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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE/FUEL - EXCEPT HYBRID]STARTING CONCERNS

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Starting Concerns

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Starting Concerns

STARTING CONCERNS DESCRIPTION

1	STARTING CONCERNS
DESCRIPTION	No Crank

INSPECTION CHART - STARTING CONCERNS

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	PRELIMINARY CHECKS Carry out the following preliminary checks: Battery connections Starter relay connections Transaxle in PARK (A/T) or NEUTRAL (WT) Clutch fully depressed (M/T) Alarm/anti-theft devices Fuses/fuse links Are all the checks OK?	Yes	GO to the next step.
1		No	REPAIR as necessary. VERIFY symptom no longer exists.
2	LISTEN FOR STARTER RELAY "CLICKING" Is a "clicking" sound heard from the starter relay when the ignition key is turned to START?	Yes	GO to the next step.
2		No	Go to step 5.
3	CHECK STARTING SYSTEM SECONDARY CIRCUITS See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STARTING SYSTEM to check starter, starter ground, starter relay cable to starter, battery or other items as directed. Is a fault indicated?	Yes	REPAIR as required.
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	CHECK BASE ENGINE Check for base engine concerns (such as seized/hydro-locked engine, damaged flywheel). Is a fault indicated?	Yes	REPAIR as required.
4		No	VERIFY test results. See DIAGNOSTIC INDEX to repair any additional symptoms.
5	CHECK OPERATION OF OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES Do any other electrical accessories work?	Yes	GO to the next step.
5		No	CHECK the charging system. See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - CHARGING SYSTEM .
6	CARRY OUT PCM KOEO SELF-TEST. ALSO RETRIEVE ANY CONTINUOUS MEMORY DTCS. Are any DTCs displayed during Continuous Memory DTCs or Key On Engine Off (KOEO) Self-Tests?	Yes	CHECK for cause. See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - CHARGING SYSTEM .
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	CHECK STARTING SYSTEM PRIMARY CIRCUITS Check the starting system primary circuits as follows: See Section 01-01A (Engine) to check starter relay, brake interlock switch, ignition switch or other checks as directed. See TROUBLESHOOTING (Transaxle) to check transaxle linkage adjustment, TR sensor adjustment, CPP switch or other checks as directed. Are components/systems OK?	Yes	GO to the next step.
7		No	REPAIR as required.
8	Carry out After Repair Procedure to ensure customer's concern has been resolved.

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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.