Well when it starts it runs for about a sec.then dies it like bogs down what could it be ?
SOURCE: Engine quits running after starting.
Check the fuel pump pressure while it is running and begins to die, the fuel pump has 2 circuits, one supplies power while you start the engine, the other after the engine is running, you may have an issue with the run circuit of the fuel pump.
SOURCE: My Madza died while driving down th highway, felt
If you dont have much money, guessing what parts to change gets expensive. First, you need to verify if it has fuel pressure and spark, that will lead you in the direction to start looking for the problem. Pull 1 spark plug wire off and see if it will jump a 1/2" gap, If so, thats good. If no spark, make sure the cam is turning, you may have a broken timing belt.
SOURCE: 2004 Mazda Tribute V6 will not stay running
Try this, it's cheap, easy and it won't take long...and it will probably help...
I
have a 2001 Tribute and ithas had this problem since about 1 year after
buying it new. My motherin law also has one and it has the exact same
problem. You can crankthe carcold
(sometime even warm) and it will die unless you keep the gas pedal
pressed in. I suspect that this is a widespread problem with
theTribute. Forget about the Mazda dealer helping. There is a very
simpleand cheap solution:
1. Locate the idle air controlvalve...looking at your engine from the front of the car,
the valve islocated on top of the air intake towards the far right
corner of theengine (next to the plastic cover on top of the engine).
The valve ismetal, looks like a small metal cylinder is attached to it,
and isbolted on with two bolts. It also has wires plugged into it. You
can goto google images and type "Mazda tribute idle air control valve" to see what it looks like.
2. With engine off, unplug the wires from the valve.
3. Remove the two bolts and take valve off of air intake.
4.Inside
the metal part you removed, you will see two chambers with ashaft going
through them that can extend back and forth. The shaft hasa spring on
it, and a plug that can open or plug a hole between the twocavities.
This is the idle control valve.
5. Take a flat headscrew driver
and pry the shaft back and forth a few times to free itup. There will
probably be some dirt/grime on the shaft.
6. Takecarburetor
cleaner and spray it in the valve cavities. Allow it to soakfor a
minute and drain it out. Repeat if needed to clean it out.
7. Blow in it to dry it out.
8. Take WD40 and spray it in the cavities. Drain excess out
.
9. Take the screwdriver and work the shaft back and forth a few more times. The shaft should move freely.
10. Bolt the valve back onto the engine air intake and plug the wires back up to it.
Startthe
engine. If this was the problem, and the engine was stalling justbefore
doing this procedure, then it should start right up and idlefine. If it
was stalling sporadically when started, it should not anymore. I have
to do this procedure with my car every 6 - 12 months. Whenthis problem
first occurred with my car it took it to the dealerseveral times. Of
course it would not do it at the dealer, and theyclaimed ignorance as
to the cause. I suspect this is a cash cow forMazda.
SOURCE: my mazda 6 i will
Test the fuel system pressure. There is a place on the fuel rail to connect a preuure gauge . You may have to take it to a shop if you don not have access to one or they a fairly inexpesive to purchase. If the reading is low you may want to try the fuel filter before you condemn the fuel pump. Lee
Could be Dirty Fuel Filter,Faulty Fuel Pump, or your High Idle Solenoid. or could even be a Clogged Air Filter.
Testimonial: "thanks david. i was thinking the same thing with one exception, didnt think of the high idle solenoid."
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