Paulscarbs

If you’ve a CVT transmission, I’d get the oil changed - properly. There’s a special procedure to extract all oil (alternative is to replace a couple of times).

You sure it’s a balance shaft issue?

Photo of the warning lights Frostyballs means.

Has the whole front of the vehicle been inspected for wear or worn bushes/springs?

What exactly did you have replaced originally?

Pleasure. Regarding replacement bulbs, yes, fit the same as what is designed IMO. You could always employ a small-handed individual!

Welcome. Technology moves on quickly, so your Mazda is bound to have better road illumination. Your HID/xenon bulbs may be beyond their best and can be accessed, if you have tiny hands, through the wheel arch. Otherwise the front bumper will need to be removed. New ones, with a 10 year warranty, are available. I have not yet heard of anyone successfully using LED bulbs legally (UK). Do post anything you attempt as many of us would be interested.

He’s been doing this for a couple of years now and I haven’t heard of a dissatisfied customer yet.

Here’s a recent post from Ben Hau. This CarPlay device is fitted to a 20 series Alphard, the bigger sister to the Estima.

Beg Hau, on Facebook, has fitted many units. Since I no longer have my Estima, I cannot properly advise. However, it is my understanding that an Apple CarPlay device can connect to the existing head unit (select the one with the right connector) and will use the Aux input whereby you may manage your phone. The only thing I am uncertain about is whether the phone will need to be connected or not - it does in my Transit.

Yes, install an ApplePlay device. Can be purchased for around £60.

It may have a flap, but it will be three phono sockets.

Yes, that’s the one. Some are on rear armrest.

Should be in the rear armrest (left hand side).

It should have, being a G spec. You may wish to consider purchasing an Apple CarPlay device.