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#8083 of 8192 Front Strut Replacement'-02 MPV LX by lg2207 Feb 19, 2008 (5:40 am)
My wife complained that our '02 Mazda MPV was feeling every bump and making noise over bumps- took it to our local mechanic who we trust- the quote is $900 to replace front struts including new mounts and links and an alignment. I called the dealer, they want $706.00 dollars- but indicate nothing about new mounts/links- I also asked the service advisor about whether an alignment is necessary. He says none is required--   My question- who is right here? Is an alignment required? And is the better service the one that includes new mounts and links which I dont think the dealer is including?   Thanks for your time Replies to this message: d5a (Mar 02, 2008 5:42 am) lg2207 (Mar 02, 2008 12:59 pm) jipster (Mar 02, 2008 2:43 pm)
#8084 of 8192 Re: Broken exterior right side rear door handle ... [mazdampv2001es] by superexploded Feb 29, 2008 (7:13 pm)
Replying to: mazdampv2001es (Oct 02, 2007 9:59 am) My 2001 also lost a rear door handle during a road trip. I thought my husband didn't know his own strength until a church member who has the same van told me her rear door handle came off three times. Twice it was covered by warranty, but the third one they had to eat. To the tune of $250, parts and labor included at the dealership. We bought our van used with a limited warranty not extended to door handles, so I'm having a hard time justifying replacing it. Besides, we have two toddlers and my husband works away 90% of the time. I need my van every minute of every day. We're getting along fine without a door handle that would likely come off again anyway.
#8085 of 8192 Re: My MPV 2003 [tcc21] by superexploded Feb 29, 2008 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: tcc21 (Jan 22, 2008 10:46 pm) We don't usually have weather below 40 degrees, so I have not yet experienced this 'lazy driver's window' due to cold weather anyway. But the spark plugs I have experience with. We have a 2001, the plugs were worn when we bought it used but of course we didn't break it down on the lot. We drove it for about 30,000 miles and she took it well. On the way home one night, the engine began to sputter, stall and curse us. I pulled the plugs the next day, replaced them and all is well. mostly. That was about 110,000 miles. Godspeed.
#8086 of 8192 Rear wheel hub assemblies (bearings) by superexploded Feb 29, 2008 (7:34 pm)
Anyone need a procedure for rear wheel hub assembly repacement?
#8087 of 8192 96 MPV questions by macwild Mar 01, 2008 (8:01 am)
Hello all Just purchased a 96 MPV and so far it's been great. However, there are a few issues (it is 12 years old after all!). The radio doesn't work. I've read that it's the "room" fuse for the radio, but it's okay. Is this correct or is there another fuse? Also the shift lever is VERY stiff to move from Park when it's cold. Is there a way to lubricate it? I've read the comments about the drivers window and I have the same problem. It goes down fine but coming up is another matter. I'll probably have the dealer look at it. And if anyone else knows any specifics about this year and model (4x4) I'd appreciate the info.   Matt in NM
#8088 of 8192 Re: Front Strut Replacement'-02 MPV LX [lg2207] by d5a Mar 02, 2008 (5:42 am)
Replying to: lg2207 (Feb 19, 2008 5:40 am) I'm having the same issue with my 2006 MPV. It only has 15,000 miles on it and for the last 7,000 miles it has been riding hard and making a popping noise every time i make a right hand turn. I also have lots of noise coming from the front end when I go over bumps. I've had the dealership look at it twice with no answer. They told me they don't hear the noise (of course). Also had a issue with the steering wheel not being on center had them check the alignment and they told me it didn't need a alignment is fine and everything is ok. Now I dont want to have to spend money of course to repair any issues but with just 15,000 miles the van seems cheap and the dealership doesn't seem to help in finding out the problem. I've been driving for 30 years and had many cars and never had a car were the steering wheel was so loose and always off center with no center feel. Its driving me crazy! Have you had any luck in solving your issues? Has anyone else had these issues? also had a horrible rattle coming from the steering column had the dealer try and solve that twice with no luck. Replies to this message: lg2207 (Mar 02, 2008 12:59 pm) jipster (Mar 02, 2008 2:43 pm)
#8089 of 8192 Front End Noise by tcc21 Mar 02, 2008 (12:20 pm)
I've been posting for years here about my problems with the 2003 LX I have. First, creaking sound coming from the front end when going over things like speed bumps and temps below 30 degrees. I also had a squeaking/creaking sound coming from the front end when I would turn the steering wheel when the temps were warm. They replaced the whole front tie rod set over the past 2 years under EXTENDED warranty. They, of course, did not want to replace the items without a fight and call to Mazda corp. The steering wheel noise is gone now, but the front end creak still exists and will forever I guess. It is a problem in their front ends from 2002 - 2006 along with the issue of drivers window that barely goes up in cold weather too! Lot's of goofy things with these MPV's not to also mention the issues with the trannys. Enough said. TCC
#8090 of 8192 Re: Front Strut Replacement'-02 MPV LX [d5a] by lg2207 Mar 02, 2008 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: d5a (Mar 02, 2008 5:42 am) Hi d5a- I cant comment specifically about the front end noise- its sounds like it could be suspension or tie rods. Our van is 5.5 years old- so I kind of expected the struts might need to be replaced at some point- just looking for the best price right now.   However, regarding your steering wheel issue- back in July '05 2 mos short of warranty expiration- had a weird experience- took it to a local mechanic we use regularly for brakes/oil etc- we had a flat in front- so we ordered 2 new continental conti premier contacts for the front- same exact size and ratings as OEM Dunlops- when I picked up the car- I noticed the steering wheel was off line about 1/3 of a turn- the car would drive straight though- brought it right back to the guy- they put it back on the lift and checked it out- everything ok except the steering wheel- they even checked the alignment and my front to back alignment and front only alignment were perfectly in sync. Now mind you, I had been complaining to the dealer for the past 6 mos about a sound coming from the steering wheel- it was faint but sounded like something rubbing or the sound of rubber stretching- So, I took the vehicle to them- they wanted to do an alignment- got it back but the steering wheel was still out of alignment. Took it back, they kept it for a couple of days- and replaced the clock spring in the steering mechanisms and re-aligned. The steering wheel was still off by about 1/3 of a turn and making this faint noise when turning- I took it back again to the dealer- this time I made the Service advisor drive with me- she could hear the sound and I showed her how off the steering wheel was with the wheels in the center position. I left the car and she called me the next day to tell me they were replacing the steering rack/column under warranty. Which they did and we were fine with the alignment of the steering wheel and the whees since that time. Hope that helps- you may want to push for a steering rack replacement under warranty- we were 2.5 years into the car with only 25K on the car. Regards, -Larry Lg2207
#8091 of 8192 Re: Front Strut Replacement'-02 MPV LX [d5a] by jipster Mar 02, 2008 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: d5a (Mar 02, 2008 5:42 am) Has anyone else had these issues?   I haven't had any of those issues(2004 LX -34,000)(knock on wood)   I'd try another Mazda dealership. The current one seems unable to find the problem... or even acknowledge it.
#8092 of 8192 Re: Mazda MPV brakes seizing up [bcman] by davidhead Mar 04, 2008 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: bcman (Aug 22, 2005 4:50 pm) what was the fix for this problem. I have the same problem on a 2004 mpv

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