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    Mazda Tribute CEL & ECU reset question...

    Right after I posted that last post I decided to whip out the little mechanic mirror, extendable, and take a closer look at the exhaust manifolds.. specifically at the gaskets. Right before I bought this truck the front manifold, with built in pre-cat, was replaced by the dealer. With the...
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    Mazda Tribute CEL & ECU reset question...

    Ok Im back.. I replaced both O2s with Ford OEM units. NTK brand. With my discount from work they were $64 each. Before I replaced them I noticed I had a code stored, P0153. After replacing them and driving for a while I checked with the scan tool again.. all systems not complete, I expected...
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    Mazda Tribute CEL & ECU reset question...

    Thanks again buddy.. I appreciate it. I dont know why I didnt think of it but I have a buddy that is a Ford tech.... a very good tech that graduated from the Ford Asset Program with top of the class honors. He is a very good family friend and I couldnt believe it took me until tonight to...
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    Mazda Tribute CEL & ECU reset question...

    Thank you very much. So I guess its safe to say I can do these things over a period of a few days if needed? IE not all at once before turning the truck off? I do have access to long country roads so I think I can knock most of them out maybe tomorrow after work. Im just glad I have access...
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    Mazda Tribute CEL & ECU reset question...

    Well... I drove it for a good 80 or so miles. 50 miles round trip from home to work. Then on my lunch break I drove it for a full hour in town. Got back from lunch and still wasnt done running all the tests. So when I got home from work I decided, after reading the items you listed, that I...
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    Mazda Tribute CEL & ECU reset question...

    Thank you very much bro..... I appreciate the help. Merry Christmas!
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    Mazda Tribute CEL & ECU reset question...

    Thanks for the response... I should have added that it currently doesnt have a CEL and isnt storing any current fault codes. Im just trying to figure out what I need to do to get the ECU to complete all its diagnostic tests... or basically how many miles I need to drive before its complete...
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    Mazda Tribute CEL & ECU reset question...

    Hey guys... this is my first post here so hopefully this is in the right forum. I have a 2002 Mazda Tribute. I replaced a O2 sensor about a week ago and used a code reader/scanner to clear the CEL. Long story short I have until Jan 2nd to smog this truck to pay my registration. The problem is...
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