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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE/FUEL - EXCEPT HYBRID]SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STARTING SYSTEM
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Starting System

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Starting System
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STARTING SYSTEM

Problem Possible Cause Action
  • The engine does not crank
  • Battery
  • Fuse(s)
  • Starter motor
  • Circuitry
  • PCM
  • Starter motor relay
  • Anti-theft system
  • Clutch cutoff switch
  • Transmission Range sensor
  • The engine cranks slowly
  • Battery
  • Starter motor
  • Circuitry
  • CARRY OUT the Starter Motor Component Test.
  • Unusual starter noise
  • Starter motor mounting
  • Starter motor
  • Incorrect starter drive engagement
  • The starter spins but the engine does not crank
  • Starter motor
  • INSPECT the starter motor mounting and engagement. REPAIR as necessary.
  • Damaged flywheel/ring gear teeth
  • INSPECT the flywheel/ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. REPAIR as necessary.
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