Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Mazda Tribute s, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Pcm Quick Test
PCM QUICK TEST
| STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RECORD CONTINUOUS MEMORY DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (FFD)
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Yes | Record all stored DTCs (Continuous Memory DTC) and Freeze Frame Data (FFD) on repair order. Go to next step. |
| No | Go to next step. | ||
| 2 | VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
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Yes | Perform repair or diagnosis according to available repair information. If vehicle is not repaired, go to next step. |
| No | Go to next step. | ||
| 3 | PERFORM KEY ON, ENGINE OFF (KOEO) SELF-TEST
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Yes | Repair KOEO DTC. Go to applicable DTC troubleshooting procedure. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE NUMBERSΒ . |
| No | Go to next step. | ||
| 4 | PERFORM KEY ON, ENGINE RUNNING (KOER) SELF-TEST
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Yes | Repair KOER DTC. Go to applicable DTC troubleshooting procedure. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE NUMBERSΒ |
| No | If Continuous Memory DTC was present at step 1, see
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE NUMBERSΒ
. If Continuous Memory DTC was not present at step 1, go to SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTINGΒ . FUEL PUMP ALWAYS ONΒ . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
