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#33 of 80 2001 Mazda Tribute ES V6 turns over but will not start by aviator2010

Aug 23, 2010 (9:36 am)

Hi
 
We have a 2001 Mazda Tribute - occassionally it will not start - the motor turns over, battery is good - but it does not catch.
 
If we leave it for a couple of minutes, then turn the key again , it will start. We had the fuel filter replaced a few months ago and after that particular operation, the issue seemed to go away - unfortunately to return now. Has anyone seen this
before ? , any idea of what the problem could be ?
 
Our mechanic said last time that they saw no events
in the cars engine computer - in fact for something
there to register the 'check engine light' would have to come on - in this case - the 'check engine light' does not come on - so we have no idea as to the issue.
 
The car is leaking a little oil but outwith that there is no
other standing issue here.
 
Any thoughts appreciated .... car has 120k. Oil changed regularly every 5k. miles.

#34 of 80 Re: 2001 Mazda Tribute ES V6 turns over but will not start [aviator2010] by duanedoug1

Aug 23, 2010 (6:53 pm)

Replying to: aviator2010 (Aug 23, 2010 9:36 am)
1. If the key shaped lamp on the dash is flashing wile cranking, you have an anti theft problem,
2. The Idle Air Control valve can stick closed intermittently - if you open the throttle a bit while cranking and it starts, change it.
3. If the fuel pump check valve does not hold pressure with the key off it can cause extended crank before starting. Cycle the key on and off before starting (primes fuel system). If it starts with this method, get the fuel holding pressure checked.
 
4. Get a new mechanic.

#35 of 80 Re: 2001 Mazda Tribute ES V6 turns over but will not start [duanedoug1] by aviator2010

Aug 23, 2010 (8:26 pm)

Replying to: duanedoug1 (Aug 23, 2010 6:53 pm)
Thank you very much .... I was thinking of changing the spark plugs aswell here as
they have not been changed in a very long time .... probably won't do any harm together with the other items you mention here. I had to laugh at point 4. - probably
should consider it cheers ....

#36 of 80 Re: 2001 Mazda Tribute ES V6 turns over but will not start [aviator2010] by aviator2010

Aug 25, 2010 (5:04 pm)

Replying to: aviator2010 (Aug 23, 2010 8:26 pm)
No problems so far - thanks again ... !!

#37 of 80 2001 Madza Tribute stalls by olynana

Sep 28, 2010 (4:47 pm)

110,000 miles - runs fine when cold - after engine warm car will stall out (manual transmision) when clutch depressed - doesn't happen under about 1500 rpms - can someone give me an idea of what is wrong.

#39 of 80 Starting Issue by jlabarge

Oct 03, 2010 (2:56 pm)

2005 Mazda Tribute, starts good in the morning, after driving the car will not start. The key turns over but absolutely nothing happens. All guages and radio etc work but will not start. If you let it sit it will then start. I have had the battery checked and it is not the issue, the starter tested okay...not sure where to go with this , any ideas ?

#41 of 80 Can't start my 2005 Mazda Tribute by judopilot

Dec 13, 2010 (1:43 pm)

I have been driving my Mazda tribute for the last several moths with no problems. This morning I got in it to drive it and it would not start. The engine turns over normally and the battery is strong. There is just no ignition. I have checked all the fuses I can and I even disconnected the computer. No luck. Does anyone know something I can try?

#42 of 80 Re: mazda tribute 2003 [lindgyle] by anjy834u

Dec 27, 2010 (8:54 am)

Replying to: lindgyle (Sep 18, 2008 10:01 am)
may be its an issue of lack of gas..

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