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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2009TRIBUTE 4WD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L
Ignition System: Description and Operation
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5LSECTION Description and Operation
ENGINE IGNITION
The electronic ignition (EI) system is a coil-on-plug ignition system. The coil-on-plug ignition system consists of the following components:
- Ignition coil-on-plugs
- Spark plugs
- Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
- Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
The ignition coil-on-plugs:
- change low voltage signals from the PCM to high-voltage pulses.
- supply the high-voltage pulses to the spark plugs.
- are connected directly to each spark plug.
- have replaceable coil boots.The spark plugs:
- change high-voltage pulses into a spark which ignites the fuel and air mixture.The CKP sensor:
- is a variable reluctance sensor.
- is triggered by a 36-minus-1 tooth trigger wheel mounted on the crankshaft.
- provides base timing and crankshaft speed (rpm) to the PCM.The CMP sensor:
- is a variable reluctance sensor.
- provides camshaft rotational location information to the PCM.
3.0L Only
The CMP sensor:
- is mounted in the front cover.
- is triggered by the high point mark on the LH exhaust camshaft.
- originally equipped on the vehicle have a platinum-enhanced active electrode for long life.
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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.