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#1 of 7 2003 Mazda Tribute- short problem ? by tribute2004 May 21, 2008 (6:43 am)
My 2003 Tribute has a problem where all the gauges short out . All gauges go from zero all the way over regardless of what speed you are going. Includes speedometer, tach, fuel, and tempt gauge. Been to the dealer and was given several costly options at what the problem might be. Anyone with same problem? What is the cure?   Thanks Replies to this message: bigdog59 (May 31, 2008 9:40 am) tribute2004 (Jun 01, 2008 12:11 pm) jrmazda (Jul 18, 2009 2:03 pm)
#2 of 7 Re: 2003 Mazda Tribute- short problem ? [tribute2004] by bigdog59 May 31, 2008 (9:40 am)
Replying to: tribute2004 (May 21, 2008 6:43 am) HI, I ALSO HAVE A TRIBUTE 2004 WITH THE SAME GAUGES PROBLEMS. I HAVE TAKEN MINE TO THREE DEALERS AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM EVEN WITH THA MAZDA TECH. HAVE FOUND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.. THANKS MIKE Replies to this message: tribute2004 (Jun 01, 2008 12:11 pm)
#3 of 7 Re: 2003 Mazda Tribute- short problem ? [bigdog59] by tribute2004 Jun 01, 2008 (12:11 pm)
Replying to: bigdog59 (May 31, 2008 9:40 am) Mike,   Thanks for the reply. No cause fo rthe problems as of yet. They told me it might be the battery. I had the battery tested and it tested fine. I replaced the battery and it still happens. Also was told it could be the coils, instrument panel or maybe replace the plugs. This was the best information they could find from their tech. If I replaced everything they suggested it would cost about $1700.00. What possible causes did your dealers give?   Thanks   Jim
#5 of 7 Re: 2003 Mazda Tribute- short problem ? [tribute2004] by jrmazda Jul 18, 2009 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: tribute2004 (May 21, 2008 6:43 am) I experienced the same issue. It was a bad coil. Unfortunately it was on the backside of the engine so the manifold had to be dropped. I replaced the coils, wires and plugs while I had access to them. I replaced the other plugs and wires since I have over 113,000 miles on the 2003. It is strange that a could could do that, but it did fix it. The dealer was clueless.
#6 of 7 stereo issue by suckytribute Aug 06, 2009 (3:53 pm)
first time posting, please bear with me. we have a 2001 Tribute that I recently replaced the alternator on ( kids, don't try this at home ) and now the stereo or dome or map lights do not work. i pulled the stereo out to check the ground wire and surprise, no ground. all of the fuses are fine but it still does not work. any info would be greatly appreciated as my girlfriend is tired of listening to me yell and curse at other drivers. thank you
#7 of 7 Warning lights or sounds by bullymom1 Aug 24, 2009 (1:40 pm)
This may already be posted somewhere, but I wasn't able to find it. I just bought a 2004 Tribute. It didn't come with the owners manual. Today, it kept beeping at me when I cranked it, but I didn't see anything lit on the control panel. It beeped about 5 times and then quit. I turned it off, checked the oil (which was fine) and cranked it again. It did the same thing the second time, still with no warning lights. Do any of you have an idea of what it could be?   Thanks

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