Turn Signal Problems of Mazda CX-5

The front drivers side daytime running lights on my 2016 Cx-5 have failed after two years and 38900 miles. You cannot replace the "bulb" for a few dollars. You must replace the entire light unit that includes low beam, high beam, turn signal, and daytime running lights (drl). This unit costs minimum of $400. 00 and up to $1200. 00 when installed by dealer. This is an exorbitant price to pay for a simple led bulb that should last longer than two years in the first place.

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When I start the car all the dash lights illuminated and stayed on as I drove the car. When I turned on the right turn signal all the warning lights flashed rapidly the navigation, electrical system shut down and the car started to die. The service engine light stays lit the warning about a power steering failure, brake failure and keyless entry problem, abs, speed monitoring tire pressure all comes up in the warning area. The power steering does fail making it hard to turn. In doing research on the issue it comes from a faulty ground cable issue on the right side of the car. I have had this occur 3 different times now on this car.

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There are two problems with the turn signal. First and foremost, on vehicles that are equipped with led headlights and led daytime running lights, it is very hard to distinguish the turn indicator since it is an incandescent bulb, it is not as bright as the led daytime running lights that when they are illuminated and looking straight at the vehicle, it is hard to tell if the turn signal is activated. This could be fixed by extinguishing the daytime running light temporarily while the turn signal on the side which the indicator is activated. In addition, the front marker bulb is hard to distinguish from the side, it should be a separate bulb on the assembly. The rear marker light is much more pronounced and visible not only because it is an led bulb, but because it is a separate fixture from the turn signal amber combination lamp.