My Favorite Mazda2 Protip

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Yes, the process is the same for automatics, minus the clutch pedal. 👍🏻

[@phill365]

Thanks for the tip bro

[@arinugroho3458]

Mazda 2 is 10yrs old this year, 101K KM. I never saw this tip before. Thanks

[@MichaelMcFarlane]

Glad to see you're back, even for a lil bit

[@octopuscardoor]

Shhhhhh, I use this to prevent people from asking me for rides.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Man, I should’ve mentioned that in the video! lol

[@NCrdwlf]

I removed the back seat . That settles that . 😂

[@Hilly1980mark]

Yet another tip that I didn’t know on my Mazda2, need to show what you’ve inspired me to do on my Mazda. Just love it. Thanks

[@stevestarnes9198]

Great tip. I live in Europe, have a house in the USA with a Mazda2 in the garage on a trickle charger. I use this car when I return to the USA every 6 - 10 months,,,

[@remytv]

This feature is to help unflood the engine if it would ever happen.

[@losbanos999]

You're back! ;-)

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Sorta kinda!

[@theriver8524]

Fantastic, this is great to know since I care very much about exactly this issue. Thanks and welcome back!

[@Starfank]

Fantastic! The last time I changed the oil I didn't fill the filter very much, maybe half and the car made an horrible noise for a sec. Really scary, it won't happen again with this trick. Helpful even in cold cold winter mornings

[@rvarmer]

I think I flooded the engine, trying to use this method. At least I did have trouble starting the car afterwards. I have a Mazda 2, 2009. The solution was giving it some rest and used some engine-starter on the air-filter. Also jump started it, because I had tried so many times to start it, it began to sound “tired” when trying to ignite it. I was kind of reluctant to use the gas pedal after it flooded, but I think it was what it needed in the end. At least I got started in the end. I might have done it wrong - any comments or thoughts is well appreciated. Anyways - Thank you for all the great videos and advice! Your fiery spirit is an inspiration. 💪🙏

[@penny8]

awesome! nice to see you back! hope all is well!

[@markf6660]

Damn I just started my mine up after a couple of weeks the other day lol least I know for next time. Thanks for the tip

[@SylasG]

I was wondering how to do an easy crank without starting and this is definitely the easiest way! Gf has a Mazda2 and I do all her maintenance lol. Usually you have to unplug a sensor or two to prime the oil. Nice that this is sort of built in.

[@licha5050]

wow, I like that! I am up in north Idaho and it snows ...gets really cold. so all be doing that from now on...thanks a whole bunch

[@bjornbiermann5249]

Important notice: If you have any gear engaged at least for me the motor starts and goes full bonkers. So make sure you got it in neutral!

[@boatymcboatface666]

Hey! Wasn't aware you were back. Nit getting notifications! Hope you friends and family doing well.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Same to you!

[@neilguy7830]

I finally tried this yesterday! Neato!

[@noproblem6540]

Welcome back )

[@rpatrick2]

Never knew that. What is the green button in the little pocket by the door for? Thanks for making all these videos, there is very little out there for this car, and at 8 years old for mine it's getting to the "Starting to need parts" phase of it's life. One of the reasons I bought it was I looked into the engine bay and went "Yeah that transmission should be easy to get out." I usually keep my cars for 15 years. Maybe by then we can get the diesel version of this car in the USA.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

The green switch is for my Hella aux lights.

[@Kvtvlv]

Would you have any idea how to pull this off with the newer keyless model? The panel only lights up technically when I hold the brake down, so I was thinking of holding both the brake and gas down instead of pressing the start button? Thanks for responding about the ECU question by the way!

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Never tried it in a keyless car, sorry!

[@Kvtvlv]

@@HiroshimaSpirit I see, no worries and thank you!

[@josea.justiniano3329]

Excellent Tip welcome I hope you doing well God bless Josh. It also works on auto transmission? Other thing I have the regular muffler, install a flow true pipe improve but call the cops right?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Yes, it works on automatics as well.

[@adiltonaeon]

Definitely Wish I knew this sooner!

[@jlj3856]

I’ve used this once before to pretend ‘my car wasn’t starting’ so I didn’t have to go anywhere, also the clutch if it’s in neutral of course isn’t necessary 👍

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

It is if the car has a clutch safety switch, which most do.

[@mitchankrom3771]

Does anyone know if it works for 2006 Mazdaspeed 6?

[@Sideways02]

Great tip!

[@Sam-hl6ir]

Hey, what kind of battery do you use? I see you have slim one. Any tips on lightweight battery for street modified m2. Thank.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

It’s an ND MX-5 battery, nothing special or particularly light.

[@eckopoppin]

What about for automatics?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Same deal, but without the clutch.

[@eckopoppin]

HiroshimaSpirit haha sweet! Just tried it. I mean, there shouldn’t be any negative effect for doing this daily right? (Midwest state here where it’s cold half the year)

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I wouldn’t do it every day, personally. Only if it’s been sitting or it’s REALLY cold.

[@eckopoppin]

HiroshimaSpirit gotcha! Thanks brother! Hope you’ve been well!

[@jamiemorris5177]

Lockdown down does have its benefits Your back 😃

[@SebastianStll]

Hi, my mazda 2 steering wheel make weird sound inside, like “tac tac tac” xd, my friend told me is the steering wheel box but idk

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

My green one does that sometimes. Nothing appears to be wrong, so I ignore it. I don’t know what the problem could be.

[@ajdeeleygaming331]

How did you fot the spot lights to the car

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I used a fog light bracket that bolts to the license plate holes.

[@ajdeeleygaming331]

@@HiroshimaSpirit great thank you. If you decided to do a video at some point on it let me no .

[@MrGeekGamer]

My 2 was making that exact same noise even with no pedal depressed, which apparently means the battery is flat.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

If the battery was flat it wouldn’t be able to turn over at all. Sounds like another issue.

[@weelo2113]

Does this work for mazda demio as well? Or is mazda demio and mazda 2 the same?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Same car with a different name, so yes.

[@_dervalentin7720]

Lool gonna try this with my 2

[@QuiverWS6]

Is this just a Mazda2 feature?

[@ppakihhh]

is mazda dy and mazda de part the same? e.g absorber?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Don’t know, sorry.

[@ThePolarBearProductions]

This won’t wear out the Starter?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

If you do it every single time you start the car, sure. Same with the battery. If done occasionally it shouldn’t cause any more degradation than normal usage would.

[@ThePolarBearProductions]

HiroshimaSpirit Good point. I’ll remember it next time I change the oil on mine.

[@alidaud258]

What engine size is your car? 1.5L 1.3L or 1.6L diesel? Thanks hope you reply

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

1.5L

[@quadesguerra8381]

Thank you

[@jimmypitrowski7741]

What kinda of exust system u have?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Custom made

[@josea.justiniano3329]

Thanks .

[@dopandasreadbooks6039]

Happy 2sday

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

Haha, you’re right! Didn’t occur to me.

[@marcussharma]

Have you made a comeback? Yay 😀 or nay 😞?

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I haven’t decided, but I’ve made two new videos in a week so you tell me. lol

[@marcussharma]

Great man Don’t overdo it and ignore the pressure or comments of people that are demanding. Maybe you could ask us for a list of what we would like to see and if you want to do any you could or just ignore those that you don’t.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I’m just going to make the videos I want and flat out ignore requests. Every time I’ve asked what people want to see, 90% of it is show me how to fix a problem with my car.

[@marcussharma]

HiroshimaSpirit I see, I like to see the stuff where you upgrade or mod the car mechanically and cosmetically. Be nice to see more track day stuff too.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I’ll be doing a track day as soon as all this virus nonsense is over.

[@theinventionshow]

Nice video my friend

[@endlesswarable]

doesnt work for me

[@thecrazykiwi123]

Thanks my 23T mpv sounds like a diesel when it starts. I idle for 5min then go.