1990 Mazda MPV Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1990 Mazda MPV addresses a van listed as the 3-door standard passenger van and the 3-door standard cargo van, in Passenger and Cargo trims. Two gasoline engines are listed, each naturally aspirated with a single overhead camshaft layout: a 2.6L inline-four and a 3.0L V6 displacing 180 cubic inches. Specifications, torque values and diagnostics are given for the engines, cooling system, fuel system and ignition, and for the transmission, drivetrain, brakes and steering.

Engines covered

• 2.6L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.0L V6 (180 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 3-door standard cargo van
• 3-door standard passenger van

Trims covered

• Cargo
• Passenger

Known issues on the 1990 MPV. The 1990 MPV has 3 recalls. In certain 1990 MPV vehicles, grease at the ignition switch contacts could turn conductive and overheat the switch, a fire risk; dealers replaced it. On certain 1990 MPV vans whose front belts came from a particular supplier, release buttons could break, and pieces could stop the buckle working properly; owners were to have faulty buckles repaired or replaced, with a fix for intact buttons in development. On certain 1990 MPV passenger vans, rear brake linings could gain friction as they wore, making rear braking inconsistent and triggering anti-lock early; the fix was rear brake assemblies with stable friction. Owners made 47 complaints, and 10 reported a crash. Brake, seat belt and ignition procedures apply.