20 Most Recent 2001 Mazda Tribute - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Remove the seat from the vehicle Then work on the motor issue Only 4 nuts or bolts to get the seat out

sounds like the battery is not holding a good charge. first get the battery checked out. if its good then then make that all required ground location for your tribute are good and not corroded and/or broken. if any grounds are not to your liking, repair and/or replace accordingly.

have the battery condition checked as may not be holding enough charge

Just fit a new one there not expensive,that's if it keeps stopping the motor intermittently.

Are your brake lights working?

• No? It's either the fuse for your brake light circuit, or the brake light switch at the pedal.
• Yes? In that case, the interlock solenoid is stuck in position, has burned out, or has become disconnected.

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You may be able to add refrigerant with a do-it-yourself kit but you may do more damage than good. Without gauges and proper training you may add air with the refrigerant or may overcharge the system. This could cause high head pressure which could damage the compressor and increase the horsepower needed to drive it = gas milage. Air added includes humidity and water combines with the refrigerant to make acid which eats away at the insides of the system. Best bet: leave it to the experts..

You have to support the engine, push it up a half inch. Use a 2x4 block over the jack. The remove the right engine support.

check the fuel filter air filter and vacuume lines if they all good make sure the spark plugs are making a bright blue spark

The latch mechanism has failed. You can buy those online.

Gear broke on drive axle Wheel sensor code usualy

they may not be vacuum lines may be breather pipes move the pipes around to there full extent and if nowhere is available to push them on i'd think they were breather tubes , when engine running place end of pipe on the back of your hand and feel if they are sucking or blowing ?

sounds like normal behavior