I have a 2002 Mazda mpv minivan. I just picked it up yesterday from being in an auto body shop for 1 month due to part of a very large tree falling on it while it was parked. The damage was a lot of large dents and scratches, nothing major. Today, I took it back to the auto body place due to the side/back doors not locking and the inside handles were messed up. They fixed both door locks/handles. I am almost home when I feel the van shaking/vibrating (it is hard to explain!) Then the check engine light came on and was flickering on and off very quickly. I parked and I am afraid to drive it. I called my mechanic and will be taking it to him tomorrow. But, I am wondering if it was damaged by the auto body shop or because it was sitting idle for so long? What could the problem be? I know nothing really about any type of car. I have never had this happen to the van before.
Thaks
Karen
SOURCE: '03 MPV problem
Your problem is a collapsed PCV hose. This is a common problem with MPVs. There was a recall on this issue, but even the replacement part is now failing. I diagnosed mine and replaced it myself several months ago.
It's easy to diagnose. In the very rear of the engine compartment, on the manifold just behind the valve cover, you can feel (and sometimes even see from the driver's side) a rubber hose that enters the manifold at a 90 degree angle. If you can wedge your hand in to get a good feel of it, you will probably find that it has collapsed at the 90 degree elbow.
I have heard stories of dealers charging in the neighborhood of $300-600 for this repair. If you are mechanically inclined, you can change it out for the cost of the part (about $85 available only at the dealer - of course). There is a really good illustration and instructions available at mpvclub.com.
A word of warning - about six weeks after fixing the PCV hose, my coolant temp sensor went out. Research indicated that this is common. It seems that the violent shaking caused by the bad PCV hose causes the brass ring around the sensor to crack, leak and eventually fail.
If you have trouble locating the link for the PCV repair email me at [email protected].
SOURCE: mazda 2003 MPV door locks
I just fixed this same problem. It happened to me 3 different times in
a month so I got good at it. Before you dive into removing your door
try this. Pull the door handle and release it letting it snap back
several times. The problem is a half open door latch that won't let the
door unlock. Do this as aggressively as you can to attempt to get the
latch to return to its original position. Check the door lock between
flicks.
Ok, if that didn't work, here is how to remove the door.
1. Remove the screw behind the door latch, you will have to pop the plastic cover off first.
2. Remove the rubber insert in the door handle
3. Remove the screw that is now visible
4.
Now remove the window/lock control module, the back is free but the
front has a plastic lip so lift the back up and pull towards the back
of the van.
5. Remove the clips that attach to the lock and to the window controls (these can be a pain)
5. (Optional) Remove the bracket that held the window/lock control module
At
this point your door is basically free, it is only held in place with
plastic clips that can be easily forced off. If your door were open you
would simple pull the bottom of the door out (hinged at the window) and
lift it off. But since we can't pull because the door is closed we have
to force it out.
From here it is pretty simple. Move the seat
all the way back and tip the seat way back. Lift the door panel
straight up. You will be breaking 2 plastic clips from the rear part
but once you do it just pulls out. This is not that easy because the
space is limited but just keep pulling and force the rear end of the
door panel past the b-pillar. Once you do this it is free.
Have fun and try to keep the black gook from getting everywhere.
Oh, to fix the door lock just oil/grease it and manually move the mechanism several times.
SOURCE: Removing Door Panel for MPV with door Stuck
I think the 04 should be very similar to the 03. Here is my fix for the 03
I just fixed this same problem. It happened to me 3 different times in
a month so I got good at it. Before you dive into removing your door
try this. Pull the door handle and release it letting it snap back
several times. The problem is a half open door latch that won't let the
door unlock. Do this as aggressively as you can to attempt to get the
latch to return to its original position. Check the door lock between
flicks.
Ok, if that didn't work, here is how to remove the door.
1. Remove the screw behind the door latch, you will have to pop the plastic cover off first.
2. Remove the rubber insert in the door handle
3. Remove the screw that is now visible
4.
Now remove the window/lock control module, the back is free but the
front has a plastic lip so lift the back up and pull towards the back
of the van.
5. Remove the clips that attach to the lock and to the window controls (these can be a pain)
5. (Optional) Remove the bracket that held the window/lock control module
At
this point your door is basically free, it is only held in place with
plastic clips that can be easily forced off. If your door were open you
would simple pull the bottom of the door out (hinged at the window) and
lift it off. But since we can't pull because the door is closed we have
to force it out.
From here it is pretty simple. Move the seat
all the way back and tip the seat way back. Lift the door panel
straight up. You will be breaking 2 plastic clips from the rear part
but once you do it just pulls out. This is not that easy because the
space is limited but just keep pulling and force the rear end of the
door panel past the b-pillar. Once you do this it is free.
Have fun and try to keep the black gook from getting everywhere.
Oh, to fix the door lock just oil/grease it and manually move the mechanism several times.
SOURCE: replacing headlight bulb on a 2003 MPV
I just replaced my driver side halogen bulb in my 2005 Mazda MPV. I took me close to two hours - though the next time will likely take less than half of that. I'm not terribly mechanically inclined.
The instructions above are technically correct - however - here's a few tips.
1) Pull of the rubber boot gently without disrupting the bulb seating. Keep the bulb and clips in place!!!
2) Observe carefully how the metal clips are situated. Putting them back is the hardest part of the job if you don't understand this. The clips will attach at 3 o'clock (hooked part) and 9 o'clock (sqaure part). You might need to remove the screw slightly at 9 o'clock with a stubby Phillips in order for the clip to catch with it. Work the hooked part UNDER the catch at 3 o'clock and it will spring up in place. Trying to force it in proper will only hurt your finger.
3) Remove the small fuse panel first to provide more working room before you begin
4) You'll see a small rectangular hole crimped into the metal of the light base. This is at 6 o'clock (bottom) as you insert the bulb back into the socket. The bulb will rest in place but is easily knock out so mind how you insert the clip.
5) Have patience. If I could do it.. so can you!
SOURCE: power windows on 2001 mazda mpv won't go up?
if you do not here the motor then its the regulator or motor that needs to be replaced/ cif you hear the motor check the control switch on the trim panle coould be just a five dollar part to replace/ Please rate my response thank you very much
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yes, I have a 2002 Mazda MPV and it starts ok, then shakes and the engine light flickers and then stays on.....CarX did a quick fix and now the problem is back.....what is it?..
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