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Mike
What you are looking for is the Walmart Clutter Catcher. You may need to install it from behind the seats with the coin rack facing to the rear. It will be a tight fit but it works great and you will not need to use the screws to secure it to the floor.
Good Luck
MSGJVH
Finally, I am happy with the purchase- PIAA fog lights... small but very bright. Cost= $250 w/ installation and return trip to shabby work.
Any opinions? Thanks...
Easy to install... (once you get the hang of it)
looks great! 2 thumbs up!
PastorGumby
Dennis
An interesting side note: i believe they all ship from the original MacNeil store- I just ordered and put in a K & N filter for my 01 MPV, and they had my info in their database for the wind deflectors.
I definitely recommend the K&N air filter- a subtley noticable improvement in performance (i'm not sure about mpg).
Thanks in advance,
If you do how does it look?
The website photo shows more complete coverage. Did I get a mismarked set, or is this the way they fit?
Thanks for any helpful feedback.
Looks great, no drilling and tape required, friction+screw mount onto existing 2 holes. Two small clear urethane protective films are required so the 2 end support clips do not damage the paint. The urethane protective film is much easier to remove than those rubber supports used by other manufacturers, when needed.
1) where to get constant power?
2) where to get switched power?
3) where to tap into (in radio) for the MUTE feature (I have the 6 disc changer unit)
Also, how do I take the center dash assembly out on my 2002 MPV ES?
Finally, has anyone had success with mounting locations that they'd like to share? I'm thinking at about 8 o'clock from the temp dial.
Thanks.
Adam
The alternative I'm looking at is one of those boxes that sit on the roof (Thule or Yakima). Yakima has one that will work w/ the OEM roof-rack. Any advice on this? Thanks.
The thing about the aftermarket hitches is that they don't meet the OE crash specs. Mazda had some trouble with this early on so they were about a year and half late on the release, but the one they offer does meet these specs and will not interfere with vehicle components during a collision. Just something to think about.
Me thinks the "increased cooling capacity" in the 4 seasons package is confined to a bigger radiator and a transmission cooler, but doesn't include an engine oil cooler. Anyone know for sure ?
Thanks in advance...
(I'd do a search, but the search doesn't work... hint, hint, Edmunds. How long have we gone without search capability worthy of the name now ?)
/javadoc
Search doesn't and hasn't worked for a [non-permissible content removed]'s age. I've always thought that Search must be a Micro$oft product, since it's as effective as M$'s Help features, lol.
Guess I'll have to look again the next time I get the chance. I'm familiar with what you're describing, because I put that type of engine oil cooler on our Forester (OEM). Works good. (Less filling ?)
/j
Thanks in advance.
Has anyone found any repair/service manual for the recent vintage MPVs? If so, where?
thanks in advance
tia again
Also, the bug deflector. Does it help with the bugs?
Thanks.
Leslie
I put one in my '86 Cutlass, a few years before I sold it in '97, after which I vowed to have one in every car I own. My wife's car had one soon after I put the one in my Cutlass, then I put one in my '98 GMC Jimmy, which really seems to compliment the Vortec engine and give a bit more boost.
Now, we have one in my wife's new '03 MPV, as well. It was hard to find at automotive stores, where they told me they'd have to order it. I then checked with our Mazda dealership, and they carry K&N. I slapped it in (I wish it was that easy; you have to disassemble the whole air intake, just to get to the filter!) as soon as we got home from the dealership. We ordered my wife's MPV, giving me time to get all of the extra goodies for it before it arrived, so she only had one drive with the stock filter in. But the next day she mentioned that the van felt a bit more peppy. I told her that I had installed the K&N the night before, and she was glad that I did.
Thanks.
For actual hitches, the Mazda one is great, but you may try Valley or Hidden Hitch... or U-haul, who is known to carry hitches for vehicles. I've always liked keeping my bikes up top, out of harms way, although it is difficult to mount the bikes w/o a stepladder.
We have a Softride Access LX. This is available for either 1.25" or 2" receivers, has a special, patented frame design that holds the bikes level when you swing them out from the hatch to gain access to the rear of the vehicle and accepts accessories for ski's and whatnot. The frame design keeps the bikes from swinging around when you move them out from the vehicle, and makes it a cinch to load.
You can get a mount for the removable bars and use the same bars to store your bikes in the garage. Very versatile. Built-in anti-rattle. Very well made. Holds 4 bikes, so long as you stay under 150# (1.25" receiver, class II receiver - more weight capacity available in the 2" model).
We thought it a better value than anything we've seen from the big boys. (We use Yakima for everything else, but I didn't think their hitch mounted racks were anything special...)
hth,
-brianV
We like the versatility of the roof mounts, but I don't have the upper body strength to get the bikes on and off the rack. I often bike with the kids and not hubby, so I don't think that would work for us. Until now, I've just thrown the bikes into the back of the van.
Hope my pretty van doesn't get scratched! Thanks for the info.
However...am I the only one not pleased with the cheap fixed antenna for the MPV? I can't locate any aftermarket power antenna. And the MPV HQ replied saying that they do not intend to have any enhancements.
What is the idea with having a cheap antenna?
James
can someone tell me if the 03 MPV bug deflector would fit on the 04 mpv hood? or if you know of other sites which offer the ones for the 04, please let me know. thanks in advance.
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I received no manual on the DVD system when I purchased my '03 MPV last month. It was a demo with 5K miles. I'm not sure if a DVD manual was lost or if is just doesn't exist. Thanks!
1) look out the window
2) read a book
3) listen to parents sing along with the oldies
Poor deprived young'uns have since grown up to be a civil engineer and an MBA.
But to answer your question, I don't think that you can hook up a gaming system to the DVD player. The ones that I've seen dont have the input jacks needed.
I have the large (model 20) Sears rooftop cargo box. My 2001 MPV has a factory roof rack. I know the rack can handle up to 100lbs. My questions. Should I upgrade to Thule/Yakima supports for added strength vs. the factory crossbars when using this carrier? Any recommended units that work well with the factory system for attaching these cargo boxes?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I am looking for a front bra for my van that has the GFX package. I've seen them on the net...but all state NOT for those with GFX package!! Any ideas?
PS: Tranny is still shifting smoothly going on 6 months after final fix!! Mileage is not that great though...19MPG around town...thought I would get in the 20's at least..:-(
Any help would be greatly appreciated.