Why does my Mazda Tribute have a misfire error?
The misfire errors are common with older vehicles (the plugs should last for at least 75,000 miles) and usually point to plug/wire replacement of the cylinder that is indicated in the error message. For all 6 to be failing is really pointing to an ignition component that is common to all 6 cylinders.
What was the problem with the Mazda Tribute coil?
They changed out the 6 coils, test drove and hooked it back up to their system. The misfires were gone. When we get the Tribute back, it starts immediately (1 second) instead of 2 or 3 seconds as always before. And it feel a little stronger and smoother than before. I think the old PCM has always had a small defect from the start from the factory.
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.
Is it hard to start a Mazda Tribute?
The car has alway run very smooth averaging 21mi./gal in mix driving (70% highway, 30% city). Although, I’ve always thought this Tribute was harder to start than average. I have to turn and hold the key for 2 or 3 seconds to start it. My other cars take 1 second. Thank you in advance for your opinions.
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.
What are the problems with my Mazda Tribute?
I have a 2 litre 2004 Tribute. 50,000 miles run on LPG. Going fine till last service then came back sluggish when cold. Put it down to winter. Now throwing up codes. O2 sensor changed last week. Now new code misfire in No.3 cylinder. Coil pack changed light back on within few miles.
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.
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.
The misfire errors are common with older vehicles (the plugs should last for at least 75,000 miles) and usually point to plug/wire replacement of the cylinder that is indicated in the error message. For all 6 to be failing is really pointing to an ignition component that is common to all 6 cylinders.
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.
The car has alway run very smooth averaging 21mi./gal in mix driving (70% highway, 30% city). Although, I’ve always thought this Tribute was harder to start than average. I have to turn and hold the key for 2 or 3 seconds to start it. My other cars take 1 second. Thank you in advance for your opinions.