# \#tribute **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tribute/2021.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## ['03 Mazda Tribute- Engine Idles very low or stalls and oil light turns on when slowing down/stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazda-tribute-engine-idles-very-low-or-stalls-and-oil-light-turns-on-when-slowing-down-stopping/70850)
**Author:** [@froggermario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/froggermario)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazda-tribute-engine-idles-very-low-or-stalls-and-oil-light-turns-on-when-slowing-down-stopping/70850 "2012-06-13T01:03:33Z")
When I am slowing to a stop, my engine idle gets really low (like 500rpm or less) and sometime stalls. At the same time, the oil light comes on. It does this all the time, and yes I've had my oil changed recently and act… --- ## [Roaring... don't know if it's the tires or suv](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roaring-dont-know-if-its-the-tires-or-suv/71911)
**Author:** [@judyK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judyK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roaring-dont-know-if-its-the-tires-or-suv/71911 "2012-04-15T00:38:03Z")
i took my suv in for tire rotation. the mechanic said my tires had cupped and if he rotated them they would roar. he said i needed struts. He did not rotate the tires. i took the suv to a "real" mechanic who dismantl… --- ## [Car Stalls over and over, but as long as I give it gas it runs fine, until I stop, then it stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-over-and-over-but-as-long-as-i-give-it-gas-it-runs-fine-until-i-stop-then-it-stalls/71499)
**Author:** [@NeedsMoreRitalin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeedsMoreRitalin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-over-and-over-but-as-long-as-i-give-it-gas-it-runs-fine-until-i-stop-then-it-stalls/71499 "2012-03-23T08:12:38Z")
I have a Mazda Tribute with a manual transmission. About two years ago a sporadic issue started occurring. I would drive somewhere with no problems. Stop the car and park. Then when I would go to drive off the car wo… --- ## [Clogged exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clogged-exhaust/70372)
**Author:** [@mazdatribute](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazdatribute)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2012, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clogged-exhaust/70372 "2012-01-11T23:55:07Z")
Greetings! I have a Mazda Tribute, 2005, with clogged exhaust systems that make the EGR valves blow up. Definitely due to a problem with the exhaust system, but I can't find where it is. Any thoughts/suggestions are welc… --- ## [Possibly time to replace wiper pump on 2003 Tribute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-time-to-replace-wiper-pump-on-2003-tribute/70302)
**Author:** [@trakjoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trakjoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-time-to-replace-wiper-pump-on-2003-tribute/70302 "2012-01-07T04:33:42Z")
Good afternoon! Recently, both wiper fluid jets on my 2003 Mazda Tribute have been weak, I'm guessing they're not BOTH blocked or obstructed, so would the community surmise that it's time for me to replace the wiper pum… --- ## [2003 Mazda Tribute-Heat Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-tribute-heat-problem/70271)
**Author:** [@foranpdx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/foranpdx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-tribute-heat-problem/70271 "2012-01-05T09:17:12Z")
Hello, I have a 2003 Mazda Tribute that seems to have a bit of an idling issue. When my heat on my car is off, everything is fine as far as the idle speed. When I have the heat on, even when it is low, and I am stopp… --- ## [Mazda tribute 178k transmission failure? Sudden loss of forward drive, reverse ok](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-178k-transmission-failure-sudden-loss-of-forward-drive-reverse-ok/69606)
**Author:** [@Rockbottom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rockbottom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-178k-transmission-failure-sudden-loss-of-forward-drive-reverse-ok/69606 "2011-11-21T18:17:30Z")
Noticed slow to move forward at a stop sign, pulled in to get gas, after fillup would not drive forward in any gear, drives fine in reverse. The station attendant checked the fluid, said it was a little low bot looked ok… --- ## [I'm I getting swindled? Mazda Tribute 2005](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-i-getting-swindled-mazda-tribute-2005/67529)
**Author:** [@selliott821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/selliott821)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-i-getting-swindled-mazda-tribute-2005/67529 "2011-08-30T21:07:37Z")
When I originally took my car to be smog checked, it failed due to the piping underneath the driver's side closer to the back tire coming undone. The check fuel cap and engine light were turned on, on the dash. Due to so… --- ## [Car Repair Problem Shortly Turning into a Legal Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-problem-shortly-turning-into-a-legal-problem/67310)
**Author:** [@atobia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atobia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2011, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-problem-shortly-turning-into-a-legal-problem/67310 "2011-08-22T17:30:40Z")
I have a 2005 Mazda Tribute bought in Tulsa. I had 4 of 6 coils replaced and computer replaced 2008 then MOVED far away. I did not find out until recently that he didn't replace all of the coils, I have no idea why, ve… --- ## [ABS Warning Light Malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-warning-light-malfunction/64024)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Crunch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Captain_Crunch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-warning-light-malfunction/64024 "2011-04-24T16:39:22Z")
My 2005 Mazda Tribute has an ABS warning light that comes on as soon as I reach 40 mph. It will remain on after that no matter what speed I drive until I turn the car off. The braking system appears to function normall… --- ## [2001 Tribute reverse gear slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-tribute-reverse-gear-slipping/62306)
**Author:** [@alanab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alanab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-tribute-reverse-gear-slipping/62306 "2011-03-06T19:13:20Z")
My vehicle has an automatic transmission that is slipping in reverse gear. I have been told that it will not last too much longer and I need a rebuild. Forward gears seem fine. Seeing as the car is 10 years old and has … --- ## [Burning up O2 Sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-up-o2-sensors/61112)
**Author:** [@iamtakoda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iamtakoda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-up-o2-sensors/61112 "2011-02-09T19:57:16Z")
I have a 2001 Mazda Tribute with 141,000 miles. Recently, I've burned up both O2 sensors causing the check engine light to come on. My mechanic has replaced each and they've burned out again. The head gasket was repla… --- ## [Best Cold Weather Battery for a 2005 Mazda Tribute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-cold-weather-battery-for-a-2005-mazda-tribute/60502)
**Author:** [@Max\_Hennings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Max_Hennings)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-cold-weather-battery-for-a-2005-mazda-tribute/60502 "2011-01-27T05:12:01Z")
I recently moved to Maine for Oregon to attend a graduate program in psychology. Recently I have noticed that my car seems to take longer to start than normal (typically starting after a slow crank). This problem has g… --- ## [Mazda Tribute Gas Fill-Up Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-gas-fill-up-question/60464)
**Author:** [@BFuller8403](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BFuller8403)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-gas-fill-up-question/60464 "2011-01-25T19:40:33Z")
When I fill up gas at the pump, the pump continually cuts off as if the tank is full. I spend about 10 minutes at the gas station filling up the tank, and I can never tell if the tank is full or if the hose is just cutt… --- ## [Onboard computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/onboard-computer/59216)
**Author:** [@alanab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alanab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/onboard-computer/59216 "2010-12-28T17:52:57Z")
I have a 2001 Mazda Tribute. Though the vehicle runs fine the check engine light has been on for about 3 months. My local service station told me that I need a new ECM and have found a reconditioned one for little mone… --- ## [Tribute stalls in hot days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tribute-stalls-in-hot-days/58262)
**Author:** [@kathymt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathymt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tribute-stalls-in-hot-days/58262 "2010-12-04T01:55:47Z")
I have a 5 speed Mazda tribute 2001 that stall during the summer months. I have had this problem for over three years and have taken it to a few mechanics with no results. WHen I drive the car for 15 or twenty minutes … --- ## [Mazda Tribute - what's with the battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-whats-with-the-battery/58261)
**Author:** [@sniglet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sniglet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-whats-with-the-battery/58261 "2010-12-04T01:30:56Z")
I have a '93 Tribute with 42K miles. Four times since this summer the battery (new in Mar '09) has died. First time I did it - lights were on while I cleaned out the car and then got distracted. Summer day so didn't noti… --- ## [Mazda Tribute 2001 P1506 error code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-2001-p1506-error-code/57226)
**Author:** [@kerryjack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kerryjack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-2001-p1506-error-code/57226 "2010-11-06T01:35:28Z")
Engine came on so I went to a nation auto parts provider and the pulled the code P1506 Idle Air Control System Overspeed Detected. Does anyone have some suggestions on what might be best course of action to identif… --- ## [Can the way I drive cause my transmission to go ut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-way-i-drive-cause-my-transmission-to-go-ut/57008)
**Author:** [@napturallyprofound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/napturallyprofound)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2010, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-way-i-drive-cause-my-transmission-to-go-ut/57008 "2010-11-01T03:22:08Z")
I've had three cars 95' Mitsubshi Galant, 02' Dodge Neon, & 05' Mazda Tribute..the last being the latest to "go out"..usually before I get to about 90,000 miles..Everytime its "gone out" it's been instant..one day it's r… --- ## [2005 Tribute: Multiple problems- may not be related](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-tribute-multiple-problems-may-not-be-related/53763)
**Author:** [@Atwitsend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atwitsend)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-tribute-multiple-problems-may-not-be-related/53763 "2010-08-18T21:17:45Z")
I have a 2005 Mazda Tribute, V6, automatic, with approximately 90000 miles. It is the family workhorse and I also use it to drive 60 miles roundtrip daily to and from work. During the last year, I have had one of th… --- ## [Clutch Losing Pressure After Highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-losing-pressure-after-highway/35049)
**Author:** [@belsandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/belsandy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-losing-pressure-after-highway/35049 "2010-07-27T15:14:12Z")
My Mazda has been losing the clutch after exiting the highway going about 80 for anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours. The clutch just goes straight to the floor and needed pumping to get any sort of pressure back to kee… --- ## [The infamous engine light!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-infamous-engine-light/51971)
**Author:** [@shep42256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shep42256)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2010, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-infamous-engine-light/51971 "2010-07-19T23:22:40Z")
If u take your car 2 the shop to c y the engine light & ck fuel cap lights r on, should it take 4 visits & 500 with a new diagnosis & more $$$ every time. What is odd is, @ 1st the mechanics said this part will fix your … --- ## [Intermittent Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling/51091)
**Author:** [@tootfoot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tootfoot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling/51091 "2010-06-30T04:41:09Z")
I have a 2001 Mazda Tribute, 5-speed manual, with about 70k miles on it. During the last month I've had 5 episodes of stalling. Here's what happens: On a warm day (70+ degrees) after the car has been driven for a whil… --- ## [Trouble driving after changing a tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-driving-after-changing-a-tire/51033)
**Author:** [@jennysgc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jennysgc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-driving-after-changing-a-tire/51033 "2010-06-29T14:01:04Z")
I have a 2001 Mazda Tribute with 105k miles. My son got a flat tire, and someone stopped to help. Before changing the tire, they pushed the 4-wheel drive button on the dashboard. They put the spare on. Now, the car will … --- ## [Abs fires under normal breaking conditions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-fires-under-normal-breaking-conditions/50958)
**Author:** [@mikeyfender27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeyfender27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-fires-under-normal-breaking-conditions/50958 "2010-06-27T16:28:07Z")
feels like the abs is firing on the driver side front brake on my 03 mazda tribute causing it to pull to the right. Any thoughts would be helpful. --- ## [Motors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motors/50388)
**Author:** [@gigi85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gigi85)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motors/50388 "2010-06-16T18:09:28Z")
WHERE CAN I FIND SOMEBODY TO FIX A MOTOR INSTEAD OF TELLING ME TO JUST PUT IN A NEW ONE? --- ## [Transmission Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid/49831)
**Author:** [@NealHam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NealHam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid/49831 "2010-06-08T00:10:40Z")
On changing automatic transmission fluid which of the following two would be preferred: remove the pan and changing the filter and fluid or removing the fluid with a machine and not changing the filter? I have heard ta… --- ## [Rear bumper guard/ step plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bumper-guard-step-plate/49313)
**Author:** [@Viktor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Viktor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bumper-guard-step-plate/49313 "2010-05-24T17:51:35Z")
Have plastic step plate on topside of plastic rear bumper that never was securely fastened. Dealer supposedly used two way tape to secure it initially. Evidently, needs attention again. Plan to re-adhere totally. Any rec… --- ## [2003 Mazda Tribute Battery Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-tribute-battery-replacement/49262)
**Author:** [@jpb004516](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpb004516)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2010, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-tribute-battery-replacement/49262 "2010-05-23T20:18:04Z")
Hi - I need to replace the Original Equipment Battery on a 2003 Mazda Tribute. I've heard that if I replace the battery, the electronics will reset and some of the items will have to be reset by the Dealer (i.e., lights … --- ## [Wheel Alignment and Camber Adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-and-camber-adjustment/47014)
**Author:** [@pmcarowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmcarowner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-and-camber-adjustment/47014 "2010-04-07T04:07:36Z")
When I get a four wheel alignment, I've noticed that shops will usually set the Toe close to the midpoint of the spec range. But for camber, where adjustable, they don't seem to make an effort to set it to the midpoint … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tribute/2021.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=tribute) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tribute/2021.md?match_all_tags=true&page=2&tags%5B%5D=tribute)