1996 Mazda MPV Consumer Discussions

Mazda MPV Starting/Stalling Issues

starting problems

Written by: divaristicsoul on Dec 16, 2007 11:31 AM

I have a 1996 Mazda MPV minivan I just had a water pump changed on it, now it won't start. It is getting fire and fuel is flowing but the car won't turn over. Read More...

Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [7777778]

Written by: sickvan1 on Dec 10, 2007 09:33 PM

I just cam across this forum after doing a search re: our MPV. Mine is also a 1996 and we have had continuing issues with starting/stalling problems. I'm going to re-look into the spark-plug/distributor cap (know a few basics but don't do any work myself.) Is this a common problem with mid-90's MPV's? It's been an absolute headache. We frequently use gas-line ... Read More...

Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [wcarnes]

Written by: pappaneil on Dec 04, 2007 08:46 AM

Timing Belt!! To check, take off the distributer cap and note which position the rotor cap is in. Turn engine over, see if rotor cap is in the same position. If it is, you have a broken timing belt. Best way is to have someone turn the key while you observe the distributer cap to see if it turns while the engine is cranking. Read More...

Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [wcarnes]

Written by: 7777778 on Nov 09, 2007 05:12 PM

I Just had he same problems with my 1996. did you ever find the answer? Help Thanks D Anderson Read More...

Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [wcarnes]

Written by: once_for_all on Nov 16, 2006 08:48 PM

just keep testing the components, I guess. One or more is bad. Good luck, John Read More...

Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [once_for_all]

Written by: wcarnes on Nov 15, 2006 09:36 PM

no spark from ignition coil. Look more and more like the distributor. Everything is enclosed inside the dist. (ignition coil,ICM,etc.) Read More...

Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [wcarnes]

Written by: once_for_all on Nov 15, 2006 01:02 PM

do you have spark from the ignition coil? You should be able to check if the coil is ok or not. If it is good, then it is something inside the distributor. My guess is that the coil went out. I am not familiar with specifics on your engine as I have the 2002 with the Ford engine. John Read More...

1996 mazda mpv no spark

Written by: wcarnes on Nov 15, 2006 10:25 AM

While driving through the neighborhood. My mpv just died. It was though someone reached down and turned the key off. No warning, weird noise or anything. Checked the fuel system. Seems to be OK. I'm getting gas through the fuel filter when the ignition is turned on. I am getting no spark off of the plugs. I traced it back to the distributor and I am not getting any spark ... Read More...

Mazda MPV Prices Paid and Buying Experience

To buy or not to buy? Should I buy an MPV?

Written by: gurneyhalleck on Mar 12, 2006 01:31 PM

Hey everybody, my wife and i have about $15,000 to spend and I see plenty of low mileage MPV's for sale all over California, usually being former short-term rentals/shuttles. I drove an MPV and LOVED the way it drove, thought the interior was sweet and generally wife and I adored it. Problem is, I'm not sure if the reliability is up to the old school Mazda I grew up ... Read More...

Mazda MPV

Should I buy an MPV??

Written by: gurneyhalleck on Mar 12, 2006 01:29 PM

Hey everybody, my wife and i have about $15,000 to spend and I see plenty of low mileage MPV's for sale all over California, usually being former short-term rentals/shuttles. I drove an MPV and LOVED the way it drove, thought the interior was sweet and generally wife and I adored it. Problem is, I'm not sure if the reliability is up to the old school Mazda I grew up ... Read More...