Mazda Tribute Owners & Discussions Thread [Merged]

**KrisKros** · March 20th, 2013 03:11 PM

Hello Tributeers!
My uncle is selling his 2004 Tribute for 300k. Full body kit, 22inch rims, the works!
My plan was, before buying it, i wanted to have it checked out at the Mazda Casa to see what needs replacing or fixing. Then have them plug in their computer to the Tribute to see any further problems that might be present.
So here's my question, any idea how much a checkup/computer diagnosis will cost at the Mazda Casa? And/or if there's a place outside of the casa that can do the same thing?
I've already put off 50k for repairs just in case.

**Banong** · March 20th, 2013 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by IMm29

Hey Guys,

Anyone experience some erratic/rough idling and eventual stalling on the Tribute? And the check engine light going on?

Have had the ECU read and the CEL reset and it'll run fine for a few days, and then problem comes back again.

New oil change, new spark plugs, battery still good. What gives?

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Hey Guys,

Anyone experience some erratic/rough idling and eventual stalling on the Tribute? And the check engine light going on?

Have had the ECU read and the CEL reset and it'll run fine for a few days, and then problem comes back again.

New oil change, new spark plugs, battery still good. What gives?

*IMm29 - have your ignition coils checked. I've had problems before with mine. 2 of the ignition coils (total of 6 coils) were misfiring reason why there's erratic/rough idling. After I had them replaced, idling went back to normal. Re: stalling - you can start engine but doesn't idle or stalled while engine running?

**jdjoeydean** · March 21st, 2013 11:08 AM

Need some advise: My friend Tribute 3.0 nagloloko ang dashboard (instrument panels) like to fuel gauge suddenly went down despite full pa siya and the speedometer went sagad tapos back to normall again, the power window won't open. The battery wala pa one year. Anyone who encouter these problems? TIA.

**KrisKros** · March 21st, 2013 02:04 PM

*jdjoeydean:
As for the speedometer, there's a sensor that measures the speed of the vehicle via RPMs. i had this problem with another car before..it was an easy fix..i think they just replaced the sensor.
For the fuel tank...it could be the floater mechanism in the tank. or it could be a faulty fuse/wire. As long as you can locate the wire..u can trace it and see if there's any split wires or if the fuse/relay isn't working properly. for mine it was a relay. i just removed the relay and soldered the wires together.

**jdjoeydean** · March 21st, 2013 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by KrisKros

*jdjoeydean:
As for the speedometer, there's a sensor that measures the speed of the vehicle via RPMs. i had this problem with another car before..it was an easy fix..i think they just replaced the sensor.
For the fuel tank...it could be the floater mechanism in the tank. or it could be a faulty fuse/wire. As long as you can locate the wire..u can trace it and see if there's any split wires or if the fuse/relay isn't working properly. for mine it was a relay. i just removed the relay and soldered the wires together.

Thank you Sir for the quick reply. Galing na po sa casa check everything wiring, etc.... none so far. Anyway will double check the one you mention. Thanks.

**orangemonster** · November 12th, 2013 09:32 PM

sir anong feedback nyo sa sunroof ng tribute? di ba madali mag leak?

**tributemazda** · December 9th, 2013 03:13 PM

Hi,

Na encounter nyo na ba loose heat shield on the exhaust ng mazda tribute? when idle ang ingay ng sasakyon ko parang diesel

Thanks,

**actor21** · January 29th, 2014 02:53 PM

guys im planning to get a 2nd hand 2009 tribute any tips? what's the FC and how much is the PMS?
thanks

**sagmaw** · May 4th, 2014 12:34 PM

hello tribby owners,

wanted to get your opinion/s on the 2005 mazda tribute with regards to parts and maintenance.
planning on getting one but with a busted auto tranny. owner is selling it dirt cheap (i guess) at 150k.
are parts such as this readily available? surplus? replacement parts?
thanks for your insights

**jepen** · July 28th, 2017 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by sagmaw

hello tribby owners,

wanted to get your opinion/s on the 2005 mazda tribute with regards to parts and maintenance.
planning on getting one but with a busted auto tranny. owner is selling it dirt cheap (i guess) at 150k.
are parts such as this readily available? surplus? replacement parts?
thanks for your insights

guys ,

What Happen to Tribute? still alive?