Why does my Mazda Tribute not start properly?

Why does my Mazda Tribute not start properly?

We were told a TSB exists on the spark plugs which can cause the coil packs to malfunction, ultimately this led to the PCM dying. At least that’s the theory. Our Tribute has always been slower to start in my opinion, pretty much matching your experience prior to the repair.

Is there a TSB for Mazda Tribute coils?

Whatever the case, you may be able to petition Mazda about the coil costs, since a TSB apparently exists for the spark plugs and their potential for damage to the coils.

What causes a Mazda Tribute to run rough at idle?

Customer may also complain of rough idle, surging under light throttle, ignition misfire etc. Problem: The EGR valve leaks causing exhaust gases to enter the combustion chamber at all times, therefore creating a lean air/fuel mixture. This symptom is most noticeable at idle.

What causes lean air / fuel mixture in Mazda Tribute?

The EGR valve leaks causing exhaust gases to enter the combustion chamber at all times, therefore creating a lean air/fuel mixture. This symptom is most noticeable at idle. To test for a leaking EGR valve temporarily block off valve with blanking gasket and recheck for lean air/fuel symptoms.

We were told a TSB exists on the spark plugs which can cause the coil packs to malfunction, ultimately this led to the PCM dying. At least that’s the theory. Our Tribute has always been slower to start in my opinion, pretty much matching your experience prior to the repair.

Is the Mazda Tribute the same as Ford Escape?

It is the same engine that Ford uses in their 3.0 Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute as well. So the procedure for Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute should be almost the same. This covers many years. All the way from 2002- 2008. If you need to replace the front spark plugs and ignition coils, it is very easy procedure.

When to replace spark plugs on Mazda Tribute?

So the procedure for Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute should be almost the same. This covers many years. All the way from 2002- 2008. If you need to replace the front spark plugs and ignition coils, it is very easy procedure. However, for the rear ones you will need to remove the upper intake.

Can You replicate a Mazda Tribute V6 es?

So for projects and things that could be replicated, unless it’s straightforward, I’ll mainly do showcasing type videos or follow along with my progress so you can see what I did, which isn’t necessarily the way it has to be done. As always, if you enjoy my videos, consider dropping a like, and maybe even subscribing to see my future videos.

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