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Report: Cranks but Won't Start, Was Running OK

Mazda MPV Problem
20 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Engine Affected: 3.0L V6

Average Mileage: 156,658 mi (85,000 mi - 269,300 mi)

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If the engine cranks but won't start, the fault may be internal to the distributor. Diagnosis will show no spark and trouble codes for the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) or the camshaft position sensor (CMP). Our technicians recommend replacement of the complete distributor assembly if these conditions occur.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 1996 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6, 109,000 mi

    vehicle just died while driving. will crank but not start now...was running perfect before just losing all

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2005 Mazda MPV, 85,000 mi

    Our Mazda MPV randomly won't start, it cranks but won't start or it starts for 1-2 seconds and quits and then won't start again.

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  • Report #3
    mohan, 1997 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6, 269,300 mi
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    crank ok but no spark. Change crank sensor and new distrubetor still no spark

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 1990 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6, 180,253 mi

    vehicle sat for ten days was running fine before when i came back from vacation cranks starts and dies/now it lost all spark and just cranks

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  • Report #5
    Visitor, 1997 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6, 160,000 mi
  • Report #6
    Visitor, 1990 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6, 136,400 mi

    engine oil leak led to mechanics shop for check up.complete gaskets replaced.came home and now will not start.no electrical power to coil or distributor to ignite engine.where did the shortage occur I don't know.drove fine from the shop.out $400.00 with no van to pick up the kids.help!! yes I just changed the coil and all fuses under the hood/dashboard.

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