2001 Mazda MPV PCV hose replacement
2001 Mazda MPV with 123,000 miles and Check Engine light illuminated.
OBD codes P0171 P0174 P0481 P0421 indicating a lean run condition (unmetered intake air in this case)
Mazda dealers charge 2 hours ($190 locally) to replace this hose!
It took me approx. 1 hour to complete and I had no idea where it was located beforehand.
The hose (Mazda pn GY01-13-89YB) is a ripoff at $69.04 list (as of 5/2008). The abusive labor charge adds insult to injury!!!
Making/saving $190/hour ain't bad! Basic metric hand tools required. GOOD LUCK!!!
Disclosure: I used to fix cars for a living, so I'm not afraid to attempt this job!
Read MoreOBD codes P0171 P0174 P0481 P0421 indicating a lean run condition (unmetered intake air in this case)
Mazda dealers charge 2 hours ($190 locally) to replace this hose!
It took me approx. 1 hour to complete and I had no idea where it was located beforehand.
The hose (Mazda pn GY01-13-89YB) is a ripoff at $69.04 list (as of 5/2008). The abusive labor charge adds insult to injury!!!
Making/saving $190/hour ain't bad! Basic metric hand tools required. GOOD LUCK!!!
Disclosure: I used to fix cars for a living, so I'm not afraid to attempt this job!
Don
on August 26, 2009Just noted my email doesn't show up. It's dgoonan at gmail dot com. Thanks.
Don
on August 26, 2009Ken,
I'm hoping you check for comments occasionally as I don't see an email address listed for you.
I just wanted to commend you on the great pictures for the MPV pcv hose replacement. I also have a 2001 (with about 152k miles) and I am going to attempt the hose replacement probably tomorrow. If you don't mind, I'd love to be able to ask a question or two before I start the job. If you don't mind, please contact my email address noted above. Thanks.