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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.
Pinpoint Test A: The Key-In-Ignition Chime Is Inoperative: Testing
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Testing
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- A1 CHECK FOR DRIVER DOOR AJAR INPUT TO THE SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB)
- Check the operation of the interior lamps while opening and closing the driver door.
- Do the interior lamps operate correctly?
- Yes : GO to A2.
- No : REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis of the interior lamps.
- A2 CHECK THE INPUT TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR DTC B1352
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220.
- Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220-7, circuit 3410 (YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : GO to A4.
- No : GO to A3.
- A3 CHECK CIRCUIT 3410 (YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250.
- Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C220-7, circuit 3410 (YE), harness side and the clockspring C250-5, circuit 3410 (YE), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new ignition lock cylinder. REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- A4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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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.