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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE/FUEL - EXCEPT HYBRID]PCM QUICK TEST
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Pcm Quick Test

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Pcm Quick Test
INSPECTION CHART - PCM QUICK TEST

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 RECORD CONTINUOUS MEMORY DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (FFD)
  • Connect IDS or equivalent tester to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  • Key ON, engine OFF (KOEO).
  • Retrieve all stored DTCs
  • Are any DTCs present? 
 Yes RECORD ALL stored DTCs (Continuous Memory DTC) and Freeze Frame Data (FFD) on repair order. GO to the next step.
No GO to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
  • Check for related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available? 
 Yes CARRY OUT repair or diagnosis according to available repair information.
If vehicle is not repaired, GO to the next step.
NO GO to the next step.
3 CARRY OUT THE KEY ON, ENGINE OFF (KOEO) SELF-TEST
  • Warm engine to normal operating temperature.
  • Key ON, engine OFF (KOEO).
  • Turn off all electrical loads.
  • Activate KOEO On Demand Self-Test using IDS or equivalent tester Diagnostic Test Modes.
  • Are any KOEO DTCs (except P1000) present? 
 Yes REPAIR KOEO DTC. GO to applicable DTC troubleshooting procedure. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)  .
NO GO to the next step.
4 CARRY OUT THE KEY ON, ENGINE RUNNING (KOER).SELF-TEST
  • KEY ON, engine running (KOER).
  • Active KOER On Demand Self-Test using IDS or equivalent tester Diagnostic test Modes.
  • Are any KOER DTCs (except P1000) Present? 
 Yes REPAIR KOEO DTC, GO to applicable DTC troubleshooting procedure, See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
NO If continuous memory DTC was present at step 1, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)  .
If Continuous Memory DTC was not present at step 1, GO to symptom troubleshooting.
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - ENGINE 01-1-01A-443.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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