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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE I SPORT, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTHEADLIGHTSTROUBLESHOOTING (LIGHTING SYSTEM - EXCEPT HYBRID)INTERIOR LIGHTINGINSPECTION AND VERIFICATIONNOTES
2008 Mazda Tribute i Sport, FWD, Standard
Inspection and Verification: Notes
2008 Mazda Tribute i Sport, FWD, StandardSECTION Notes
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Courtesy lamps
- Map lamps
- Cargo lamp
- Door ajar switches (part of the door latches)
- Liftgate ajar switch (part of the liftgate latch)
- Liftgate glass latch/ajar switch (part of the liftgate window latch)
- Vanity lamps
- Smart junction box (SJB) fuse(s):
- 9 (15A) (courtesy lamps)
- 25 (10A) (demand lamps)
- Smart junction box (SJB)
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Courtesy lamp
- Map lamp
- Cargo lamp
- Vanity lamps
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.NOTE:
- Make sure the interior lamp switches are in the DOOR position.
- If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).NOTE:
- Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
- Check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- Check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- see PINPOINT TEST 14: NO POWER TO THE SCAN TOOL , to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.
NOTE:- The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- Verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- Verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- See PINPOINT TEST 1: THE PCM DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE SCAN TOOL OR NO HIGH SPEED CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (HS-CAN) COMMUNICATION , to diagnose no response from the PCM.
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, See COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
- Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the SJB.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DTC CHART . For all other DTCs, see HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) SIGNALS .
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - INTERIOR LIGHTING .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.