20 Most Recent 2006 Mazda Tribute Questions & Answers

Sitting for that long is bound to cause issues unfortunately. Clean the Throttle Body and MAF, clean or replace the Idle Air Control. Surging is often caused by air entering the system where is shouldn't and the ECM tries to compensate and causes the surging. Then take it for a good thrash down the highway for an hour! https://www.google.com/search?q=2006+Mazda+Tribute+2.3+IAC

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The IAC (Idle Air Control) valve on the 2006 Mazda Tribute 2.3L is located on the throttle body. It is located on the side of the throttle body, near the top.

I would look for the missing ground connection to the rear clusters.

Did it have reversing lights originally? All of the lights are monitored by the BCM. Things could get funky if they were there and are now missing. Check the bulbs with a multimeter and also check that the bulb contacts aren't corroded. The easiest fix is to find a good local auto-electrician. ..

properly called the 'alternator' Debra, there are two fuses.

Fuse Box Diagram Mazda Tribute (2001-2007)

https://fuse-box.info > mazda > mazda-tribute-2001-20... 2006 - 2001-2004: The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal.

Mazda Tribute (2006) - fuse box diagram - Auto Genius

https://www.autogenius.info > mazda-tribute-2006-fuse... Apr 30, 2017 - The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel. Mazda Tribute - fuse box - passenger ... ..

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google 2006 mazda tribute replace thermostat for more info. this job will require several tool correct coolant, gaskets and possible floor jack. I would not trust my life to a jack that came with vehicle. There is no universal coolant, but the correct type for your vehicle, not the universal green stuff.

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Sounds like brake pedal switch

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i believe that is your anti theft light

steering idler sounds like its worn, on the steering you will see a link that goes from the steering arm just before the tracking, looks like a swing, it attaches to the body shell and has a bolt and rubber innards, this dampens down the vibration on the longest arm to the wheel so on right hand drive its on left wheel on left hand drives its on the right side, should not have a lot of play in it but should move left to right depending on steering position. cirb clipping wears them out quicker and so does pot holes in the road.