Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute same engine same problem check out Catalytic Converter problems on both in the long run will have to replace all 3 of the converters may blow a hole in the EGR valve too. Go for after market parts will save you money and not going thru a dealership will help but expect to pay close tto $1,800 mostly due to labor to replace these parts. If you have a check engine light try going to Auto parts store and use their computer to check out code. Not getting this fixed will leave you stranded when it goes. Vehicle will suddenly bogg down and trust me when your doing 60 mph on the hwy. and suddenly this happens to you not a good feeling. Hope this helps.
That vehicle has 3 catalytic converters on the V6 motor and 2 for the 4 cylinder. The V6has 2 pre-catalytic converters and a main catalytic converter.
YOUR VECHICLE HAS 2 OXYGEN SENSORS.ONE OXYGEN SENSOR ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE OTHER OXYGEN LOCATED AFTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
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let the car run for about 15 min look underneath if the cat is bad its should be glownin
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The ignition power pack and (aka ignition coil) is located on the 2004 Mazda MPV at the end of each spark plug wire on top of the spark plug. The front ones are easy to replace and all 3 can be done in about 30 min. The back ones are another issue. I had to take off the intake manifold on the top of the engine to get to them. This was about a 5 hour job. The installation of the new unit is pretty simple once you gain access to them. you simply disconnect a clip on wire and take out one screw and reverse the process to put in the new ones. Factory units run about $80 each. You can get them at other locations in after markets for as low as $55. Good Luck.
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You need a pair of U shaped unlocking tools. They are available at stereo installer stores, or even best buy, I fabricated a set out of a coat hanger! You pop the bezel off around the radio, and the release tools get inserted on the left and right sides of the radio deck
SOURCE: My 2002 3.0L V6 Mazda Tribute is blowing out the
I have the exact same problem right now. It is possible that a misfire due to a faulty coil damaged the pre-cat and I found pieces of it clogged in the main converter. Unfortunately, to repair it right, I would suggest replacing all three converters as well as upgrading the coils to napa echlin coils.
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See the tips section of my profile. I have complete instructions for the V6.
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