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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 165 (SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (L3))ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTIONLOAD COMPENSATION INSPECTION
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Load compensation inspection
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Load compensation inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Start the engine and run it at idle.
- Connect WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
- Verify that P0506 or P0507 is not displayed.
- If P0506, or P0507 is displayed, perform DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
- If P0506, or P0507 is displayed, perform DTC inspection.
- Select the RPM PID.NOTE: Note
- Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the loads are turned on.
- Verify that the engine speed is within the specification under each load condition.
- If load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
- A/C switch and related harness
(See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION .)
- Fan switch and related harness
(See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION .)
- PSP switch and related harness
- A/C switch and related harness
- If load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
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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.