It was below zero for a few days, and now the screen on my 2014 Mazda 3 isn’t working. Is it easy to replace? The car is old, so I’m not sure if it’s worth the trouble.
Cold weather doesn’t really cause this. If the screen fails, it’s usually because of a design issue with Mazda, not the temperature. Mine worked fine through heatwaves and freezing winters. Then one spring morning, the screen started peeling. The only real fix is to replace it, but I just ignore it since the touchscreen still works, and I mostly use the knob anyway.
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I ignored mine for two years, but now half the screen is covered. I’m getting it fixed next week.
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Oh, I didn’t realize that. Maybe it’s just bad timing then.
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I just leave mine alone. It only blocks the clock, but I can still see it at night. Plus, my phone has a clock too.
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How much did it cost to replace?
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There’s another fix, but it’s too complicated for most people.
How cold is too cold for these screens? My Mazda 6 stays outside.
Ben said:
How cold is too cold for these screens? My Mazda 6 stays outside.
It was around -5°F during the day and -20°F at night. I was snowboarding in the Upper Peninsula.
I ordered a replacement digitizer for my 2014. I’ll need to take the whole unit apart, but videos online make it seem doable. You can buy full units that are easier to install, but they’re more expensive.
If it’s anything like newer models, it’s a cheap and simple fix but requires some disassembly. Check local junkyards for parts too.
It’s not exactly easy, more time-consuming and a bit annoying. But it’s cheap, and eBay has screens. YouTube has good tutorials too.
Is the whole screen broken, or can you still use it a little?
It’s likely delamination, which is common with early Mazda Connect screens. You can replace just the digitizer for about $60. No need to change the whole unit.
I don’t get it. I have a cheap Android head unit in my Mazda, and it works fine even in -20°F with wind chill.
It’s probably not the cold. My Mazda 3 stays outside all year, from 95°F summers to -58°F winters, and the screen is fine.
You could replace the screen lens in about 15 minutes. It’s not that hard.