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Mazda Tribute Start Stall Idle Problems

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#56 of 80 Re: No power on acceleration [lv2beach247] by rsslmorgan

Oct 04, 2011 (6:12 pm)

Replying to: lv2beach247 (Sep 01, 2011 12:47 pm)
Why did you change your valve gasket? I guess an oil leak.
 
The next time you start it check to see that exhaust fumes are actually coming out the tail pipe so that you don't blow your EGR valve..........My story is that my son asked me to change his transmission fluid in a 2001 escape Saturday. I released about a Qrt of the trans. fluid and replaced it with Lucas oil which should provide much viscosity to the other 10 qrts or so left. I took it for a drive around the block and decided to take it on the freeway. The Escape kept losing power until I heard a hissing sound-air being sucked into engine from a partially destroyed EGR valve. I don't know which catalytic converter is gone but fixing to order the rear one which costs around $150 with shipping. If I need to do the other two, I guess I'll be going to some junk yard to look for them instead of buying them new.
 
This escape was being driven by my son at around 45mph so he knew it wasn't working properly, but he did not take it on the Interstate and experience the Power loss as you stepped on the gas. A plugged catalytic converter can cause what you are describing, and I would have someone get in it and step on the gas while you check the air pressure coming out the exhaust. You may want to check your good car first to get an idea of what to expect. don't spend too much time breathing in the CO gas though-good luck!

#57 of 80 Re: No power on acceleration [rsslmorgan] by lv2beach247

Oct 05, 2011 (5:50 am)

Replying to: rsslmorgan (Oct 04, 2011 6:12 pm)
I did change the valve cover gasket because there was for sure an oil leak, the smoke from it was coming up by the valve cover so I assumed that was the problem, should have checked the oil filter first, turns out that's where the oil leak was coming from. The filter was loose and the oil was coming out from that, didn't realize it until I changed the valve cover gaske(which didn't need changing I found after taking the cover off, oh well there's a new one on there now). After sitting for 7 months I did get someone to check the catalytic converter and sure enough that was the problem (the one at the back). Been driving it for 2 weeks now and it runs like a champ, until yesterday that is, now it's making a ticking sound as if it's out of oil. Checked the oil and it is low which I don't understand since I changed the oil when I changed the filter, I put some oil in but the ticking is still there, and get's louder at times, only when idling though. Now, what could this be. There's no sign of an oil leak now, so where's my oil going and what could be making that ticking sound? Any ideas?

#58 of 80 Re: No power on acceleration [lv2beach247] by randr10

Oct 22, 2011 (3:11 pm)

Replying to: lv2beach247 (Sep 01, 2011 12:47 pm)
If you had a leaking intake manifold gasket before, your car's computer probably adjusted to the extra air it was sucking in by adding more fuel (if it was leaking oil, it was leaking air too). Now that you've sealed the leak, it's not getting all of that air that it used to, and your computer still thinks it needs all that extra fuel. My suggestion would be to clear out the computer. You can do this by disconnecting the battery terminals from their cables, wait 30 minutes, then connect them again. The computer will relearn the fuel trims. If this doesn't fix it, you've probably got a fuel starvation problem, which could mean fuel filter or fuel pump is bad. Hope this helps!

#59 of 80 Re: Can't start my 2005 Mazda Tribute [judopilot] by yuch

Nov 09, 2011 (9:50 am)

Replying to: judopilot (Dec 13, 2010 1:43 pm)
Did you find an answer to your problem? I am having this same problem but it only occurs in cold (32 or below weather). Any help is appreciated!

#60 of 80 Re: Can't start my 2005 Mazda Tribute [yuch] by lv2beach247

Nov 11, 2011 (1:11 pm)

Replying to: yuch (Nov 09, 2011 9:50 am)
Yes, the problem was the rear catalytic converter. Good luck with yours.

#61 of 80 Re: Can't start my 2005 Mazda Tribute [lv2beach247] by jim500

Nov 26, 2011 (2:50 pm)

Replying to: lv2beach247 (Nov 11, 2011 1:11 pm)
I had this problem last week and it is resolved after cleaning the carbon built-up in the Idle air control valve.
Before the valve had carbon deposit around the spring and was not moving well. Soaked with cleaner for 5 minutes and removed with plastic knife.
 
After disconnecting the battery and connecting again the check Engine light gone. check it before going for expensive alternatives.
Thanks

#63 of 80 2002 Mazda Tribute stalls/cuts off when put in reverse by hokie85ee

Jan 03, 2012 (9:59 am)

Just acquired a 2002 Mazda Tribute ES V6 with 103k miles. Runs great it seems. Only issue is that it occasionally will cut off or stall when put in reverse. Starts right back up with no problem. Check Engine light is not on. No oil leaks. No sucking noises. Can't find any bad hoses.
 
I've skimmed the postings on this and other sites. Seems it might be
 
"Idle Air Control Valve" (??) - needs replaced or cleaned - "on top of engine" (?) - where is it exactly? I can replace or clean myself if I knew where it was.
 
Ignition Switch - might be bad - where is this? in steering column? how difficult to replace?
 
Fuel Filter?
 
Any other ideas? without an OBD engine code (yet) I don't know how to pin point the problem, but would like to attempt to fix it with by replacing parts that are simple.
Any thoughts appreciated.

#64 of 80 Re: 02 + 03 Tribute starting puzzle [pdmclay] by sterman

Feb 09, 2012 (12:04 pm)

Replying to: pdmclay (May 31, 2010 6:30 pm)
I also have an 08 Mazda Tribute with the same the exact same issues. It will turn over but not start. Then in a few minutes it starts like nothing ever happened and runs normally. My daughter drives this car and is an out of town college student, so I need some help. Did you ever find a solution?

#65 of 80 Re: erratic/intermittent high idle [bachman] by djpro7

Feb 26, 2012 (2:35 am)

Replying to: bachman (Dec 23, 2008 4:34 am)
I'm having the same issue with my 01 V6. It was pretty bad a couple of weeks ago. Then, I replaced the old battery and it improved. It's been erratic for a while before replacing the battery, but seemed to get worse suddenly and has now improved back to an erratic, slightly noticeable, varyingly high idle. I'm concerned because this is our family car for my wife and child. I haven't had it professionally looked at and I'm not much of a mechanic myself. Please let me know if you get to the bottom of it. Thanks

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