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#8096 of 8192 Re: My MPV [tcc21] by dm126 Mar 08, 2008 (7:18 am)
Replying to: tcc21 (Mar 08, 2008 6:37 am) OK, Let's see: 1. Driver's side power window(approx. 80, 000 mi.) - It started raising slower & slower over a period of several weeks and finally, one day it wouldn't raise again. Took it to dealer and was told entire assembly including motor had to be replaced. Cost: Approx $800 2. Coil issue(approx. 100, 000 mi.) - Van had a "hard code" (flashing check engine light) and was idling rough (shuddering). Took to my mechanic and he diagnosed cylinder misfire. Replaced plugs/wires, did not solve problem. Replaced coil pack - solved problem. Cost : I believe $300-$400 Note: I don't have my maint. records anymore, so I'm trying to recall from memory. 3. Front Axil Bearing (approx. 140,000 mi.) - Van developed a "wobble" in the front end. Mechanic originally thought right side front wheel bearings were bad, but on inspection found that the front axil bearing was shot. It apparently has rubber "bushings" that deteriorate over time and allow the bearing to slide. Cost: I believe $400 -$500. 4. Catalytic Converter(approx. 90,000 mi.) - This was a "biggie" Van developed flashing check engine light. Took to dealer who diagnosed blown intake manifold gasket. After replacing gasket - $800 - $900, Dealer told me that the converters were fouled and needed replacing. In addition I was informed that the van had "California Emissions" and the converters had to be ordered from Mazda (took a week & a half). Cost: $2200. 5. Gas Gauge - Never had this problem, but would have gladly traded it for one of the above, LOL.
#8097 of 8192 Re: My MPV [dm126] by jipster Mar 08, 2008 (8:12 am)
Replying to: dm126 (Mar 08, 2008 5:47 am) Thanks for the summary on your MPV. What did you trade in for? Replies to this message: dm126 (Mar 08, 2008 8:38 am)
#8098 of 8192 Re: My MPV [tcc21] by jipster Mar 08, 2008 (8:16 am)
Replying to: tcc21 (Mar 08, 2008 6:37 am) Gas Gauge not reading full when filled up   I noticed recently our fuel guage needle was very slow (2-3 minutes) in going from a quarter tank of gas to full... when filling up. Hope this isn't an indication something is going wrong. I've never noticed it to be that slow before... usually turn the key and the needle climbs slowly and steadily to the full mark??? Replies to this message: backy (Mar 08, 2008 1:31 pm)
#8099 of 8192 Re: My MPV [jipster] by dm126 Mar 08, 2008 (8:38 am)
Replying to: jipster (Mar 08, 2008 8:12 am) Traded in for a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE FWD. We decided we no longer needed a minivan and I wanted to try a different type of vehicle. The dealer gave me $500 for the MPV. I took the van to a Mazda dealer a couple of weeks before the trade to find out what it would cost to keep the vehicle. In order to pass VA. emissions it would have cost approx. $1200 to replace o2, mass air, & crank sensors. CarMax offered me $450 for it and I didn't want to repair it and sell it myself, so I was content to take the $500 trade-in. Funny, as much as I wanted to get rid of the MPV, I still felt a bit sad watching the Hyundai folks take it away. We do get attached to our cars, especially if we keep them for long periods of time.
#8100 of 8192 Re: My MPV [jipster] by backy Mar 08, 2008 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: jipster (Mar 08, 2008 8:16 am) That looks familiar. It could be the fuel sending unit. An additional symptom on my van was that the needle never got higher than 9/10s full even with a full tank. And it took awhile to get to 9/10s.
#8101 of 8192 The BIG Four OHHH !!! by jipster Mar 22, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Our 2004 MPV LX hit 40,000 miles today. We have about 3 months of factory warranty left on it. Thus far we have been very happy with the van, couldn't ask for more. Reliable (knock on wood), sporty looking and a nice handling minivan. Did a trans. flush at around 24k, coolant flush at 35k, oil changes every 3 or 4k. Wiper blades still OEM and working great. Switched out the crappy OEM Dunlops tires for some Goodyear Tripletreds in October, a much better tire... superior in everything but quietness.
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#8103 of 8192 rattles by d5a Apr 26, 2008 (11:01 am)
Have a rattle coming from what i think is the rear driver side sliding door handle. Has anyone had this same issue? I've had the dealer look at it but they can't seem to fix it. Wondering if anyone may know what the issue is also how can i take the handle off myself? IF anyone knows I would love to hear from you. Also hear a creaking noise from the seat belt area in the B pillar of the driver side wall. That happens once in a while normally only when pulling in and out of my driveway. Anyone had that issue? If so any help would be great.   Thanks!
#8104 of 8192 Mileage/Roofrack by daddioof4 May 06, 2008 (6:26 am)
With the cost of gas leapfrogging up and up everyday day I am taking extreme measures to improve my mpg. I am thinking of removing the roof rack cross bars (Only use them when we go on vacation for a week each year). But it appears I have to take the entire rack apart to remove the cross bars. Am I missing something here? Has any body removed their cross bars. If so, how do you do it and is it worth it from a mpg standpoint? Thanks, Mark Replies to this message: subearu (May 06, 2008 1:42 pm)
#8105 of 8192 Re: Mileage/Roofrack [daddioof4] by subearu May 06, 2008 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: daddioof4 (May 06, 2008 6:26 am) yes, you need to take the rack front and back mounting points off to slide the cross bars off. Once removed, you can fasten the rack bars back down again and run without the cross bars. You may see 1-2mpg improvement, but perhaps not.   -Brian

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