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2002 Mazda Tribute Questions & Answers
TRIBUTE TURNS OFF
suprisingly it could be the TCC Solenoid on ur transmission. it could be locked in a gear and when u go to change the gear it stalls out. sooner or later the clutch in the auto transmission will let go and allow you to move. its a long shot. does this happen after a dead cold start or have u been running the car for a while?
5 series' of 5 beeps in a row on start up
Check the Air Bag Indicator Light. When you turn the car on it should stay on for 6 seconds and then turn itself off. If a fault is detected in the system operation check, the indicator light will either fail to light, stay on continuously or flash. The flashing may not start until up to 30 seconds after the initial systems check.
If there is a fault in the system AND the air bag indicator light fails to light then an audible tone will alert you- it will be a set of 5 chimes (bells/beeps) five times in a row.
Have the Air Bag serviced and the indicator light bulb changed. Since the dash will be off in order to change the bulb, I would have all of the other dash lights changed at the same time. If one goes out, others will surely follow.
Good luck!
Corri R. / Service Writer
Rear door wont unlock or sometimes wont lock
The rear door lock actuator needs to be replaced. If you have the dealer do it you will pay $300.00+. If you do it, you can do it in an hour for about $20.00. Just buy a universal actuator kit that looks similar to the one already in there from the factory. Do A Google Search on "Mazda Tribute Rear Door Lock Actuator" to find sources for them.
This is a VERY common problem on Ford Escapes and Mazda Tributes, all years. I am surprised there has not been a recall on this.
I have a 2002 Mazda
i do have the same problem before but after changing all my electric ignition coil (6pcs) it runs smooth and economical. try it. cost me $114 for the parts not bad.
I need to change the oil and filter. What size is
Make sure your car is off and cool (cannot have been running for the last hour as the oil will burn)
Owner's manual will say exactly what oil and oil filter to use. Most stores have cross reference sheets as well
You'll need a socket wrench with an adapter for the oil filter and an adapter for the drain plug
You could get an oil filter strap as well instead of the adapter.
Your filter will be located on the bottom of the engine, either on the front or back of it
Remove the filler cap on the top of the engine....
Put
a drain tray under the drain pan and remove the drain plug (it will
leak oil out as you're loosening it). Do not lose the drain plug as
you'll be using it still. Check plug to see if there's any extra metal
on it (ie. engine parts are grinding) Let drain and then repeat for oil
filter.
Once completely drained, put the plug back in and then
poor a bit of oil into the oil filter and then reinstall the filter.
Pour the required amount of oil in through the top of the engine and
close the cap....
My mazda tribute is overheating alot
Hi and welcome to FixYa!
There are few things that can cause the vehicle to heat. Please check the following to resolve the issue:
- A faulty water pump can cause the car to overheat. If the water pump is faulty the coolant will not circulate properly on the engine which can result to overheating. You will need to have it replaced if that's the case.
- A worn out or damaged radiator hose. Just a small hole on the hose can cause the vehicle to overheat so have it replaced.
- A weak radiator blower motor. If the blower motor is weak it tends not to cool down the engine so have the blower motor replaced.
These are the few things that can cause the car to overheat so please have the following be checked.
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Trouble codes p0720, and p1714 my Tribute will
The P0720 error code is a powertrain output shaft speed (OSS) sensor circuit malfunction. The P1714 trouble code is a SSA Inductive Signature Malfunction. Check the wiring harness on the transmission and if your wiring turns out to be ok then you will ned to replace the shifter bushing.
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