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Yes, but it is also able to chain itself to these, to negate and destroy it them.

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rectangular box with a smaller box on the bottom... bad explanation... autozone it up, they scan for free there should a 16 pin diagnostic port at the top left corner of your engine compartment, against the fire wall ...little grey box......

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Press both setting buttons together for about 5 seconds.

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Is the car facing uphill? If it is its a good idea for a few people to push the car from behind while another person applying the brakes and taking it out of "park". You might have also accelerated too much into a parking bumper (against your front tires) making it much more difficult to take the car out of park. That's happened to me before and I've learned not to go all the way into a parking space to the point that you hit the bumper and then lock the car in by quickly placing it on park (for example, when you're in a hurry) In that event again try to push the car forward, apply the brakes and then try to get it out of park. You may have blown a fuse. That happened to me in my 98 Ford Escort. It kept blowing because there was a short. There's a short term solution which is to take off a little, very little tab next to the shift lever on that faceplate. Stick a screwdriver or anything that will fit in there and push down. While pushing you will be able to move the lever out of Park.

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There are three timing marks for the 3.0liter V6 Mazda engine found in the MPV. One is on the crankshaft sprocket and the other two are on the cam sprockets.

1. Remove the uper Idler pulley remove the belt now ease the tensioner out loccated at the left lower corner under the tensioner pulley. 2. Be very careful with this is an expensive item $189.89 at Mazda. Take the unit (tensioner to a vise, using the vice while making sure the unit is straight tighten the vice slowly allowing the tension to slowly sink with in its self. See the small hole once th e unit is withing its self using a small Allen wrench insert it int eht hole, making sure it passed completely thru the plunger. 3. Now reinstall the plunger. Make sure when you do the tensioner pulley is up and out of the way. After installing the tensioner place the pulley back and look at eht tensioner pully how it sets ont eht plunger I did not and broke the thing ($189.89 at Mazda) . 4. Install the timing belt starting with the crank then the idler pulley on the right (near the a/c) then over the cam sprocket above the pulley. 5. Now the other side. After makins sure you did not move anything and keeping the belt in place re-install the upper idler pulley. MAKE SURE YOU TOURQUE THIS TO 29 TO 38 FT POUNDS. It is recommended you you use a new bolt they have tendence to brake. 6. Remember the Allen in the tension pull it out. rotate the engine 2 complete revolutions and check the marks again. It they don't line up remove the belt and do it again. Note: I have found they they will not line up correctly. When I replace the timing belt for what ever reason. The cam pulley on the passenger side I leave it 2 teeth before the timing mark and then put everything together. After two complete turns the line up fine. 7. Once ever thing lines up and while the marks are lined up (all 3). Revove the distributor cap and remvoe the distributer align the rotor to where it points to number one wire. Note looking at it from the drivers side (standing beside the fender, it should line up with the center screw hole for the cap.

And that's it.....sounds like a lot. But I can pull a unit down and replace the belt and have it running in abotu 90 minutes start to finish.

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Open the rear hatch, remove the 2 screw on the side of the taillight lens and carefully pull towars u, dont worry u wont brake it, but just be carefull, if u like just find a smal screwdrive and a shop rag and pry the coners that rap aroundby fenderwell that is where the push pins are located one on top and one on the bottom

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look under the vehicke where the fog lamps are and you will see a rubber housing that fits around the openin gof the fog lamps, Now take off the rubber seal and you will see the mini bulb and alls you have to do is push forward on both of the small springs and it will release and from there you can tak eoff the mini fog lamp bulb.

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If you have an OBD (On Board Diagnostics) scanner, you can read the error code and reset check engine light. Obviously, if the problem is still occurring the light will come back on. Most of the chain autoparts places will read and reset the OBD for you for free.

the scanner read #141

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This airbag issue is part of a recall by Mazda. You should contact your dealer.

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It cost me 268.00 dollars today. The work was done by a local locksmith. My key would only go halfway into the barrel or switch.

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I don't believe you (as an operator) can "reset" the check engine light. A mechanic can probably reset it using the port that actually draws the code which caused the failure. When my check engine light came on, I did what the owners manual indicated and just tried a few more tanks of gas (manual indicated that a bad tank of gas might be the problem, or the gas cap might not be installed correctly). After a tank and a half, light went out and hasn't been back on since.

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Most bulbs have dual functions. Take the bulb out and look at it. It should have two springs inside. and if one of the springs are broken replace the bulb.

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I just replaced my IAC valve on our 2004 Tribute 6-cylinder. It takes about 5 minutes. It's the small silver device setting on the very top right center of the motor with 2 bolts holding it on. Follow your air filter plastic hose where it goes into your motor. Look on top and you will see the IAC.
My 12 year old grandson could have did this job. Very simple....

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I have a 93 cavalier. The check gauges light could be burned out. Verify it is working by turning the key fwd but not to the on position and watching the dash to see if the light comes on. Otherwise it is likely a crossed wire or short in the relay that the sound comes out of. Located above your feet on the drivers side. It will have a little speaker on it.

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Take out 2 bolts (10 mm)on the plastic cover underneath the car, pull down the flap, reach inside and turn the fog lamp bulb holder 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it out and change the bulb.

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more than likely that the drivers seat has been adjusted and one of the connections between the seat and airbag has not re-connected. you need to visit your local Mazda dealer who will run an ECU check yia a plug underneath the dashboard.

The airbag will not deploy in any situation, emergency or not, while this light is on. please bear this in mind!

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in front of gas tank, look under rear driverside door

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sound like crappy gas, when you change the battery it could have changed the power output of the spark put in premium gas and see if this fix's is it. I disagree with the above. After disconnecting the battery, the owners manual specifically states a procedure you must follow to have the vehicles computer re-learn and re-synch the electronics, check it out.

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Yep, same vehicle mechanically. From 2001-2006 I believe they share the same 3.0 duratec and cd4e tranny. (In the v6 form) So as long as the years and engine match up you should be fine.

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1) When your vehicle is stuck and unable to achieve movement in 2WD mode.

2) While driving on soft (unpaved) surface such as mud, deep snow, or sand.

3) When otherwise unable to climb over an obstacle.

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Check the coolant reservior for any leak. 1. If there is leak, try to stop the leak by A). go for coolant reservior replacement from dealership or from junk yard used part dealer. B). Stop the leak by putting adequate glue (i.e. glue which could sustain high temp) over the leak area. 2. If there is NO leak, it is probably a bad sensor, a known problem according to the Mazda Parts Dept. Replace the reservoir which includes the coolant sensor. They are sold as one part.