# 2001 Mazda MPV Alternator problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mpv-alternator-problems/25638>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [January 27, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mpv-alternator-problems/25638 "2009-01-27T04:01:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![fishhead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9f8e36/32.png) [@fishhead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fishhead)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mpv-alternator-problems/25638/1 "2009-01-27T04:01:08Z")

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How in the heck do you change out the alternator in a 2001 Mazda MPV? I have the alternator loose but am unable to get it out. It looks like I will be pulling the front passenger side axle and maybe exhaust system. Let me know if you have other ideas.

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**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mpv-alternator-problems/25638/2 "2009-01-27T04:18:33Z")

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How many cylinders does the engine have? Here are some instructions on removing the alternator: [http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c15280194753](http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c15280194753) Someone may know of another way?

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**Author:** ![fishhead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9f8e36/32.png) [@fishhead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fishhead)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mpv-alternator-problems/25638/3 "2009-01-28T04:08:10Z")

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Thanks for the info. That helps some. What a pain this thing is. The vehicle was from NY and full of rust. I am breaking bolts left and right. This is not fun!

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**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mpv-alternator-problems/25638/4 "2009-01-28T04:43:31Z")

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Here is an answer from [www.fixya.com](http://www.fixya.com). It’s for a Mazda Tribute. It might be the same. [http://www.fixya.com/cars/t599021-replace\_alternator](http://www.fixya.com/cars/t599021-replace_alternator)

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**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mpv-alternator-problems/25638/5 "2009-01-28T05:00:07Z")

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Some Ford (Lincoln, Mercury) badged cars have Mazda engines. I had to replace the alternator on a car which had difficulties of alternator removal which sound very much like yours. It may be the same engine (a 2.5L V6) in the 2002 Mercury Cougar, as in your 2001 Mazda MPV. Check out these instructions and see if some of them apply: [http://www.theoldwrench.com/forum/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=207](http://www.theoldwrench.com/forum/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=207)