2003 Mazda MPV ignition coils

LWERNER

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2003 MAZDA MPV
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
62,000 MILES

We have had several ignition coils replaced (2x under warranty approx. 40,000 & 50,000 mi.) And now for a third time at 62,000 mi paid out of pocket. Is this a typical problem seen with the MPV? We were hoping to keep this car for a long time, but this was a costly repair now that the car is out of warranty.

Friday, May 9th, 2008 AT 1:07 PM

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SCHNAZOLA

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Yeah, it's quite common. I've had three replaced on my 2003 MPV, and I need to fix another that acts up on rainy days. I'll probably do the remaining three all at once. (FYI, i've got less than 100K miles on it.) Of course, I'll replace the plugs, too.

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Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 AT 7:10 PM

RIVERMIKERAT

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Check the system grounds and make sure there aren't any shorts in the system. Coils shouldn't fail that often unless there is a problem in the circuit. You might also want to check the circuit resistance and how much current the coils are receiving. Too much current can cause premature coil failure.

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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 AT 6:31 AM