My 2000 Mazda MPV failed to start. I replaced the battery after cleaning the connection cables and when I attempted to start the vehicle I heard a pop and then lost all power. Main fuse maybe ?

John Weathers

• 409 Answers
• Posted on Dec 28, 2008

SOURCE: how do i replace the alternator on mazda mpv 2000?

Remove negative (-) battery terminal from battery. Remove drive belt from alternator pulley. Remove wiring harness (electrical connections) from alternator. Remove attaching bolts for alternator. Pry out alternator. Reverse steps to reinstall. 

SOURCE: No electrical power 1994 S10 Pickup V-6 4.3 L

your fuse box is inside , lower left kick panel , check all fuses in there , then also in the engine compartment on the firewall around the middle is a junction block with like 2 fusible links , they need to be tested , and also 1 fusible link right off the positive side of the battery , test it also , if you don't have a test light for testing , you can kinda wiggle the fusible links and feel if they are limp and stretchy , that's not a good sign , you can buy replacement fusible links or fusible link wire from local parts store , depending on how much sparking happened you may have blown the fusible links . if you don't have a test light , pick one up at the parts house and learn to use it , it will be invaluable when it comes to testing this kinda of failure . cheers .

SOURCE: how do I replace alternator in mazda mpv 2000?

Typically an alternator is an easy fix. It requires removal of the belt from the engine running it, and a few bolts that attach it to the engine.

Because of the engineering with the 2000 mpv, it is a very difficult fix, and one that requires removal of the transaxle and exhaust manifold, as well as removal of the lower engine mounts. It will take a qualified Mazda mechanic 3.5 hours to do the fix - you can (at least) triple that amount of time as a DIY project (assuming you have the right tools).

SOURCE: 2000 Mazda MPV radio is "dead"

The cigarette lighter fuse also controls the radio on the 2000 mpv, though it's not clearly marked on the panel description. Try replacing that one. The bigger question, however, is why the fuse blew. Check anything plugged in to those ports to see what might have blown the fuse.

SOURCE: My 2000 Mazda MPV heater fan works for 4 not for 1

You need to replace the blower motor resistor,it's in the heater box.Number 4 bypasses the resistor and all the other speeds go through it so it's the most likely problem.