Mazda MPV stalls, TCS light on

EDS81

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MAZDA MPV

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.

Thursday, September 20th, 2007 AT 6:31 PM

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MERLIN2021

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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.

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Thursday, September 20th, 2007 AT 6:58 PM

SERVICE WRITER

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Check the pcv tube that is connected to the pcv valve for a leak.

3.0 motor?

How many miles?

Any carbon cleaning done?

Thanks for the donation.
Can you check the pcm for any codes?

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Thursday, September 20th, 2007 AT 7:48 PM

MERLIN2021

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Yes Paul that would do it too, Big vac leak there.

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Friday, September 21st, 2007 AT 3:30 PM

MERLIN2021

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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.

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Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 AT 6:06 AM