Before you dive into removing your door try this.
Mazda mpv sliding door won t close.
Pull the door handle and release it letting it snap back several times.
Door will not shut properly will not open at all or does not close flush with van.
The power slide door will go to close seems to get hung up then re opens.
I have an 04 mpv with almost 40k miles my passenger side power sliding door work fine but the driver s side won t close.
The problem is a half open door latch that won t let the door unlock.
Each time dealer claims it s fixed.
Labor costs are estimated between 62 and 78 while parts are priced at 1 064.
I just fixed this same problem.
Replacing sliding door roller on a mazda 5.
It has been to the dealership 4 times for repair.
It happened to me 3 different times in a month so i got good at it.
The average cost for a mazda mpv power sliding door motor replacement is between 1 126 and 1 142.
During production mazda has sprayed to much body adhesive at the lower door channel where the rollers are they says to have a dealer clean the area with adhesive remover and relubricate the are this is why doors are sticking it gets worse with cold weather.
This is not the proper fix.
When the button is pressed it will try to unlatch then make a few knocking noises then beeps until the power switch is turned off.
I have a 2004 mazda mpv.
Estimate does not include taxes and fees.
The sliding door will not close in cold weather when the rear locking mechanism freezes or binds.
If it is helped along once it starts to engage in the closing process it will fully close and lock.
Left roller part number.
Right power sliding door wont open or close on my 2002 mazda mpv es.
Mazda 2003 mpv door locks.
Mazda mpv 2003 purchased in feb 03.
Plus if the van is passed the 12 month 12 000 mile warraty period it s not a warranty repair expect to.