Tacho issues with a 2003 Mazda Tribute

The problem with the gauges needs to be investigated by an auto electrician. With the fuel it appears there is a problem with the pick-up in the tank under cornering when the fuel is being pushed to one side. It could be the pump or the filter inside the tank.

Tare mass of Mazda Tribute V6?

The tare mass of the V6 model is 1527kg; the four-cylinder model is 1434kg, which might help explain the discrepancy.

Cost and frequency of Tribute timing chain replacement?

The 2005 Mazda Tribute had either a 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine or a 3.0-litre V6, both of which had timing chains. They don't normally require changing. The only reason you might change the chain was if it was worn and/or noisy. If it's a 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine it's likely to cost around $2000, if it's a V6 it's going to be closer to $3500.

Mazda stutters and misfires

I don't know of a widespread issue that would cause your problem. It's an old car and first I would be having the ignition and fuel system serviced. If that doesn't prove to be a solution I would be looking for a faulty electrical connection associated with the engine and its sensors.

Ask Smithy Xtra Mazda Tribute leak on driver's side floor

You need to find out where the leak is occurring. It’s possibly from the windscreen seal.

Tribute playing up after oil and filter change

Check the fuel pressure to make sure it hasn’t dropped since you changed the filter. Perhaps put the old filter back on and observe what happens to the idle speed, fit another filter if the speed returns to normal.

NO, YOU can have it serviced anywhere as long as they stamp the book as having done the service according to Mazda's recommendations.

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Mazda Tribute 2002 Problems

No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Mazda Tribute 2002 reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Tribute automatic noise

Answered by CarsGuide 8 Aug 2014

At such low mileage I would doubt that the transmission is shot, so before I replaced it I would consult an automatic transmission specialist and get their opinion. It could simply be that it needs servicing.

Transmission

Mazda waited a week for recall

13 Nov 2012 · by Joshua Dowling

Mazda’s slogan might be “zoom zoom” but it took seven days longer than Ford to announce an identical recall for a jammed throttle -- for a car made on the same production line.Mazda is recalling 26, ...

Mazda recalls 26,000 Tributes

12 Nov 2012 · by Karla Pincott

...that could jam the engine onto full power.The notice has been given for 3.0-litre V6 Tributes sold here between December 2000 and February 2007 with factory fitted cruise control. The Tribute, ...

Used Mazda Tribute review: 2001-2003

28 Jan 2009 · by Graham Smith

There’s no denying that the four-wheel drive segment has been the real growth part of the market in the last decade, just about every carmaker has raced on to the bandwagon with their own version of ...

Need a specialist

Answered by CarsGuide 27 Apr 2006

THE Tribute is a gas guzzler, but that's far too high. It should be more like 13 litres/100 km. I suggest you take it to a Mazda specialist and have a diagnostic check. There are several possible explanations for the problem, one being the oxygen sensor.

Engine

Used Mazda Tribute review: 2001-2003

17 Sep 2005 · by Graham Smith

The Mazda Tribute is really is an all-wheel drive wagon with an intelligent all-wheel drive system and reasonable ground clearance that will capably handle some pretty rough conditions. But, in ...

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