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#180 of 209 2004 MVP BREAK CHANGE by notsosmart Aug 23, 2007 (4:43 pm)
Hey All,    Are there any special tools needed when doing a break job on a 2004 MVP? I will be changing the Break Pads and Rotors for both front and read wheals. One of my also not so smart buddies said I may need a tool for the Rear Calapers?????? PLEASE HELP
#181 of 209 engine failure at 62k by annai Sep 07, 2007 (6:42 am)
I have a 2000 MPV, which was fairly reliable till lately. We replaced the alternator a couple of months ago, and two weeks ago it died on a highway. We had it towed to the dealership, where they diagnosed the engine as dead. To replace it with a used one would be $3K. I don't have the extended warranty. The car was serviced pretty regularly, at least, with oil changes. The funny part is that we had our mechanic look at it a couple of days prior to this happening, and scheduled a 60K tune up for the day after it died. Has anyone heard of an engine dead at such low mileage? I did have an accident about 4 years ago - a huge truck backed into me. Could this have anything to do with it? Replies to this message: backy (Sep 07, 2007 6:57 am) annai (Sep 07, 2007 8:55 am) jipster (Sep 07, 2007 7:42 am) annai (Sep 07, 2007 8:56 am) d5a (Sep 07, 2007 12:49 pm)
#182 of 209 Re: engine failure at 62k [annai] by backy Sep 07, 2007 (6:57 am)
Replying to: annai (Sep 07, 2007 6:42 am) Can you be more specific about how the engine "died"? If it is something that could be traced to a design flaw, vs. improper maintenance, you could push Mazda to replace the engine (at least share the cost). Replies to this message: annai (Sep 07, 2007 8:55 am)
#183 of 209 Re: engine failure at 62k [annai] by jipster Sep 07, 2007 (7:42 am)
Replying to: annai (Sep 07, 2007 6:42 am) I've read a lot of posts on the MPV, can recall maybe one where the engine died. I'd say the huge truck that backed into you was the precepatator. Replies to this message: annai (Sep 07, 2007 8:56 am)
#184 of 209 Re: engine failure at 62k [backy] by annai Sep 07, 2007 (8:55 am)
Replying to: backy (Sep 07, 2007 6:57 am) The dealership told us that they don't know the exact reason until they open it up, which will cost a fair amount as well. At this point we are not sure that it is worthwhile, although this might be a mistake.
#185 of 209 Re: engine failure at 62k [jipster] by annai Sep 07, 2007 (8:56 am)
Replying to: jipster (Sep 07, 2007 7:42 am) Thank you.
#186 of 209 Re: engine failure at 62k [annai] by d5a Sep 07, 2007 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: annai (Sep 07, 2007 6:42 am) I'm starting to think Mazda due to the MPV having the ford engine its not as reliable as i had wished. Also finding out Mazda dealers dont fix things correctly. I have 8,500 on my MPV and the engine sounds horrible like its running rough. And the steering is loose. Not happy at all. The funny thing is I took it into the dealership for a 7,500 check up and it came out worse then when it went in. I called the dealership and of course they say its all my fault. Not very customer service driven. Regret buying the honda. I took a chance and after seeing the issues from other owners like you I fear mine wont do much better. Being hit from behind should have nothing to do with it at all. Its been four years since you had your acceindent and the engine was not hit and after all that time the dealership would have seen issues due to your acceindent by now. Oups sorry we are talking about mazda how could i forget. Maybe they did miss something lol. Sorry for your issues with yours doesnt make me feel better about owning one.
#187 of 209 2000 MPV- A/C WATER ON MAT --DRIVER'S SIDE by jimmy28 Oct 13, 2007 (9:39 am)
HELP..Water is accumulating on driver's side mat I assume from a/c. Mechanic blew out hose, it is not clogged. It hasn't been raining. It seems to accumulate while driving as opposed to standing still. Any thoughts or experience with this problem Replies to this message: subearu (Oct 13, 2007 12:45 pm) jimmy28 (Oct 14, 2007 5:22 am) subearu (Oct 14, 2007 4:35 pm)
#188 of 209 Re: 2000 MPV- A/C WATER ON MAT --DRIVER'S SIDE [jimmy28] by subearu Oct 13, 2007 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: jimmy28 (Oct 13, 2007 9:39 am) Aren't the AC lines and whatnot on the passenger side? The HVAC cabin filter is behind the glove box, which is where the condenser is, IIRC.   Do you have a moonroof? Perhaps one of the drains which run down each of the front pillars is clogged or broken?   -Brian Replies to this message: jimmy28 (Oct 14, 2007 5:22 am) subearu (Oct 14, 2007 4:35 pm)
#189 of 209 Re: 2000 MPV- A/C WATER ON MAT --DRIVER'S SIDE [subearu] by jimmy28 Oct 14, 2007 (5:22 am)
Replying to: subearu (Oct 13, 2007 12:45 pm) Thanks for response...I do not have moon roof. I'll mention your idea of pillar drains to mechanic. Replies to this message: subearu (Oct 14, 2007 4:35 pm)

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