Try forcing the steering wheel one way or another as you turn the key do the same with the shifter. Note I maybe should have said "use reasonable force" so now I did. You might try having a key recut, the best luck I've had is to call a locksmith for a price of a service call, I've always been happily surprised at the price. I hope this helps, Take care. Merry Christmas
SOURCE: 2001 Mazda Tribute wont start
the problem is probably an idle air control valve. its a cheap fix. the body is ford the motor is mazda.
Luke
SOURCE: Gear shift is broken in a 2001 Mazda Tribute 3.0
Mine did the same thing on May 31. Turns out the cable that passes through the firewall from the steering column to the side of the transmission had come disconected at the transmission. I was able to re-connect it using a tie wrap for a temporary solution. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: My key while in the ignition won't turn over or
The key is tied to the computer which controls the engine. Apparently the key you are using needs to be reprogrammed to the computer. The dealer can do this for you.
SOURCE: 2001 Mazda Tribute No transmission-- it will
The plastic rod ends on the cable assy that goes between the shft lever in the colum and the transmittion are worn. I change the cable for the same reason last week and that fixed the problem.
The cable part number is MZEC01-46-500E the price from the Mazda dealer was US $ 64.98. Is easy to change all you need is aphillips screw driver & pliers
SOURCE: Mazda Tribute 2003 ignition switch
My 2001 Mazda Tribute ignition key cylinder was broken and locking up constantly. I would
have to jiggle my key for up to 20 minutes to crank the car (it had
nothing to do with steering wheel or shifter lock – the cylinder was
busted). If at home sometimes I would resort to getting out a sander to
vibrate the key while in the ignition and get it to turn. I was ready
to take a sledge hammer to the car. I didn’t do any internet research
on replacing the key cylinder until today because I figured it would be
a big miserable job…but it wasn’t!!! To get to the cylinder, remove the
3 screws on the bottom side of the plastic steering column cover.
Remove cover – use a screw driver to pry apart. Turn key to run
position (don’t start engine). There is a pin on the bottom of the
cylinder which is now exposed- take a small screw driver and push the
pin in and pull on key. Cylinder should slide out. Get a new Ford
Escape cylinder at the auto parts store (I payed $86, comes with two programmable
keys), note: the parts store will not have one for Mazda, but Escape and Tribute are essentially the same car – many Mazda
parts you can only get at the dealer for an outrageous price. Now do the following procedure...(note: you must have both original ignition keys for this to work)
1. Get some long needle nose pliers (forceps work best because they lock).
2. Grab the receiver knob that the end of the key cylinder normally engages near the center of the steering column. (Look in the hole that the cylinder was in)
3. Take one of the original ignition keys and insert it into the open cylinder hole alongside the pliers (this simulates the key being in the ignition/cylinder)
4. Push in and turn the pliers (ignition knob) and the first original key at the same time to run position - don't start the engine.
5. Wait for the key light to go off on the dash and turn pliers/key
back to off position…note, if key light is flashing, tilt pliers
slightly and try again.
6. Repeat with second original key and then the new key. You must go in this order and you must go from one key to the next in 10 seconds or less. This is how the car programs the new key. You may have
to try a few times (I had to) and tilt the pliers a bit if they
interfere with programming (key light flashing).
7. Once the key light comes on solid for a second or two and goes off with
all three keys in a row (not flashing) then you have it. Repeat process with
original keys and other new key.
8. Use pliers to align receiver knob to run position and Insert new key cylinder (remember to insert new key in new cylinder and align so cylinder will slide in properly - key should be turned in cylinder to run position).
9. Try out new keys…car
should start! Install column plastic cover. You will still need to
carry an original key to open the doors unless you fully trust that
your keyless entry fob will always work. I would estimate this job to
take about 20-30 minutes if you have the tools and new cylinder ready
when you start. I was VERY skeptical when I tried this, but it worked
great for me and I thank Mike at Cheapfobs.com blog a bunch!!…Good luck with yours!
(it had
nothing to do with steering wheel or shifter lock – the cylinder was
busted). If at home sometimes I would resort to getting out a sander to
vibrate the key while in the ignition and get it to turn. I was ready
to take a sledge hammer to the car. I didn’t do any internet research
on replacing the key cylinder until today because I figured it would be
a big miserable job…but it wasn’t!!! (key light flashing).1,650 views
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