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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 5 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 2.3L)CIRCUIT TESTSDTC P1627 - ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)/TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) LINE COMMUNICATION ERRORDIAGNOSIS & REPAIR PROCEDURE
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Diagnosis & Repair Procedure
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Diagnosis & Repair Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mazda Millenia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect all applicable harness connectors. Repair as needed. Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect ECM harness connector. ECM is mounted in front of center console, under radio. Disconnect ABS/TCS control module harness connector. ABS/TCS control module is mounted to upper left kick panel, behind instrument panel, next to TCM.
- Check continuity between terminal No. 1Q on ECM harness connector and terminal No. 2S on ABS/TCS control module harness connector. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair Pink/Green wire.
- Inspect ABS/TCS control module. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES section. Replace as needed. If ABS/TCS control module is okay, go to next step.
- Erase DTCs. See CLEARING CODES in SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM section. If DTC resets, replace ECM. If DTC is not present, intermittent poor harness connection may have caused DTC to originally set.
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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.