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Mazda MPV Electrical System/Lights

73 messages,  Last post on Dec 27, 2012 at 2:57 AM

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#67 of 73 coils messed up catalytic converter by rolling

Jul 21, 2011 (2:11 pm)

Replying to: rolling (Jul 08, 2011 11:39 am)
After 2 cylinder misfires in the last month on our 2003 MPV with 83k miles, the vehicle now has all new spark plugs, ignition coils, and a PCV hose (while we were there). For the second time since, I got the CEL 'warmup catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank 2)'. I got the O2 tests run today and sure enough, the warm-up converter connected to the cylinders that were misfiring is no longer effective. Fortunately, it is the less expensive one(!), and the MPV is now running well again.

#68 of 73 ignition coils by buzzk

Jul 21, 2011 (9:14 pm)

Tonight while buying an IAC valve I looked at AutoZone's MPV coil & it has the same vent that the factory coil has & will therefore be subject to getting water vapor & dirt, etc, into the plug well, **and the same failures as OEM coils***. [AND they are NOT "one-way" vents as someone said - they are just a lot smaller on the top but there is NO valve effect, so everything goes both ways] No wonder so many fairly new coils fail! The tech/salsemen advised plugging the vent w/hi-temp silicone rubber, which should work . I did that w/my original coils [after cleaning both the coils & the spark wells - filthy!] & they worked fine til my after-market coils came in the mail. The salesman thought the factory design was never changed due they'd have to have a massive recall? maybe.. but MPV owners need to understand any coil w/a vent in it is a problem waiting to happen. If folks can't get a vent-less design like I got from e-bay, then I would suggest they consider asking their mechanics to plug the vents w/silicone before installing them. their call, but that's what I did & it worked for me.
 
Cheers, BK

#69 of 73 Re: ignition coils [buzzk] by jipster

Jul 23, 2011 (10:33 am)

Replying to: buzzk (Jul 21, 2011 9:14 pm)
The vented newer coils are not a problem. They were redesigned about 5 years ago. Only the old coil design sucks.. different part #.
 
3 of my original 6 OEM coils failed within 5 years. 3 years and no problems with new coils.

#70 of 73 Re: ignition coils [jipster] by buzzk

Jul 23, 2011 (8:41 pm)

Replying to: jipster (Jul 23, 2011 10:33 am)
Glad to hear of the improvement, there might still be hope for Mazda, even if they did make the newest Miata less attractive [almost ugly?], but.... if the OEM coils are still vented - as AutoZone's new after-market coil is, I'll stay away.. Any kind of vent in this application is still asking for touble [mainly in the form of water vapor] in my book. I put in the new IAC valve & we'll see how that goes & I'll be looking for a good local price for Denso O2 sensors... or get 'em from the internet..
 
Cheers, BK

#71 of 73 Re: Mazda Engine Light P0455 [hawkeyes2] by dglsdxn

Feb 28, 2012 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: hawkeyes2 (Jul 19, 2007 6:02 pm)
Your P0455 Code is could be from a service bulletin that I located from working on a MPV like yours. The URL is:
                             http://www.mpvclub.com/tsb.php?id=115
 
This should fix your problem. If not check fuel cap/seal area, or pressurize the evap system and sniff for leaks.
 
Good luck. I can be reached at dglsdxnyahoo.com

#72 of 73 Re: Mazda Engine Light P0455 [hawkeyes2] by dglsdxn

Feb 28, 2012 (8:25 pm)

Replying to: hawkeyes2 (Jul 19, 2007 6:02 pm)
Hawkeyes2: Your P0455 code could be part of a Mazda recall. The harness is to short going to the purge solenoid connector. Click on this URL to see your problem: http://www.mpvclub.com/tsb.php?id=115
This should take care of your problem.
 
dglsdxnyahoo.com

#73 of 73 Low beams/lights turning off by gsamom

Dec 27, 2012 (2:57 am)

Just purchased my 2005 MPV about 5 months ago.
Recently the low beam headlights have started turning off, somtimes they wont come on at all and others they will turn off while driving. The high beams work with no problems.
Do any one have any advice on where to start looking for the problem or has anyone had this problem?
Thanks

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