# \#mpv **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mpv/3850.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2003 Mazda MPV spark plugs pop out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-spark-plugs-pop-out/157869)
**Author:** [@Lucasmaceira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucasmaceira)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-spark-plugs-pop-out/157869 "2020-02-03T23:39:28Z")
Why do my spark plugs keep popping out and stripping the threads? --- ## [1994 Mazda MPV with 224,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mpv-with-224-000-miles/66166)
**Author:** [@kuZombie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kuZombie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mpv-with-224-000-miles/66166 "2019-04-01T01:06:22Z")
224,000 miles, one owner, most all highway, for sale $1800 - is it worth it?? Just need something to last about 2 years..... --- ## [2004 Mazda MPV - reuse or replace coils?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mpv-reuse-or-replace-coils/134862)
**Author:** [@CC57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CC57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mpv-reuse-or-replace-coils/134862 "2019-02-18T12:09:53Z")
I’m replacing spark plugs on a mazda mpv and I want to be sure the coils are ok to reuse or need to be replaced. I’ve measured primary and secondary resistance values and they are all close, but I can’t find the specs an… --- ## [Might buy a 2006 Mazda MPV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-buy-a-2006-mazda-mpv/134323)
**Author:** [@rebekahScully](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebekahScully)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-buy-a-2006-mazda-mpv/134323 "2019-02-10T01:17:45Z")
looking at buying a Mazda MPV 2006 just wondering if anyone has come across any trouble to watch out for? --- ## [$3000 dollars in the hole starting problems still persist!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3000-dollars-in-the-hole-starting-problems-still-persist/122519)
**Author:** [@Dax210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dax210)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3000-dollars-in-the-hole-starting-problems-still-persist/122519 "2018-08-08T18:37:55Z")
My 2005 Mazda MPV Minivan has been having a strange issue that 4 visits to 1 repair shop and 1 visit visit to the dealership plus 3000+ dollars has NOT SOLVED!!! This only happens after the car has been sitting over nigh… --- ## [Mazda MPV 2005 Blowing Transmission Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-2005-blowing-transmission-fluid/121856)
**Author:** [@searchwiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/searchwiser)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-2005-blowing-transmission-fluid/121856 "2018-07-29T04:45:36Z")
Wife called me earlier saying she had smoke pouring out behind Van while she was out and that Transmission car wouldn’t move. I went and checked it out and it had blow all the transmission fluid all over the motor/hood a… --- ## [Oil pressure - intermittent warning light - How concerned should I be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-intermittent-warning-light-how-concerned-should-i-be/97373)
**Author:** [@tom3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom3)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-intermittent-warning-light-how-concerned-should-i-be/97373 "2016-12-23T06:49:29Z")
Intermittently, the oil pressure light flickers on when I'm driving. Sometimes, it flickers on when the RPMs drop in the range of 500-600 at traffic light and other stops. Most of the time, it does not come on at all.… --- ## [Unexpected acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexpected-acceleration/80237)
**Author:** [@Louise\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louise_W)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexpected-acceleration/80237 "2013-07-13T04:48:29Z")
I have a 2003 Mazda MPV minivan with 100,000 miles on it. Twice in 2 weeks it surged ahead just as I was coming to a stop in a parking place. Both times I had my foot on the brake and was almost at a complete stop. The … --- ## [Catalytic converter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-replacement/78421)
**Author:** [@Eulogia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eulogia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-replacement/78421 "2013-04-04T00:29:08Z")
Hi! My 2003 Mazda MPV had its engine light go on, and stay on for several days (however, the light went out while driving to the mechanic's, of course!). The mechanic told me the diagnostics showed that the catalytic co… --- ## [2006 mazda mpv cooling fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mpv-cooling-fan/76166)
**Author:** [@ets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ets)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mpv-cooling-fan/76166 "2012-12-16T06:36:30Z")
My cooling fan races more than it used to. The coolant level appears to be fine. Could it be a faulty sensor and where is it located and is it something I can replace myself? The engine temp gauge reads in the mid range … --- ## [Olympic Door Lock doing High Dive (or suicide attempts?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympic-door-lock-doing-high-dive-or-suicide-attempts/74058)
**Author:** [@WAimport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WAimport)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympic-door-lock-doing-high-dive-or-suicide-attempts/74058 "2012-08-15T16:04:35Z")
I have a 2003 Mazda MPV. For the 5th time, the door lock on the driver's side has jumped (pushed? fallen) out of it's housing into the door. I never use the key as I have a remote keyless entry. I have also had to r… --- ## [1998 Mazda MPV – Problems starting when engine warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-mpv-problems-starting-when-engine-warmed-up/73350)
**Author:** [@Timjam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Timjam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-mpv-problems-starting-when-engine-warmed-up/73350 "2012-08-06T20:46:11Z")
Been having this problem since this past Easter when our mechanic installed new valve cover gaskets. When the van is hot (normal operating temperature) and you turn it off just for a minute, like to get gas, and try … --- ## [Mazda not running after catalytic converter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-not-running-after-catalytic-converter-replacement/70483)
**Author:** [@kpmazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kpmazda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-not-running-after-catalytic-converter-replacement/70483 "2012-01-16T19:42:56Z")
My husband,who is an engineer and has done all of our car maintenance for decades is stumped by our 2000 Mazda MPV. He replaced the catalytic converter and put every thing back together, but the car won't run. Will sta… --- ## [THE MYSTERY MACHINE sputtering and dying at red lights!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mystery-machine-sputtering-and-dying-at-red-lights/69609)
**Author:** [@carrie78750](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carrie78750)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mystery-machine-sputtering-and-dying-at-red-lights/69609 "2011-11-21T18:13:37Z")
My van (Mazda MPV 2005) has been sputtering while driving for a while. Now I am dying at redlights when trying to accelerate after I have driven longer than a quick trip. I have had 4 mechanics work on my van and all of … --- ## [2001 Mazda front break and hub](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-front-break-and-hub/63032)
**Author:** [@Silverhawk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Silverhawk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-front-break-and-hub/63032 "2011-03-27T16:30:46Z")
is it possible for the hub assembly or corrode to the point that when changing the rotors that the new rotor won't seat properly to the hub spindle? --- ## [Car stalls, sometimes does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-sometimes-does-not-start/62833)
**Author:** [@lovemymazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lovemymazda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-sometimes-does-not-start/62833 "2011-03-21T15:26:15Z")
MY Mazda MPV will stall at slow speeds, such as if I am turning a corner or slowing down at a stoplight. Sometimes it starts back up once I put it into park, but other times it takes a few minutes of trying/resting befo… --- ## [Worth replacing the transmission on a Mazda MPV van @ 103,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-replacing-the-transmission-on-a-mazda-mpv-van-103-000-miles/61457)
**Author:** [@SSD\_Reston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SSD_Reston)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-replacing-the-transmission-on-a-mazda-mpv-van-103-000-miles/61457 "2011-03-02T01:25:45Z")
We have a 2002 Mazda MPV van with 103,000 miles that now needs a new transmission (to the tune of $4000.00). What I need to know is how long I am likely to be able to drive this vehicle with a new transmission. Or will t… --- ## [Car whines like a jet engine--even with the engine turned off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-whines-like-a-jet-engine-even-with-the-engine-turned-off/61435)
**Author:** [@kgrierson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgrierson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-whines-like-a-jet-engine-even-with-the-engine-turned-off/61435 "2011-02-17T02:57:00Z")
A few months ago my car started whining at highway speeds. The noise has increased in pitch and volume, and is not dependent on engine speed--in fact, if I turn the engine off and coast, the whine persists, lowering in … --- ## [Mazda MPV won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-wont-start/58066)
**Author:** [@kgoldman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgoldman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-wont-start/58066 "2011-01-31T15:25:09Z")
I have a 2000 Mazda MPV minivan. Several times a year, it does not start. The key turns, the dashboard lights shine, but the engine does not turn. Moving from park to neutral doesn't help. We have replaced the ba… --- ## [Mazda Mpv making horn noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-making-horn-noise/60512)
**Author:** [@rhinog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhinog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-making-horn-noise/60512 "2011-01-26T20:35:45Z")
My Mazda Mpv mini van makes a horn noise once a day. It only last for 30 seconds. What is it? --- ## [2002 mazda mpv that turns off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-mpv-that-turns-off-while-driving/55746)
**Author:** [@nereida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nereida)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-mpv-that-turns-off-while-driving/55746 "2010-12-07T19:49:45Z")
Hi I drive a 2002 mazda mpv that turn off while driving. It makes no sound, just turns off. I 'll notice the moment the steering wheel and brakes turns hard. this is now on a daily basis. Any suggestions on what it m… --- ## [Cold start problems 2002 Mazda MPV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-problems-2002-mazda-mpv/58400)
**Author:** [@Kipley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kipley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-problems-2002-mazda-mpv/58400 "2010-12-07T15:47:01Z")
My MPV has recently developed starting problems on cold days. The engine turns over sluggishly the first one or two revolutions, then gets up to speed and turns over normally, but without the engine firing at all. It is … --- ## [Mazda MPV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv/58333)
**Author:** [@Joani82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joani82)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv/58333 "2010-12-05T19:53:54Z")
Headlight socket clip --- ## [O/D off light on dash intermittent, no overdrive when this happens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-d-off-light-on-dash-intermittent-no-overdrive-when-this-happens/58278)
**Author:** [@mikalynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikalynn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2010, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-d-off-light-on-dash-intermittent-no-overdrive-when-this-happens/58278 "2010-12-05T05:02:40Z")
Our 98 van has been in a transmission shop for 2 weeks now. Had diagnosis and was told by a shop that "does not do" transmissions, only electrical, that the transmission thrust plate is not responding to the shift signa… --- ## [Replace ignition coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-ignition-coil/58174)
**Author:** [@rc1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rc1962)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-ignition-coil/58174 "2010-11-30T23:49:16Z")
Should all ignition coils be replaced at the same time? --- ## [A new wonderful noise, oh joy! Exhaust leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-wonderful-noise-oh-joy-exhaust-leak/55704)
**Author:** [@Jameses](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jameses)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-wonderful-noise-oh-joy-exhaust-leak/55704 "2010-11-27T17:05:54Z")
Driving a 03 Mazda minivan. It recently started making a fairly loud audible ticking noise under acceleration. First thought was lifters just needing a fresh oil change. (Our other vehicle suffers from that about … --- ## [Electrical / fuse issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-fuse-issue/55881)
**Author:** [@shundor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shundor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2010, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-fuse-issue/55881 "2010-10-03T10:04:25Z")
Hello. Listen to you guys on NPR. Really enjoy your show! So-now I have a question for you, or maybe a ?stump the chump? I have a 2000 Mazda MPV with nearly 100k miles on it. It runs great, but has a problem that,… --- ## [Loud noise from '03 Mazda MPV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-noise-from-03-mazda-mpv/55142)
**Author:** [@mom4cw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mom4cw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-noise-from-03-mazda-mpv/55142 "2010-09-15T00:46:59Z")
My MPV has recently started making a really loud noise - similar to an outboard motor or motorcycle - whenever the car is running. It's on all the time but gets louder when I step on the accelerator. Car has 65K miles… --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/54891)
**Author:** [@kalistie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kalistie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/54891 "2010-09-11T20:02:45Z")
105,000 mi. Running rough, loss of power, engine light on. "multiple codes". Fuel injectors cleaned. runs better. Check engine light on again.No codes showing up. New distributor cap w/wires. Light out. No codes. Runs li… --- ## [Mazda MPV '03](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-03/54827)
**Author:** [@andymac1021](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andymac1021)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-03/54827 "2010-09-09T00:39:41Z")
Anyone have an idea? My MPV has started to make a noise like a turbine, but not all the time. When the noise is present the heat gauge will climb from halfway between H and C to 3/4 of the way to H. The noise may be c… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mpv/3850.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mpv)