20 Most Recent 2004 Mazda Tribute - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Check the code OBDII scanner then fix or go to auto zone.

Replace O2 sensor first if you're certain it is malfunctioning. Always fix one thing at a time!

Replace the cooling fan relay.

sound like radiator and heater core plugged with rust and debris.need have radiator shop flush out the system or buy a flush kit at any auto parts stores.

replace vacuum hoses

sounds like oxygen sensor replace oxy sensor or dyi splice and connect back together

If the plastic box is located on the intake manifold, and the air filter tube leads to it, it is the mass air flow sensor. If it is located on the firewall, (about 3-4 inches long, 2-3 inches wide) it is the map sensor. If it is part of the emissions system, it is your charcoal canister. This box is larger (sometimes a car battery size)

check your ignition coil #3 im pretty shur

hi i had the problem in the past and it was a loose conection with the wires,

Fuel pump?

The check engine light is telling the driver the computer has found a problem with the engine that can damage the catalytic converter or make the truck burn more fuel. Once you retrieve the trouble codes and fix the problem, the codes are erased and the light should stay off.

yes cars make noise as they accelerate this is quite normal lol

Try this, it's cheap, easy and it won't take long...and it will probably help...

I have a 2001 Tribute and ithas had this problem since about 1 year after buying it new. My motherin law also has one and it has the exact same problem. You can crankthe carcold (sometime even warm) and it will die unless you keep the gas pedal pressed in. I suspect that this is a widespread problem with theTribute. Forget about the Mazda dealer helping. There is a very simpleand cheap solution:

1. Locate the idle air controlvalve...looking at your engine from the front of the car, the valve islocated on top of the air intake towards the far right corner of theengine (next to the plastic cover on top of the engine). The valve ismetal, looks like a small metal cylinder is attached to it, and isbolted on with two bolts. It also has wires plugged into it. You can goto google images and type "Mazda tribute idle air control valve" to see what it looks like.

2. With engine off, unplug the wires from the valve.

3. Remove the two bolts and take valve off of air intake.

4.Inside the metal part you removed, you will see two chambers with ashaft going through them that can extend back and forth. The shaft hasa spring on it, and a plug that can open or plug a hole between the twocavities. This is the idle control valve.

5. Take a flat headscrew driver and pry the shaft back and forth a few times to free itup. There will probably be some dirt/grime on the shaft.

6. Takecarburetor cleaner and spray it in the valve cavities. Allow it to soakfor a minute and drain it out. Repeat if needed to clean it out.

7. Blow in it to dry it out.

8. Take WD40 and spray it in the cavities. Drain excess out
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9. Take the screwdriver and work the shaft back and forth a few more times. The shaft should move freely.

10. Bolt the valve back onto the engine air intake and plug the wires back up to it.

Startthe engine. If this was the problem, and the engine was stalling justbefore doing this procedure, then it should start right up and idlefine. If it was stalling sporadically when started, it should not anymore. I have to do this procedure with my car every 6 - 12 months. Whenthis problem first occurred with my car it took it to the dealerseveral times. Of course it would not do it at the dealer, and theyclaimed ignorance as to the cause. I suspect this is a cash cow forMazda.