1990 Mazda MPV Service and Repair Manual
Fitment on this one is exact: the 1990 Mazda MPV factory service and repair manual is written to this model year and to the engine and trim actually in the bay, whether that is the 2.6L L4 or the 3.0L V6 (JE), so the clearances and torque sequences you work to are the ones Mazda published for this van and not a figure carried over from an adjacent year.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 (180 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.6L inline-four — 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. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the ignition switch: the grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch can become conductive and overheat, and if the ignition switch overheats there is an increased risk of a fire. The second covers the rear drum brake linings, whose coefficient of friction can increase as the brakes wear, producing inconsistent rear brake performance and premature activation of the ABS system, which can cause sudden stops or increased braking distances and an increased risk of a vehicle accident. The third covers the front safety belt buckle assemblies, where the red plastic release buttons can break and pieces can fall into the buckle assembly, causing the buckle to operate improperly, so the safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. Owners have logged 52 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
Whether you are chasing heat at the ignition switch, sorting out rear drums that grab early, or replacing a broken front belt buckle, it holds you to Mazda's own procedure and the correct specification for this 1990 MPV.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall
Speedometer replacement procedure
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START, ROUGH IDLE AND / OR LACK OF POWER AFTER A 60,000 MILE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING 60,000 MILE SERVICE, INSPECTION AND / OR REPLACEMENT OF THE TENSIONER PULLEY. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HLA NOISE. *YC
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
Showing the 8 most recent of 21 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
DURING IMPACT, THE TWO REAR BENCH SEAT ANCHORS BROKE, CAUSING THE SEATS TO FALL FORWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. THE BODY LEFT SIDE WINDOW BROKE. ALSO, CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS FORWARD FACI
DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DISCONNECTED AND, DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER IN PLACE.*AK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINE
VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN DRIVEWAY WHILE I WAS CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. SUDDENLY, IT DROVE AWAY IN REVERSE, CROSSED THE STREET AND WENT DOWN ANOTHER DRIVEWAY CRASHING INTO THE CORNER OF A GARAG
Showing the 5 most serious of 55 complaints filed with NHTSA.
