Why are all 6 cylinders of Mazda Tribute failing?
For all 6 to be failing is really pointing to an ignition component that is common to all 6 cylinders. Were the misfires in the computer error memory before of after the PCM was replaced?
Where is the number 2 coil on a Mazda Tribute?
Hi guys i am new here, ok my friend read the code from my 2002 mazda tribute and the number 2 cylinder is misfiring ihad the same problem before diferent coil, this guy told me which coil was the problem and i just changed it. now i need to know the location of the number 2 coil is it at the front or the back and middle or side.
What causes a spark plug to fail on a Mazda Tribute?
The most common fault we have found is the failure of ignition coils (COP- coil on plug). This coil failure may be due to either the age of unit or premature failure as a result of air leaks causing coils to overload and oil leaks causing contamination of spark plug tubes.
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.
Are there any problems with the Mazda Tribute?
Mazda Tribute/Ford Escape V6 common problems. As this model has been in Australia for over 10 years, we are now getting many tech calls relating to the Mazda Tribute/Ford Escape V6. Listed below are some common problems and remedies. Symptom 1: DFPE Sensor (Differential Pressure Feedback EGR)
How to fix Mazda Tribute cylinder misfire ( 2000 )?
Start removing all the mark parts in red circles. (upper bolts from the intake manifold,hoses,vacuum hoses,filter tube,etc) The ignition coil should get around 1.5 volts to work (at least in my truck) this will change constantly due to the cylinder position. Measure between using the two cables from the coil pack connector
When to replace coil pack in Mazda Tribute misfire?
If you get around 1.5v in all of them we will start replacing the coil pack. ej misfire cyl #1 – we place coil pack #1 in cylinder # 4 – this is to make sure you have a bad coil pack.
How many volts does a Mazda Tribute cylinder need?
The ignition coil should get around 1.5 volts to work (at least in my truck) this will change constantly due to the cylinder position. Measure between using the two cables from the coil pack connector The cylinder fire like this: 1,4,2,5,3,6.
Can a misfire kill a Mazda Tribute coil?
I don’t think the misfire kill the PCM either. But Mazda will not pay for the new PCM unless we change all 6 coils. So, we paid and the car was fixed. They told us the old PCM was dead. They could not read anything out of it. After the new one was put in, they started the car and hooked it up to their diagnostic system.
Why is my Mazda Tribute spark not working?
Were the misfires in the computer error memory before of after the PCM was replaced? If before, then whatever caused that set of messages to be logged in could have caused a PCM failure. However, if the error messages were logged in after the PCM was replaced then the problem could be the new PCM.
What was the problem with my Mazda Tribute?
Had the same probleme, when it rained, the engine would misfire. Mazda Tribute for those who don’t know, its a hybrid, meaning not pure Mazda. Its a Ford Escape basically. After a while of misfiring when it rained, the EGR valve blew a hole on its side, the DPFE popped off and burned. Brought it to a garage. Had cracks in 4 of 6 coils.
Why are the catalytic converters on my Mazda Tribute burnt out?
But it didn’t stop there, the Mazda Tribute, V6 has 3 catalytic converts. All three were burned out due to the misfire. Had to replace them them all as they were burned out from the misfires. Its was a very VERY expensive repair. It fixed the problem.