Mazda CX-5 Rear Bumper LED installation guide 2017+

[@richarddowney8722]

I needed to fix a popped-out reflector in my bumper. I wanted to know how it attaches on the inside, and this video showed me.

[@dogwink]

Very helpful video! I wired mine differently for the night driving and brake lights however. On my 2021 CX-5 Sig (USA), checking with a multimeter shows that the brown wire is the brake light (pedal) and the red wire is the night driving lights. This video appears to have those flipped. Also, on the USA Signature trim, the driver side reflector has 2 wiring harness (parking sensors?) brackets attached to it. You'll need to carefully remove that and re-secure the harness because the aftermarket lamps do not have accommodations for the harness brackets. I used adhesive cable clips and zip ties to do that. Furthermore, the aftermarket lamps squeaked and creaked on a road test, so I had to wedge foam insulation between the upper lip of the lamp and the inside of the bumper to silence them.

[@miteshpatel8620]

Good thing I came across your comment since I was convinced the red wire on the car side was the brakes. I too have a USA 21 Sig and will be installing these soon. Quick question on the additional brackets though. What kind of adhesive cable clips did you use and did you mount that to the inside of the bumper or on the inner body? I just figured I would be prepared beforehand for when I do this.

[@ShummerChannel]

one of the best DIY tutorials! Thanks 😊

[@hhova29]

This is really a great video. Love the addition. I have a cx9 and want to add something like this. I’m just afraid of the warranty being voided.

[@onelogue]

Thank you so much!!! Very helpful!!

[@ryanhaag5919]

Awesome, thanks so much!!! the Instructions were useless

[@namlandpq]

*_Thank you for making more Mazda CX5 videos_*

[@endercozy9578]

Getting my CX5, thinking switching the bulbs to LED and doing this mod.. Thanks.

[@kg4zyz]

Thanks for taking the time to post this!

[@06oliviou]

Nice job thanks for the tutorial it will help me on replacing a damaged fog light :) chuss

[@No33Est1988]

@@06oliviou sadly they break easily. But a little glue can save a lot of money

[@rammaychannel]

*Thanks a lot for the short training. Very usefull.*

[@adnypan8788]

Great job! The tail Looks much better !

[@rubenrocha-evjanian3352]

Thanks for the step by step instructions!

[@karl5997]

Thank you for taking the time to make this detailed video. I was trying to decide if it was worth doing or paying someone to do it. If you have a video of the front runners, I would be very interested in seeing it as well which I suspect is much more difficult to install.

[@mazter3c]

Thank you from Puerto Rico🙂, mine didn't even have any instructions at all. And my wires were red, black, yellow and white!!! But followed you step by step and it worked. Thanks again!

[@krisorrison4487]

You are simply a genius sir

[@stressmallow4660]

Thank you very much for the great video and upgrade suggestions. Would you be willing to share what LED bulbs you put in the stock taillights and whether or not they or the new bumper lights resulted in any warning lights on the dash?

[@No33Est1988]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W7HVS57. That's the brake/Taillights, they work perfectly with no issues.. I went back to using the stock Turn signals bulbs, as if you use amber LED's it will result in "hyperflashing" of the signals due to reduced electrical resistance.

[@davidherrerah]

@@No33Est1988is t20 the same type to brake and tailights?

[@ColeenODay]

wonderful tutorial.. however i wish you had turned the camera horizontally to get more screen coverage.

[@IDigAPony]

First - I got the 2 row led kits for the front bumper and I'm getting ready to install them. Any experience with them? Thanks for taking the time and sharing your knowledge and experience. I'm thinking of installing these now. The purpose of the video is to instruct people on how to install these lights. If the morons who were criticizing the video were still unable to install them, they shouldn't be performing mods in the first place.

[@johnp5047]

I had my car shipped cross-county and when it arrived the piece at the 6:45 mark was missing and the light was loose. Any suggestions on what I can do? Thanks

[@No33Est1988]

Unfortunately if it is missing, you are in a rough spot. Can use JB plastic weld to permanently glue the reflector place.

[@johnbaldock6353]

Nice work Thanks.🇬🇧👍

[@edelecanizaresmiranda8560]

Excellent video

[@scotthayesproductions5715]

does the CX5 signature have LED bulbs in the tail light and turn signal housings?

[@No33Est1988]

Yes, LEDs, so different than the model here.

[@gerardoalcala7830]

This the same wire conector for the front???

[@No33Est1988]

It is probably different as the front may have fog lights wiring

[@reynaldtimbal2067]

Would it be better if you remove the rear tire before installation?

[@No33Est1988]

Would only be slightly more helpful. You are really working from underneath as opposed to from the wheelwell.

[@hariharasubramaniyam]

Nice may I kmow how did you black out all the chrome in back

[@No33Est1988]

Yes, very easy to do with black "Plasti-Dip". You just spray paint the badges and peel off the extra. It makes a rubber coating that is strong but easy to remove. Lots of guides on KZbin

[@MrLuisgarciaxv]

Hi a question regarding your bumper protector, where did you got it? im looking for a new one but not all protectors are compatible due to the power liftgate error sensor thanks

[@No33Est1988]

Amazon.com, I linked the bumper protector in the video description. It has worked great

[@MrLuisgarciaxv]

@@No33Est1988 your cx-5 has the power liftgate?

[@toyotaguy_8722]

Thanks!

[@TheRichBeatz]

I bought the same lights for my 2023 mazda ce and the taillight wiring is different. There are no light bulbs, it's one plug with 5 wires. I wired the new lights as instructed and it did not work, I tested it with a 12v battery so I know the light work. I also mixed up the wires incase the wiring was wrong and it did not work. Has anyone made this install?

[@derekkosicki1425]

Hey man, how are they still holding up? I’m thinking about getting a set…thanks!

[@No33Est1988]

Have been working perfectly, without issues, and I live in a wet climate. If you solder/ heat shrink the wires, they can't get corroded at all

[@derekkosicki1425]

@@No33Est1988 thanks for the info man! I’m gonna go ahead and get a set, they look great on the car! And thanks for the video! Cheers!

[@No33Est1988]

@@derekkosicki1425 just an FYI, I have gotten messages from people that their wire combinations are different. I would test the lights before soldering/taping the wires. Red to brown, red to green also worked for several people.

[@karvamel]

Thx! Helpfull!!

[@sebastiend.244]

Hey man, could you simply have them be turned ON/OFF with a switch, like not to the bakes and turn signals? Thanks!

[@No33Est1988]

You can add a basic switch at the bumper without too much effort, but it would be a challenge to route a wire all the way up to the drivers area to make it useable

[@bufordclemente8375]

Do you have to replace the led’s in this piece? If so, how???

[@No33Est1988]

It comes with LEDs already in the bumper lights as shown. I have had them installed for over a year and none have burned out

[@290986580]

How you can fix hyperflash when replace by led?

[@No33Est1988]

On the CX-5 it is not so easy. You can either buy LED resistors, or replace the Turn signal module. I removed turn signal LED and just use brake light LED to make it easier. Look athe "resistors" here. www.diodedynamics.com/rear-turn-signal-leds-for-2013-2020-mazda-cx-5-pair.html

[@Hennessy198]

I appreciate the vid, but quick question. Isn't your CX-5 now no longer street legal since these LEDs don't have reflectors built in?

[@dukenukeman]

Lol ain't no cop gonna check that Unless you live in a shitty state that had inspections for little shit like this

[@harrypressman2]

Your instructional skills are fantastic but you need better camera knowledge. At the very least, landscape mode with a cell phone. Nevertheless, I'm going to do this.

[@No33Est1988]

You're absolutely right Harry! This is really the first time I've made a video for KZbin. I realized half way through I was in the wrong orientation. In the future, I'll be more effort into the camera side. FYI: test your lights before soldering as I have heard the colors are not always the same on the new lights

[@harrypressman2]

@@No33Est1988 Ugg. Those are not available for Canada. I'll keep looking for alternative options.

[@therookiesplaybook]

It makes me sad that this video is both vertical and so dark.

[@victormunoz2536]

Very dark video you should use a lamp or some kind of light

[@marktwo3160]

Stop right there. Not popping off all that plastic. It will never go back like it was. Not worth the trouble.

[@No33Est1988]

@@marktwo3160 the tabs are designed to be popped back in. The car looks and has remained flawless for the past 4 years since I posted the original video

[@lucaseq77]

So handy.....yet no clue how to record videos....

[@ralfcaliebe5882]

Poor lighting, as well as garbled sound at times. Also need to back away the camera to get a better perspective of the whole thing. It's not quite as bad as the stuff on UNI channel. Their videos are appalling. It also had to do with lighting in the front for Mazda CX5.When you buy the lighting you find out they never tell you were your supposed to connect all the wires. The videos are are somewhat helpful but lack a lot of details for the average lay person to install some of these things.🤢

[@ingenerchik]

The quality of this video is horrid.

[@calfborg]

This is great, thanks!