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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE/FUEL - EXCEPT HYBRID]
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Symptom Troubleshooting [Engine/Fuel - Except Hybrid]
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Symptom Troubleshooting [Engine/Fuel - Except Hybrid]
- Foreword
- Engine OBD II Monitors
- OBD II Overview
- Catalyst Efficiency Monitor
- General Catalyst Monitor Operation
- Cold Start Emission Reduction Monitor
- Overview
- Cold Start Emission Reduction Component Monitor
- Low Idle Air Flow Test
- Low Idle Air Flow Test Operation
- Low Idle Air, Flow Test Entry Conditions
- Spark Timing Monitor Test
- Spark Timing Monitor Test Operation
- Spark Timing Monitor Test Entry Conditions
- Cold Start Emission Reduction System Monitor
- Cold Start Emission Reduction System Monitor Test Operation
- Cold Start Emission Reduction System Monitor Entry Conditions
- Comprehensive Component Monitor (CCM)
- Electric Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EEGR) System Monitor
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Leak Check Monitor
- Engine Off Natural Vacuum (EONV) EVAP Leak Check Monitor
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Monitor - Differential Pressure Feedback EGR
- Fuel System Monitor
- Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Monitor
- Misfire Detection Monitor
- Misfire Monitor Specifications
- Thermostat Monitor
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- Electronic Engine Control (EEC) System
- Overview
- Powertrain Control Hardware
- Power and Ground Signals
- Powertrain Control Software
- Catalyst and Exhaust Systems
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Systems
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Systems
- Electric Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EEGR) System Overview
- Fuel Systems
- Ignition Systems
- Intake Air Systems
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Controlled Charging System
- Communication Error
- Diagnostic Tools
- Diagnostic Methods
- Vehicle Check/Preparation
- Quick Test Description
- Clear the Continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Reset the Emission Monitors Information in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- Resetting The Keep Alive Memory (KAM)
- On-Board System Readiness (OSR)
- Output State Control (OSC)
- Output Test Mode (OTM)
- Parameter Identification (PID)
- Freeze Frame Data
- Flash Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM)
- Intermittent Diagnostic Techniques
- Adaptive Fuel DTC Diagnostic Techniques
- Quick Test
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD) Drive Cycle
- Description of OBD II Drive Cycle
- Drive Cycle Recommendations
- Vehicle Preparation
- OBD II Drive Cycle
- Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycles
- EGR Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle
- HO2S Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle
- Fuel or Misfire Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle
- EVAP Running Loss System Repair Verification Drive Cycle
- Catalyst Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart - B, C And U Codes
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index - Powertrain Control Module (Pcm)
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Application Chart
- Pcm Quick Test
- Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Relay
- Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor And Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor / Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor
- Fuel Rail Pressure Temperature (FRPT) Sensor
- Intake Manifold Tuning Valve (IMTV) System
- Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S) Over Voltage
- Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S)
- Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S) Heater Circuit
- Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S)
- Adaptive Fuel Control
- Fuel Injector Malfunction
- Fuel Pump (FP) Primary Or Secondary Circuit
- Misfire Detection Monitor
- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Malfunction
- Knock Sensor Malfunction
- Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) Malfunction
- Secondary Ignition (Cop)
- Integrated Ignition Coil On Plug Coil A Through F Failure
- EGR System Malfunction - 3.0L
- EGR System Malfunction - 2.3L
- Catalyst Efficiency Monitor Malfunction
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Monitor And System Malfunction
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Malfunction
- EVAP System Malfunction
- Fuel Tank Pressure (Ftp) Sensor Malfunction
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Malfunction
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
- Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Power Relay
- Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch Malfunction
- Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch Malfunction
- OBD II Drive Cycle Malfunction
- Data Link Connector (DLC) Malfunction
- Ho2S Heater(S)
- Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S) Signals
- Fuel System Not Switching At Fuel Trim (Rich Or Lean)
- Generator/Regulator System Malfunction
- DTC P1260: Passive Anti-Theft System
- Engine Rpm/Vehicle Speed Limiter Reached
- Differential Pressure Feedback (DPFEGR) Sensor Malfunction
- EGR Vacuum Regulator (EGRVR) Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Monitor And System
- Canister Vent (CV) Solenoid Malfunction
- Air Conditioning Clutch (A/Cc) Relay Circuit
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector
- A/C Control Signal (ACCS) Malfunction
- Air Conditioning Pressure (ACP) Transducer Sensor
- Cooling Fan Malfunction
- Diagnostic Index
- Starting Concerns
- Hard Start / Long Crank / Erratic Start / Erratic Crank
- Cranks Normal But Will Not Start
- Unique Idle Concern
- Fast Idle
- Low Idle / Stalls During Deceleration
- Engine Poor DRIVEABILITY
- Backfires
- Lack / Loss Of Power
- Knocking / Pinging
- Poor Fuel Economy
- Emission Compliance
- Mil/TCIL Never On And Mil/TCIL Always On
- Exhaust System Concerns
- Fuel Odor In Engine Compartment
- Engine Noise
- Exhaust Sulfur Smell
- All Supported On Board System Readiness Tests Not Completed
- Fuel Pump Always On
- Engine
- Evaporative Emission System
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Fuel Filler Cap
- Fuel Vapor Recirculation Tube
- Fuel Vapor Control Valve (3.0L [4V])
- Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vapor Management Valve
- Canister Vent Solenoid
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Check Valve
- Dust Separator
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister
- Fuel Vapor Vent Valve (FVV) Assembly
- Fuel Filler Pipe Check Valve
- Evaporative Emission System Monitor
- EVAP Running Loss System Leak Test
- Inspection and Verification
- Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
- Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle
- Canister Vent Solenoid Closing Procedure
- Acceleration Control
- Charging System
- Battery And Cables
- Starting System
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Engine
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Drive Belts
- Engine Cooling
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Engine Cooling System
- Connector End Views - Engine Cooling
- Pinpoint Test 1: Loss Of Coolant
- Pinpoint Test 2: The Engine Overheats
- Pinpoint Test 3: The Engine Does Not Reach Normal Operating Temperature
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Fueling
- Pinpoint Test 1: Hiss When Opening Fuel Cap
- Pinpoint Test 2: Excessive Fuel Odor
- Pinpoint Test 3: Unable To Refuel (ORVR)
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Accelerator
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Charging System
- Connector End Views - Charging System
- Pinpoint Test 1: Battery Is Discharged Or Voltage Is Low
- Pinpoint Test 2: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On And Any Charging System DTC Stored
- Pinpoint Test 3: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running And No Charging System DTC Present
- Pinpoint Test 4: The Generator Is Noisy
- Pinpoint Test 5: Radio Interference
- Pinpoint Test 6: The Generator Is Noisy
- Pinpoint Test 7: Radio Interference
- Pinpoint Test 8: Battery Condition Test
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Starting System
- Connector End Views - Starting System
- Pinpoint Test 1: The Engine Does Not Crank
- Pinpoint Test 2: Unusual Starter Noise
- Speed Control
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Speed Control
- Connector End Views - Speed Control
- Pinpoint Test 1: The Speed Control Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test 2: The Set Speed Fluctuates
- Pinpoint Test 3: The Speed Control Does Not Disengage When The Brakes Are Applied
- Pinpoint Test 4: The Speed Control Does Not Disengage When The Clutch Is Applied
- Pinpoint Test 5: A Single Speed Control Button Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test 6: Flash With Last Switch Pressed, But No Dynamic Pull Occurs At Throttle And The Speed Control Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test 8: Flash Code 3 - Speed Control DEACTIVATOR Switch Circuit Failure
- Pinpoint Test 9: Flash Code 4 - Clutch/Neutral Switch Circuit Failure
- Pinpoint Test 9: The Speed Control Indicator Lamp Is Always On
- Pinpoint Test 7: Flash Code 2 - STOPLAMP Switch Circuit Failure
- General Test Index
- Test 1: Vehicle Reference Voltage (VREF)
- Test 2: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil)
- Test 3: Intermittent
- Test 4: Fuel Delivery System
- Test 5: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
- Test 6: Pcm Power Relay
- Test 7: Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Test 8: Fuel Pump Inspection
- Test 9: Fuel Line/Fuel Pressure Hold Inspection
- Test 10: Fuel Injector Inspection
- Test 11: EGR Valve - Vacuum
- Test 12: EGR Vacuum Regulator (EGRVR) Solenoid Inspection
- Test 13: Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor
- Test 14: No Start
- Test 15: Ignition Scope Test
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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.