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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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. You can download all the information for this Tech Tip, Click here.
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.
What to do if your Mazda Tribute V6 is leaking?
To test for a leaking EGR valve temporarily block off valve with blanking gasket and recheck for lean air/fuel symptoms. Ensure the inlet manifold and plenum chamber gaskets are not leaking as air leaks in this region are also very common. Remedy: Replace the EGR valve.
What kind of car is 2001 Mazda Tribute?
I recently bought a 2001 Mazda Tribute with a 145,000mi that acts up only when it’s cold, and then after about 5 to 10 mins the vehicle runs perfectly fine.
Why does my tribute engine Lope at idle?
Been reading alot about idle problems with cold starts and the possible causes from bad IACV’s to leaking intake gaskets. Never had problems with my Tribute until a few months ago when starting it cold, the engine started to lope like it was starved for gas.
What kind of spark plug does Mazda Tribute use?
Hi, after I replaced the Spark Plug and PCV valve on my 2001 Mazda Tribute V6 the idle became rough as if it is going to die. I replaced the old spark plugs with Bosch Platinum +4 and a PCV valve I purchaced from Auto Zone.
What makes tribute dx 4 cyl stall at idle?
2001 Tribute DX 4 cyl, 5speed manual, 122,000 miles. If I turn off/on the motor too many times in a given time period, it stalls at idle. Letting it sit awhile helps sometimes. Fuel filter replaced no luck. Any suggestion greatly appreciated.
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.
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.
Why does my Mazda 3 want to stall?
I’ve got the EXACT same problem. Put it in Neutral or Park, idles at 700 RPM. Put it in Drive and brake, idles at 300 and it feels like the car wants to stall. When the car is cold, it’s fine. When it warms up, it acts up.
Why does my Mazda 3 idle with no AC?
After driving a bit and the engine warming up completely, whenever i stop the idle drops down to ~400-500 rpms and feels/sounds rough, no AC on. But it has never died on me, never thrown any lights or codes, and runs like a champ when you’re actually driving and idle improves when in park or neutral.
After driving a bit and the engine warming up completely, whenever i stop the idle drops down to ~400-500 rpms and feels/sounds rough, no AC on. But it has never died on me, never thrown any lights or codes, and runs like a champ when you’re actually driving and idle improves when in park or neutral.
I’ve got the EXACT same problem. Put it in Neutral or Park, idles at 700 RPM. Put it in Drive and brake, idles at 300 and it feels like the car wants to stall. When the car is cold, it’s fine. When it warms up, it acts up.
Been reading alot about idle problems with cold starts and the possible causes from bad IACV’s to leaking intake gaskets. Never had problems with my Tribute until a few months ago when starting it cold, the engine started to lope like it was starved for gas.