The service and repair manual for the 1989 Mazda MPV — 2.6L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mazda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.6L I4 — 159 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 180 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Cargo Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · Passenger Standard Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 27 complaints · 17 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 MPV manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- Engine Performance 782
- Accessories & Equipment 62
- General Information 1,405
- Body & Frame 18
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 115
- Brakes 25
- Maintenance 81
- Drivelines & Axles 48
- Steering 39
- Electrical 112
- Suspension 66
- Engine Mechanical 105
- Transmission 110
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 MPV
- Electrical System — ignition › switch · 15V674000If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Seat Belts — front › anchorage · 89V194000Vans would not comply with fmvss 210.
Owners have filed 27 complaints and Mazda has issued 17 technical service bulletins for the 1989 MPV. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 MPV manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 MPV?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.6L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the Cargo Standard Cargo Van 3-Door, Passenger Standard Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for this year.
What 1989 MPV problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 MPV, covering electrical system, seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mazda dealers.
Does it include 1989 MPV wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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