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#8216 of 8223 Re: 2000 Mazda MPV [jipster] by steve_ HOST

Mar 18, 2010 (11:50 pm)

Replying to: jipster (Mar 18, 2010 5:09 am)
I did find this (my library has the Auto Repair Reference Center):
 
2.5L Engine
 
Install or connect the following:
Alternator. Tighten the bolts to 29–41 ft. lbs. (40–50 Nm).
Center shaft support bracket. Tighten the bolts to 32–45 ft. lbs. (43–61 Nm).
Alternator harness connectors. Tighten the battery terminal nut to 87–130 inch lbs. (10–15 Nm).
Right axle halfshaft and center shaft assembly
Exhaust front pipe
Subframe transverse section. Tighten the bolts to 69–96 ft. lbs. (94–131 Nm).
Accessory drive belt
Negative battery cable
 
3.0L Engine
 
Install or connect the following:
Alternator
Alternator harness connectors. Tighten the battery terminal nut to 44–60 inch lbs. (5–7 Nm).
Power steering pulley. Tighten the nut to 29–43 ft. lbs. (40–58 Nm).
Accessory drive belts. Tighten the alternator lockbolt to 14–18 ft. lbs. (19–25 Nm) and the pivot bolt to 28–38 ft. lbs. (38–51 Nm).
Negative battery cable
 
I don't see a pic for the 2.5. Try this for the 3.0 V-belt routing:
 
Mazda MPV V-belt

#8217 of 8223 Interior lights and parking brake by sramamur1

Feb 25, 2011 (9:09 am)

Sorry for cross-sposting.
 
Hello Everyone;
 
This is a great forum and I have been able to get very valuable tips on our Mazda 2003 MPV in the past. Now we have a weird problem:
 
Whenever the parking break is engaged, the "parking break" sign lights up on the dashboard. In addition, the "door open" sign also lights up on the dashboard and all the interior lights are on (even with all the doors closed!!). When the parking break is disengaged, the "parking break" and the "door open" signs go off in the dashboard and the interior light turn off as well.
 
Looks like there is a short somewhere in the system. Can someone please help me about the possible causes?
 
Thanks,
 
Sri.

#8218 of 8223 Re: Interior lights and parking brake [sramamur1] by tcc21

Feb 25, 2011 (9:15 pm)

Replying to: sramamur1 (Feb 25, 2011 9:09 am)
That does sound like a short. I have a 2003 MPV and I HATE the auto doors I have on it. They are more of a nuisance then a handy thing to have. They freeze up in the winter. Get stuck halfway sometimes and don't close/shut off lights sometimes too. I've got 150K miles on her now and am holding my breath. I would like to get 2 more years out of her since I don't put on that many miles anymore. Good luck. These things are notorious for many issues. I have not heard of yours before. My issue is the Check Eng. light coming on due to a malfunctioning sensor related to the converter. Eng. runs fine, so I just let the stupid light stay on. Not worth 1200 dollars to fix!

#8219 of 8223 Re: front end clicking noise [trx9805] by myraven17

Oct 01, 2011 (2:47 pm)

Replying to: trx9805 (Mar 17, 2010 6:41 pm)
The bearings in the wheel hub is bad, you can purchase one for about $40 and have it pressed in and you should be ok after that.

#8220 of 8223 Re: front end clicking noise [myraven17] by buzzk

Oct 01, 2011 (7:21 pm)

Replying to: myraven17 (Oct 01, 2011 2:47 pm)
I'd guess by now the problem is fixed; if not, a worn C-V joint might make a similar sound - usually when turning - more than going straight. The notion of the source being loose sway bar bushings, particularly if associated with hitting bumps, is reasonable. I have a somewhat similar sound in one of my sedans that does apper to be caused by loose sway bar bushings.
 
Cheers, BK

#8221 of 8223 Front end issues and check eng light by tcc21

Oct 01, 2011 (8:49 pm)

I have a 2003 with 160K on her. I've had the check eng. light on issue many times. I use to get it cleared just to be sure there wasn't a new issue but it usually is the "bank 1 misfire - cold startup" issue or the catalytic converter issue.
The front end also was replaced under extended warranty around 95K miles. It was a worn tie rod issue. Yes, you do hold your breath with these things! I also would like to hang onto mine two more years. We'll see.

#8222 of 8223 Trying to resolve P2187 and P2189 codes... by mpv2005

Dec 13, 2011 (11:21 pm)

The Check Engine light on my 2005 MPV with 89K miles, has been coming on. I'm getting either P2187 (System too lean at idle bank 1) or P2189 (System too lean at idle bank 2) codes.
 
I removed the MAFS and sprayed it with electronic contact cleaner, but that did not resolve it.
 
The CE light sometimes turns off by itself, and it is more likely to come back on when the weather is wet. That leads me to think there may be a bad contact somewhere, but if its not the MAFS, what can it be?
 
The engine runs fine; idling, cold-start, acceleration, etc are fine.
 
I'm looking for suggestions on what can be causing the codes before I go to the dealer. Thanks!

#8223 of 8223 Re: Trying to resolve P2187 and P2189 codes... [mpv2005] by jipster

Dec 14, 2011 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: mpv2005 (Dec 13, 2011 11:21 pm)
Oxygen sensors and IAC valve have been known to be problematic in the MPV.
 
CE light in wet weather usually means ignition coils. But, you say van runs fine.

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