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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 8192
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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 8192
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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 8192
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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 8192
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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 8192
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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 8192
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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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- #8172 of 8192
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Re: Ignition coil fouled when it rains... [jdelg]
by tcc21
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Aug 01, 2009 (2:47 pm)
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Replying to: jdelg (Aug 01, 2009 12:10 pm)
I have a 2003 and it's common. I just let it dry out and it seems find until the next major rain or I wash the engine off. I had it checked a couple times. They said one of the front coils could be replaced - about $200 labor and parts...but I put it off. It runs fine 90% of the time. It's happen since it was new. Drove in a terrible downpour and it started sputtering on the ride home. I just lived with it for a couple days and it dried out. I think it's a combination of the compartment design and what they are. My more major issue is my catalytic converter and it's related sensors. I've had my check engine light come on numerous times due to a 'left front bank #2 issue with a mix/lean cold something. I have it cleared and it pops on about once a month. I will not replace the catalytic converter until the car quits. My mileage contines to be the same - good and it runs smoothly. We'll see. Lot's of crazy things with these MPV's.
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- #8173 of 8192
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Re: Ignition coil fouled when it rains... [tcc21]
by jipster
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Aug 02, 2009 (1:16 pm)
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Replying to: tcc21 (Aug 01, 2009 2:47 pm)
The front coils (#4,5,6) are easy to remove, shouldn't take 10 minutes. You could do it yourself for the price of a $69 coil bought online. The $200 price you speak of probably includes the dealerships diagnostic fee of $99.
First coil of mine went out in a torrential downpour, the second... not sure... may not have been raining.
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- #8174 of 8192
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Re: Ignition coil fouled when it rains... [jipster]
by budmantom
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Aug 03, 2009 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: jipster (Aug 02, 2009 1:16 pm)
You can also purchase the coil packs on ebay for $120-185 shipped depending on the manufacturer and both have received good reviews on the MPV forum, they also have a great article on how to do-it-yourself.
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