mazda mpv stalls ,tcs light on

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EDS81
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2003 mazda mpv---stalls immediately when cranked, wont hold idle unless foot on accelerator--- both TCS lights stay on---engine problem light not on---please help---started suddenly one morning---thanks--ed s.
Sep 20, 2007 at 6:31 PM
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I'M a little foggy on this one, do you mean it starts runs briefly then stops? if so check the fuel pump pressure.
Sep 20, 2007 at 6:58 PM
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Check the pcv tube that is connected to the pcv valve for a leak. 3.0 motor? How many miles?


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Any carbon cleaning done? Thanks for the donation. Can you check the pcm for any codes?
Sep 20, 2007 at 7:48 PM
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Yes Paul that would do it too, Big vac leak there...
Sep 21, 2007 at 3:30 PM
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In regards to the PM IAC is the idle air controller, it's bolted th the throttle body and controls the amount of of gas mixture...if it's NG it can give these symtoms...
Sep 22, 2007 at 6:06 AM
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