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2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Section 1038 (Information System And Entertainment Systems)
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Section 1038 (Information System And Entertainment Systems)
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- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Information and Entertainment System
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- Speaker Walk-Around Test (Except Premium CD6)
- Audio Unit Self-Diagnostic Mode (Except Premium CD6)
- Speaker Walk-Around Test (Premium CD6 Only)
- Audio Unit Self-Diagnostic Mode (Premium CD6 Only)
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Test
- Pinpoint Test A: The Audio Unit is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test B: Poor Reception
- Pinpoint Test C: Poor Quality/Distorted/No Sound From One Or More Speakers (Not All Speakers)
- Pinpoint Test D: The Subwoofer is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test E: Loud Popping Sound When Cycling the Ignition
- Pinpoint Test F: The Audio Unit Does Not Operate Correctly - Speed Sensitive Volume
- Information and Entertainment System - Navigation
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Inspection and Verification
- Upgrading The Audio/Navigation Unit Software
- Speaker Walk-Around Test
- Self Diagnostics
- Reverse Signal Test
- Speed Signal Test
- GPS Antenna Test
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test G: The Audio Unit is Inoperative/Does not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test H: The CD Changer Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test I: No Sound From All Speakers
- Pinpoint Test J: Poor Reception
- Pinpoint Test K: Poor Quality/Distorted Sound From One Or More Speakers (Not All Speakers)
- Pinpoint Test L: The Subwoofer is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test M: Loud Popping Sound When Cycling The Ignition
- Pinpoint Test N: Poor Quality/Distorted Sound From All Speakers
- Pinpoint Test O: The Navigation System Is inoperative
- Pinpoint Test P: The Navigation System Does Not Operate Correctly - No Reverse Tracking
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Navigation System Does Not Operate Correctly - No Speedometer Signal
- Pinpoint Test R: The Navigation System Does Not Operate Correctly - No Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna Signal
- Pinpoint Test S: The Navigation System Does Not Operate Correctly - The Navigation System Is Inaccurate
- Pinpoint Test T: The Navigation System Does Not Operate Correctly - The Fuel Economy And Energy Flow Screens Do Not Display Real Time Data
- Pinpoint Test U: The Navigation System Does Not Operate Correctly - The Fuel Economy And Energy Flow Screens Cannot Be Selected Or Do Not Remain Selected
- Information and Entertainment System
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
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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.