The Mazda Tribute is a compact SUV known for its agile handling, practical packaging and solid value. Just like a majority of vehicles, the Tribute Mazda requires maintenance and repair. Maintenance of your Mazda Tribute is significant, as it lengthens the life of your car and keeps its parts running perfectly. Detailed information on repairing and maintaining your Mazda Tribute can be found at AutoMD.
The main problems that face the Mazda Tribute are the failure of the EGR differential pressure sensor, stalling of your car after a cold start, damaged PCM wires that lead to engine misfires and, at times, a computer that does not recognize drive. Some maintenance and repair could prove difficult for you to perform on your own, and you may require the services of a professional.
Take your car to your nearest Mazda repair and maintenance service department. It is better suited to repair your car than local independent repair shops.
Change your oil and rotate the tires of your car regularly as advised by a professional car maintenance and repair dealer. Check your engine coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid and power steering fluid regularly for replenishing. Examine the engine air filter regularly to ensure that it is not dirty. Replace the air filter after you have traveled for a specific distance -- the dealer or owner's manual can provide you with replacement mileage. Also, replace the engine drive belt as noted in the owner's manual or advised by the dealer. Examine the exhaust system, ball joints, brakes and steering linkages.
The engine light comes on when there is an issue with your car’s emission control system. There are some problems that can lead to this.
You may have noticed some stumbling or hesitation while driving the Mazda Tribute. This is the symptom caused by the failure of the differential pressure feedback sensor EGR, which monitors how the exhaust gas recirculation valve operates. It measures changes in pressure in the EGR system. The whole EGR system ought to be examined and cleaned. You can do this on your own. To locate the EGR valve, look for a vacuum line that is connected to its top and a metal tube that is flexible threaded at the bottom. It is bolted to the manifold. Remove the valve. You will expose an orifice. It usually becomes clogged with oil residue. Clean the goo and particles from the orifice using a carb cleaner sparingly. Clean the mating surface also to prevent leaks. Examine the EGR valve for cracks. When they split, this leads to leakage of exhaust gas.
The engine light also turns on when there is an engine misfire. Engine misfire is as a result of damaged wires that link the fuel injectors to the PCM-Powertrain Control Module. To solve this, replace the emission wire harness or repair the damaged wires. The misfire can lead to a loss of the performance of your engine. If you are not a skilled in auto repair, you may need to have a mechanic do this.
This happens when you have parked your car for a while. The engine tends to stall after a cold start. The IAC-idle air control valve might be sticking. A carbon buildup fouls the valve. Clean the valve, and if the problem persists, replace it as described in the owner's manual.
