Hi all, I'll be providing all the details I have on an Engine Light problem I'm having on my 2002 Mazda Tribute (200k miles).
I got this car for $2000 2 years back and it's been super reliable, never broke down. I'm tight on cash so I really want to keep this running.
If I clear the codes and start the car twice, the engine light comes on immediately. Don't have to drive or anything. I wonder if that's a hint to the problem.
I've taken the car to 3 mechanics (all reliable) 7 times total and no dice. The 6th visit the mechanic told me it's the ECU/PCM. I replaced it and I'm still getting the same codes.
Here are some screenshots of some OBD scans (and vehicle info):
[Image 1](https://imgur.com/a/ViWzvoe)
[Image 2](https://imgur.com/a/39F5kET)
At the last visit, the mechanic gave me some things to try fixing but I'm skeptical (he didn't seem too confident in what the issue might be). I would give up now as I'm losing my faith in mechanics, but I figured I would try this sub before throwing in the towel.
Here are my notes I was trying to grab while he was talking (a lot of it is probably nonsense):
- EGR sensor on the differential
- replace gas cap get from dealer
- parking switch (code: ) neutral?
- neutral safety switch on the transmission is broken. might be outside the car?
- replace sensor on differential
- transmission sensor
Here are some things that we're fixed in the past:
- ECU/PCM as mentioned
- ABS Sensor
- Coil?
- Spark plugs
- And some other odds and ends that two mechanics failed to give me details on.
As for physical symptoms:
- It seems to give a kick sometimes while driving, though not very often.
- It can rev high on ignition sometimes.
- White smoke on ignition I think.
- I think I've noticed when driving at low RPMs there's a rattling noise.
- And at high RPMs there's a whiny noise.
- Car shifts a decent amount when parked on a slope.
- Parking break doesn't seem to do anything (besides lighting a light on the guage cluster).
I'm based in Rockland County New York. I would need to find a really solid mechanic (or someone that just really knows their stuff) to stop me from giving up as I really don't want to shell out for a new/used car or lease. Or maybe some solid advice (or words of encouragement) from you guys.
Would a Mazda dealership be a better place to go to? This car is basically a Ford Escape from what I understand.
Please let me know if I left out some crucial information. I'm willing to work on the car myself if someone can point me in the right direction.
Thank you
I got this car for $2000 2 years back and it's been super reliable, never broke down. I'm tight on cash so I really want to keep this running.
If I clear the codes and start the car twice, the engine light comes on immediately. Don't have to drive or anything. I wonder if that's a hint to the problem.
I've taken the car to 3 mechanics (all reliable) 7 times total and no dice. The 6th visit the mechanic told me it's the ECU/PCM. I replaced it and I'm still getting the same codes.
Here are some screenshots of some OBD scans (and vehicle info):
[Image 1](https://imgur.com/a/ViWzvoe)
[Image 2](https://imgur.com/a/39F5kET)
At the last visit, the mechanic gave me some things to try fixing but I'm skeptical (he didn't seem too confident in what the issue might be). I would give up now as I'm losing my faith in mechanics, but I figured I would try this sub before throwing in the towel.
Here are my notes I was trying to grab while he was talking (a lot of it is probably nonsense):
- EGR sensor on the differential
- replace gas cap get from dealer
- parking switch (code: ) neutral?
- neutral safety switch on the transmission is broken. might be outside the car?
- replace sensor on differential
- transmission sensor
Here are some things that we're fixed in the past:
- ECU/PCM as mentioned
- ABS Sensor
- Coil?
- Spark plugs
- And some other odds and ends that two mechanics failed to give me details on.
As for physical symptoms:
- It seems to give a kick sometimes while driving, though not very often.
- It can rev high on ignition sometimes.
- White smoke on ignition I think.
- I think I've noticed when driving at low RPMs there's a rattling noise.
- And at high RPMs there's a whiny noise.
- Car shifts a decent amount when parked on a slope.
- Parking break doesn't seem to do anything (besides lighting a light on the guage cluster).
I'm based in Rockland County New York. I would need to find a really solid mechanic (or someone that just really knows their stuff) to stop me from giving up as I really don't want to shell out for a new/used car or lease. Or maybe some solid advice (or words of encouragement) from you guys.
Would a Mazda dealership be a better place to go to? This car is basically a Ford Escape from what I understand.
Please let me know if I left out some crucial information. I'm willing to work on the car myself if someone can point me in the right direction.
Thank you
