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Looks like we get the CX-9 instead. Much more cargo room than the Mazda5 at least.
Also, I think Kia's new small "van" is actually the Rondo, aka Carens, which is more similar to the Mazda5 than a minivan--it can be had with a V6 and seats 7, but has almost no cargo space when doing so.
There is a silver lining after all!! :shades:
I've moved the posts about this to the MPV Tires & Wheels topic.
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Related to MPV's; do others notice that the accelerate mode does not react very quickly on their MPV's? Mine seems to slowly crawl up 2-3 mph's with each push on the button.
TC
My steering noise get's worse when it's warmer outside!
The creaking in the front end when going over bumps was worse as well when warmer.
I too have noticed vibrations when on the highway for the first couple miles, then it goes away! I've had my tires rebalanced many times. Hope this fix works! I will let you know when I get it back this Saturday how things work! Right now, I am driving a nice rental car ON THEM!!
PS: Yes, they greased mine a couple times and said it was NORMAL! I said is it normal for MPV's to fly too???
My problem, too, is that I want my weights on the INSIDE of the wheel for looks and care of the wheel. This does not always get a true balance for the wheel and can be part of my issue as well. They do a 'static' balance to do this.
I bought my second sets of tires from the Mazda dealer, and they had balanced them twice after I'd complained about the vibration. I also had alignment work done by the dealer after purchasing the new tires from them.
They are replacing the whole rack system on the MPV!
I run Bridgstone Turanza's Smooth as silk, and great on wet surfaces. Not so good on snow though!
I believe the conclusion was from me harping on them for 3 years about creaking and steering noise and finally a tie rod rattle in the front driver side! They looked at that, called the kings of Mazda, and said GO! I couldn't be happier...I almost fell over when they told me they were going to do this...really!
I'm looking to replace my Dunslops before this fall. I suppose you have the 15" tires?
I almost bought the Turanza LST's for my Buick Regal, but ended up with the Yokohoma Avid T4's... which have been very good.
Mine are 16" on the MPV I have. They also have 17's on the EX's....not mine though...I have an LX.
Thanks, TCC
The TRZ does not have gas milage as good as the OEM. I could be wrong, but both vehicles I had switched OEM tires with s-rated tires lost 5-10% MPG.
My wife's '04 MPV (LX with Sport Package) squeeks when I turn the steering wheel, and I only noticed it when I drove it recently. I'll have the dealer look at it when I take it in for service next time.
I replaced the OEM 17" Dunlop front tires with Michelin Hydroedges at 18,431 miles. While I was disappointed with the Dunlop's wearing out so quickly, I was surprised to find out the Michelins wore out in less than 23,000 miles.
Has anyone had better luck with wear on 17" tires?
It's been over a week now. No worries, I'm still driving their rental Malibu. Nice unit. I hope this will all be a distant memory soon.
I thought the initial tires on my MVP really sucked. THey lasted 20K miles very poor!
The Turanzas are softer, but are great over the road and super on water! Snow is a different story though.
I have 16" wheels on my LX with static balancing - weights on the inside of the wheels.
Since both sets of tires you've owned have worn prematurely, I'd say there is something wrong with your vans suspension... or your driving habits, properly inflated.
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If anything is wrong with the suspension, it must be a very slight camber issue with the front left wheel. The outside is only slightly more worn than the inside. No tires are cupped or unusually worn on one side.
I think I would take the van in and have it looked at where you bought your tires. I also have the Hydroedge on my list of possible buys when I replace the OEM Dunlops.
Did you buy the Extended warranty from the Mazda dealer or those online warranty sites.
I've been shopping online but I hate those follow-up calls from their hungry sales peresons. My Mazda warranty will last till next March, and I am thinking about buying that as an insurance mainly on the transmission.
No more squeak yet. There still is a creak though when going over speed bumps or high dips, etc. from the front end. No rattle anymore yet either. I thought this was to take care of the CREAKING too, but that must be another issue! I bought an extended warranty - 100K miles or 6 years for 1600 dollars when I bought the car. I made SURE it was a MAZDA approved warranty with NO DEDUCTABLE and with rental coverage! There are many lesser types around...be careful to be sure it can be used at ANY AUTHORIZED Mazda dealer...not just some!
Help, does this sound worth fixing, can I leave it alone? What will happen if I dont fix it. I just finished paying off the car so I own it.
Any suggestions?
thanks for your help
thanks for your reply!
Many times, one problem can cause multiple codes (or issues). in cases like this, it's nice to have someone like a dealer technician with factory manuals and serice bulletins to do a proper diagnosis.
That's a lot to spend on some questionable codes - like one causing another..
Tonight, I started my car and noticed right away that the radio would not come on. The clock wasn't lit up or anything. Then I noticed my Sirius satellite radio receiver (plugged into the cigarette lighter) wasn't on either. I directly attributed this to an electrical problem. When I attempted to put the car in gear, I could not. The gear is stuck and the box that highlights the gears: P (park), R (reverse), D (drive) is not showing up. Is this directly related to an electrical problem? Could it be a fuse or would extensive work need to be done? :confuse:
Oh yeah, stock up on fuses.
Yes and No. Power ports on cars originally were cigarette lighters. Now, some cars only have power ports (that won't work as a lighter socket) and other cars have lighter sockets. The problem is that there is no good standard for what what plugs into those ports. I have seen some pretty crappy plugs on different accessories and if they get bumped the wrong way, they can short out.
I believe on your MPV, it's a lighter socket (Mazda P/N G13H-66-250). So, if you aren't using it light cigarettes, you might want to swap it out for a power port (Mazda P/N LD47-66-290).
Because of the age and mileage of your vehicle, changing the spark plugs and wires is probably due. Something is effecting the oxygen sensor. It might be as easy as replacing the sensor or it could be something else. Personally, I would get a second opinion before I spend $1800. That seems high for the things you listed.
Did he check the fuel pump for suffecient pressure? Keep a full tank of gas, if that helps any then I'd say the fuel pump...maybe filter. Just a guess.
Last nite I tried to back out of parking spot and the car started screaching when I tried to put it in reverse-sounded like metal-on-metal and there was a burning metal smell. The van wouldn't go into neutral and wouldn't turn off. I put it into drive and the screaching stopped.
Couldn't turn it off because it would start screaching if I took it out of drive - turning off the key wouldn't help - the van would still run -
I had to remove the fuel pump fuse to stop the engine.
Once the engine was off I tried to remove the key and put the van into Park - immediatley the starter engaged without the key even being turned.
Had it towed to the transmission shop but they say it has nothing to do with the transmission - maybe electrical.
Does anyone know what's going on?
Thanks so much
Now I was told that the clock spring needs to be replaced. Meanwhile, I asked them to check out the vibration coming thru the steer wheel from the front-end. Hopeful there is not problem with the suspension. This time I had to checked out a rental paid by Mazda, and it is the first time since I'd bought it 3 years ago. What bugs me was the bumpy and stiff ride I felt from my 3 years old MPV, comparing to the ride in a 06 or 07 Hyundai Sonata rental. That Sonata with the V6 is very FAST and SMOOTH. Maybe it is the fact that the MPV sits higher than a car.
They did try to sell quite a bit though. I'm currently at 28k, and they wanted me to do the 30k mile service. That would have been $540... which I declined. They said the OEM Dunlop tires still had about 7k on them and asked if I wanted a rotation and balance. I stated I would be replacing them within about 5 months. I did get some quotes on tire prices though. They didn't carry any of the tires I was interested in. A replacement set of OEM Dunlops were $189 a piece with $60 to mount and balance them all... a definite pass on the Dunlops.
-Brian
About the vibration, the dealer indicated that the front left tire is out of round(easy to say). They did not even both to balance those tires for me as I'd requested. I guess I have to bug the other dealer who sold me those tires thru tires for life program. what a pain, I should have picked the Michelin instead of the Yoko.