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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2153 (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGCOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKINSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Inspection and Verification
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Inspection and Verification
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- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
VISUAL INSPECTIONElectrical - BJB fuse(s):
- 12 (30A) (no communication with the DCSM)
- 16 (5A) (no communication with the TCM (3.5L only))
- 17 (10A) (no communication with the BECM (hybrid only))
- 19 (25A) (no communication with audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module
- 20 (20A) (no communication with the audio DSP module)
- 21 (20A) (no communication with the audio DSP module)
- 23 (10A) (no communication with the PCM, TCM (hybrid only))
- 32 (30A) (no communication with the DSM)
- 39 (10A) (no communication with the TCM (hybrid only))
- 40 (10A) (no communication with the PCM (hybrid only))
- 42 (10A) (no communication with the ABS module (gasoline engine only))
- 44 (10A) (no communication with the TCM (3.5L only))
- 46 (15A) (no communication with the PCM (gasoline engine only))
- 47 (10A) (no communication with the ABS module (hybrid only), ACCM (hybrid only), DC/DC (hybrid only))
- 48 (20A) (no communication with the BECM (hybrid only))
- SJB fuse(s):
- 5 (10A) (no communication with the SJB)
- 11 (10A) (no communication with the 4X4 control module)
- 12 (7.5A) (no communication with the DDM)
- 13 (5A) (no communication with the APIM)
- 14 (10A) (no communication with the FCIM, FDIM, ILCM, GPSM)
- 15 (10A) (no communication with the HVAC module)
- 20 (15A) (no power to the scan tool)
- 26 (15A) (no communication with the IPC)
- 29 (5A) (no communication with the IPC)
- 32 (10A) (no communication with the RCM)
- 35 (10A) (no communication with the 4X4 control module, PAM, SOD-L, SOD-R)
- 39 (20A) (no communication with the ACM)
- 42 (10A) (no communication with the HCM, PSCM)
- 46 (7.5A) (no communication with the OCSM)
- DLC
- Wiring harness
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
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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.