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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [WINDOWS/MIRRORS/ROOF/SEATS - EXCEPT HYBRID)SEATSINSPECTION AND VERIFICATIONNOTES
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Inspection and Verification: Notes
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Notes
- Verify the customer concern by operating the power seat or heated seat functions.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Switch(es)
- Seat tracks obstructed or damaged
- Lumbar assembly damaged
- Recliner assembly damaged (backrest frame)
- Seat cushion or backrest trim cover damaged (heated seat heater elements)
- Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 19 (30A) (power seat)
- Smart junction box (SJB) fuses:
- 18 (20A) (heated seats)
- 43 (10A) (heated seats)
- Wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connector(s)
- Seat control switch
- Power seat motor (seat track)
- Heated seat switch (part of the manual climate control module)
- Heated seat relay
- Cushion or backrest heater element
- Manual climate control module
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the concern is with the power seat, verify the symptom and see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - POWER SEAT
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- Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
- If the concern is with the heated seat and the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
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NOTE:
- The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the data link connector (DLC) are provided to the VCM.
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 No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool. See COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - TROUBLESHOOTING .
- The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the data link connector (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 no response from the smart junction box (SJB), manual climate control module. See COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - TROUBLESHOOTING .
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication from one or more modules, See COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - TROUBLESHOOTING .
- 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 manual climate control module.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to Manual Climate Control Module DTC Chart. For all other DTCs, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART - B, C AND U CODES .
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - POWER SEAT
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- Only the heated seat system related DTCs are listed. For all other manual climate control module DTCs, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART - B, C AND U CODES .
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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.