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Mazda MPV: Problems & Solutions
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Anyway, it stops before I get out of the block but the neighborhood kids think it's cool and the family dog is scared of it. Aside from the noise I'm just going to let it call until I find time to fix it myself. At 73K miles this is the only "semi-problem" I've ever had with the MPV - and it passed the pollution inspection yesterday with no problems.
There is a TSB for the '02+ 3.0L V6 that addresses a ticking noise from the left bank of cylinders. Should be a warranty fix.
-Brian
-Brian
-Jason
-Brian
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04-007/04 is the TSB number. Apparently the gov't and Edmunds lag behind somewhat on the very newest TSBs. My dealership still hasn't gotten the new brake pads in, so we're just living with the problem for now. If you'd like more information, better e-mail me directly at the address in my profile.
-Jason
I live in Massachusetts. The heater warms the car in 5 to 10 mins (split dash/foot setting) when I warm up the car every morning. If the temp is quite cold outside, I put the air recirculate and press back to fresh when get in the car. Warmer air comes out from the center out than the air out near windows.
It has to be 2 part procedure, reflash the TCM, then reflash the PCM. Maybe it is not good enough without the PCM reflash. Sometimes the TCM unit has hardware failure also, worst to the worst Mazda will change the TCM hardware b4 doing the reflash things.
Now another problem: When temps are below roughly 20 degrees, the front end has a stiff creaking sound when going over bumps. It sounds like something needing lubrication. I took to the dealer and they stated all was ok. Any fixes on THIS problem?!?
I told them that I thought I heard about some plastic that needs to be cut off around the struts and he laughed...but still no fix!
Brought it into the shop today and they say the noise is from the bottom part of the engine. THey are dropping the oil pan tommorow to see if they can do anything. But if not, they way its a NEW ENGINE!
My god! I'm panicking!
How much will this run? How can the engine go bad after 42,000 miles? Oil was last changed about 6 months ago, but we only drive 8K a year anyway!
Anybody know if there is some help from Mazda on this? HELP!
I'm tired of living with abnormalacies!! It seems this vehicle is a time bomb waiting to disinegrate. Mine has 42K miles on it too! Yikes!
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Cheers,
Ian
Anyone else have that?
Anyone know what it is?
Thanks,
Ian
Ottawa
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I have a 2003 with the same problem. I've only taken it in once, with no results, in correcting the issue along with a bad water pump. Like you said, it is difficult to duplicate the problem on demand. I've noticed with mine is if you get on the gas a little harder than usual, and let off (say as to make a red light and then turn a corner) and then back on the gas, it can feel as if the transmission is ready to fall out. A significiantly hard knock.
I would be very appreciative if you could tell me if anything has been resolved with your vehicle. If any progress has been made, the name of the service center would also be very helpful. My wife and I have had to deal with our service center here on a VW Beetle, and basically we have come to the conclusion that they are basically idiots. (Moffit VW, Mazda, Audi, Porsche) But that another story.
Thank You,
Russ in Shreveport
rshenry@morrisdickson.com
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Which one would you recommend ? I need softer/comfortable ride. Don't like current MPV's tight ride
That'll get you started.
-Brian
-Brian
You want me to email more?
-Brian
called the tire dealers around, i am really interested in Michellin Hydroedge 215/60/17 inch but it is T rated, load rating is over 95. Some dealer say they will NOT step down from what manufacturer says & it is dangerous to do so. others say i can step down one notch which is from H to T.
Please help, can i step down from H to T ? any dangers ?
I can't post a direct link to that information because it is not allowed here.
-Brian
I am so sick of the dunlop tires, i can count every bump on the road.
Again, from what I've read on another mpv/mazda5 site, stepping down to T rated tires on the MPV is acceptable according to an email from MazdaUSA.
I suppose you could email me.
-Brian
no email address in your profile.
-Brian
Last fall when it began to get cold, when warming the engine up you will hear a loud humming noise. It is not ticking or anything like that. When you get out of Park and switch into gear (R or D) and step on the gas the noise goes away. When you get to a stop sign or light, there is the noise again.
Anyone else experiencing this "annoying" problem?
-Brian
Is it something to do with the SWAY BAR BUSHINGS??
Thanks.