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Re: MPV [aa0526]
by aa0526
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Jun 29, 2009 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: aa0526 (Jun 29, 2009 7:12 pm)
BTW .. just got back from the mechanic ...
My two fans are not working ... something due to the wiring.
If the two fans are connected directly - they run perfectly fine.
The fuses are OK.
I will bring the van to an electrical shop.
I had them check the brakes ... after 124K, the brakes are still at 50% !!!
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- #8163 of 8181
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Re: Updates... [jipster]
by rgb2
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Jul 21, 2009 (6:24 pm)
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Replying to: jipster (May 01, 2009 7:46 am)
I bought 04 ES in Jan 05. Loved it last month. Took it in for last oil change and inspection before warranty expired in Dec 08. The "full circle" inspection said everything OK. Then in May I noticed oil stains on the driveway. It's due for an oil change anyway, so I take it to the dealer - and get the "leaking oil pan" and $500 quote to replace it. Since the car has 46K miles only and been regularly maintained at the dealer, I complain. The dealer says will get back to me, and a couple a days later call and says that Mazda will cover 50% of labor and new gasket, but not new oil pan. Take to another shop to double check - they say the front crank seal is also leaking. Go back to dealer, after some haggling he agrees there are 2 leaks. So after a lot of wasted time, energy, and $250 I got a couple of new gaskets and a shaken belief in Mazda reliability and dealer expertise. Still love the MPV but having second thoughts about keeping it for 10 years as I originally planned.
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- #8164 of 8181
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Re: Updates... [rgb2]
by jipster
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Jul 21, 2009 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: rgb2 (Jul 21, 2009 6:24 pm)
Mazda replaced a ignition coil that was under mileage warranty, but a few months over the 48 month warranty, without a hassle. The oil pan problems seems as if it is becoming more prominent lately. We've got a little over 5 years on our MPV... hoping to get 10.
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- #8165 of 8181
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Re: Updates... [rgb2]
by tcc21
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Jul 21, 2009 (8:25 pm)
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Replying to: rgb2 (Jul 21, 2009 6:24 pm)
I had my oil pan gasket replaced for 360 at a local garage I trust. The problem is that the gasket is a METAL one that get's warped and causes the leaking. You can't tighten it since it is warped. Poor design to start with -dah! You'd think that engineers would learn?? Anyway, my new gasket is a different material that conforms to the pan and will not warp under heat. I had a bad leak too and had a mess on my garage floor and the undercarriage area. Good luck! These MPV's are nice when they are working but have many little bugs waiting to bite!
I have 124K miles on my 2003 - I am the original owner and have gone thru all the fixes thru the years. I do change oil every 3K miles too.
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- #8166 of 8181
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Re: Updates... [rgb2]
by lg2207
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Jul 23, 2009 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: rgb2 (Jul 21, 2009 6:24 pm)
I would've taken the offer for 50% from Mazda since your out of warranty (IMO)-- to save the headaches of running around- anyway our '02 with 57,000 which is serviced regularly by an independent shop recently had to have the plan replaced- as one member indicated the pan and the gaskets wore out. We needed the new kit which had updated gaskets recommended for this vehicle. It cost us $435 in between the $360 the other member mentioned and the $500 quoted by the dealer. I hear you on Mazda reliability- we have an '07 6S Wagon that has had numerous problems (way more than anything we've had over the past 7 years on the MPV)
Take Care
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- #8167 of 8181
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Key - Ignition problem
by mcadrecha
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Jul 30, 2009 (8:51 pm)
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Tonight, after returning home and parking the car in the garage, when I turned off my engine, I could not remove the key from the steering column. I can't get the key to rotate all the way back to the off position (it stays on the accessory position). Has anyone ever had this happen before??
Thanks,
Michael
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- #8168 of 8181
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Key - Ignition problem
by mcadrecha
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Jul 30, 2009 (8:52 pm)
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Oops, forgot to say I have a 2002 Mazda MPV.
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- #8169 of 8181
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Re: Key - Ignition problem [mcadrecha]
by tcc21
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Jul 30, 2009 (9:53 pm)
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Replying to: mcadrecha (Jul 30, 2009 8:52 pm)
I have a 2003 MPV with 126K miles on it. Sometimes mine will get stuck for a moment but I jiggle it or shake the steering wheel and it comes around and out. It could be a worn tumbler or worn key too. How many miles on it?
Other issue for me - I keep having the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT come on and have had it cleared about 10 times - no kidding. The message comes up that my 2nd Bank has a Catalytic problem?? Replace converter? Ugh! Runs fine and no change on mileage for gas. I'm just leaving it for now. They said it would just keep running fine but I would not pass emissions testing if we did that again. Anyone ever have THAT issue with these lovely beasts?!?
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- #8170 of 8181
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Ignition coil fouled when it rains...
by jdelg
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Aug 01, 2009 (12:10 pm)
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I have a 2004 mpv, and I have replaced 4 ignition coils, and the mass air sensor. Everytime it seems to have happened while raining, or just after raining. From what i've seen this is common to the mpv. will this just keep happening? or is the flaw in the original coil, and trouble is cleared with replacing the part. I really can't afford a new van right now, but I'm worried because my wife uses it to drive my young children around. I'm just not trusting it anymore, as it has broken down from this trouble. Anyone relate to this? Any advice? Has anyone ever found a way to waterproof these coil/plugs?
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- #8171 of 8181
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Re: Ignition coil fouled when it rains... [jdelg]
by budmantom
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Aug 01, 2009 (12:19 pm)
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Replying to: jdelg (Aug 01, 2009 12:10 pm)
I have read that the rear coils generally go out 1st because of the heat, when mine go out I'll replace all 6 at the same time.
I haven't read much about the MAS and I'm not sure it's related.
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