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#3771 of 4133 No cruise and ABS, airbag, and Brake light on by peter0688

Jul 08, 2009 (2:53 am)

I have a 2002 Ford Escape XLT V6 automatic transmission and my brake light, ABS light, and airbag light are always on (airbag light blinks a few times then stays on) and I discovered a couple of days ago my cruise control isn't working either. I have already replaced the fuse at location 5 for the ABS unit, ASC unit, and "restraints control module" but the lights are still on and the cruise still doesn't work. I also tested the battery and alternator to make sure they weren't going bad, they are fine. This is probably a simple repair but I don't know where to start. Any ideas?

#3772 of 4133 airbag, ABS and brake llight on by beachstringer

Jul 08, 2009 (4:22 am)

I have a 03 Escape. I would have a computer scan of your system and that can be done free at Auto Zone. But my guess is that it is time for a brake job. That may take care of all three sensor lights...Good Luck

#3773 of 4133 Re: No cruise and ABS, airbag, and Brake light on [peter0688] by peter0688

Jul 08, 2009 (5:12 am)

Replying to: peter0688 (Jul 08, 2009 2:53 am)
just checked the new fuse I had put in and it blew also. Something must be either overloading it or shorting it out. It looks like that fuse is a main part of the cruise control system. Besides a bad wire, could anything else be causing this?

#3774 of 4133 Water Pump Belt by oldsalt3

Jul 11, 2009 (6:27 pm)

I have a 2004 Mazda Tribute with 120,000 miles. Just replaced the serpentine belt and wanted to change the water pump belt. The Haynes Manual said to release the tension pully but I don't see one. The belt goes from the cam shaft pulley to the water pump pulley. That's it, and it's tight. ?? How do you get the old one off and the new one on? I thought this would be the easy one but it has me confused. Thanks

#3775 of 4133 Re: Water Pump Belt [oldsalt3] by vg33e power

Jul 13, 2009 (8:00 am)

Replying to: oldsalt3 (Jul 11, 2009 6:27 pm)
Per Ford repair manual:
 
-Remove the water pump belt cover
-Cut and remove the water pump belt. Discard the belt
-Install the belt on the water pump pulley and position it on the camshaft pulley (sort of like when trying to get a bicycle chain back on the large sprocket)
-Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to seat the belt on the camshaft pulley
-Install the water pump belt cover
 
Hope this helps!

#3776 of 4133 2004 Tribute ES with 100k miles -questions by motrcyclr

Jul 14, 2009 (3:42 pm)

Just bought this mazda, it rides nice, has alll the options 'cept heated seats. was a 2 owner, 1st put 52k on it, 2nd 48K. no idea what maintenance has been done, since I got if from a dealer. extremely clean inside, been garaged since the underside is super clean and corrosion free. Body looks like new. paint shows no defects. originally built in august of 2003.
 
 What does it need, what would be good to do preventively, what would be wasted money "it's not broke don't fix it"?
 
never owned a Mazda before, looks like I've overlooked a good thing in the past.
thanks, in advance, for the help.

#3777 of 4133 Re: 2004 Tribute ES with 100k miles -questions [motrcyclr] by vg33e power

Jul 14, 2009 (4:16 pm)

Replying to: motrcyclr (Jul 14, 2009 3:42 pm)
My suggestion:
 
Trans Flush
Coolant Flush
Spark Plugs
Oil Change (if it wasnt done)
Drive Belts
Fuel Filter
Air Filter

#3778 of 4133 Re: 2004 Tribute ES with 100k miles -questions [vg33e power] by motrcyclr

Jul 14, 2009 (5:47 pm)

Replying to: vg33e power (Jul 14, 2009 4:16 pm)
Thanks for the list, it's a big help. Any internal hardware that requires changing like perhaps an internal timing belt/chain? Water pump? I'm not looking for stuff to fix, just want to catch likely problems if possible, when it's convenient for me, instead of in the middle of nowhere, after dark, with no phone. I got a good deal on this, under $7000.00 because of the miles, and if i can add a couple hundred $ on likely maintenance items fixed because they are well worn, I'm going to consider it.

#3779 of 4133 Re: 2004 Tribute ES with 100k miles -questions [motrcyclr] by steve_ HOST

Jul 14, 2009 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: motrcyclr (Jul 14, 2009 3:42 pm)
The Edmunds Maintenance Guide may be of interest too.

#3780 of 4133 Re: 2004 Tribute ES with 100k miles -questions [steve_] by motrcyclr

Jul 15, 2009 (4:37 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 14, 2009 5:58 pm)
yeee haawww!!! thanks for pointing that out, it's what I was looking for. brought my Tribute home from dealership, 130 miles. did a rough mpg analysis, looks like hiway with no AC running is 25mpg. rides very nice.
 
can anyone give me an dealer cost for changing plugs? I have lower back problems, oil & tranny fluid changes is about my physical limit, in most cases, unless it's an emergency. then I do it anyway, and pay with pain later........
 
Thanks again for the help/info.
(my other car is a 1996 Honda Shadow 600..)

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