What is the firing order?

2000 MAZDA MPV
150,000 MILES • 2.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARK1235
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My firing order started, and it backfires every time I start it so I want to know what is the firing order so I can set it.
Feb 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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AL514
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Hello, the firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6 for the MPV LX, I'll post the coil and cylinder ID as well for you, 1 sec.
Feb 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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AL514
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This is for the LX; the ES is the same.
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Feb 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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