2009 Mazda Tribute Technical Service Bulletins

136 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Mazda Tribute. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10098047Mar 19, 2014Steering. Some vehicles may have dtc b2278 (steering shaft torque sensor malfunction) stored in the power steering control module (pscm). A torque sensor service kit is available to correct the condition. Steering column replacement is no longer necessary.
• 10097781Oct 31, 2013Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit rust or corrosion on the front seat track assemblies.
• 10060520Oct 31, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097804Oct 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission gain enhanced flat tow performance with an optional transmission cooling pump kit for recreational towing. The kit is available from the parts department and will help prevent transmission overheating.
• 10059724Oct 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097722Aug 22, 2013Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10097375Apr 17, 2013Equipment. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner’s manual. Services performed outside of mazda’s factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10097377Apr 10, 2013Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10097348Mar 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.note:•atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon®v or mercon®lv atf.•atf m-v (type m5) has a greater viscosity than mercon®v and mercon®lv atf in low temperatures.
• 10097343Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver’s floor mat to avoid any poten-tial interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.•floor mat moves forward due to improper installation.•inappropriate floor mat (such as aftermarket, non-factory-equipped, or non-genuine) is used.•floor mat is…
• 10052155Mar 11, 2013Equipment. Mazda: on some vehicles, to avoid potential interference of foot placed on pedals, information is provided regarding proper use, and placement, of driver's floor mat. Various models and model years.
• 10097369Mar 4, 2013Equipment. When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets are present and correctly installed. In most cases you will find that the bulb seal no. 1 (a) or hid bulb seal no. 1 (b) and bulb seal no.
• 10097367Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.note:•atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon®v or mercon®lv atf.•atf m-v (type m5) has a greater viscosity than mercon®v and mercon®lv atf in low temperatures. •atf m-v (type m5) has a greater anti-judder specification than mercon®v…
• 10097316Feb 26, 2013Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2135 (throttle/pedal position sensor/switch a / b voltage correlation). Dtcs p2111 (throttle actuator control (tac) system - stuck open) and/or p0122 (throttle/pedal position sensor a circuit low) may also be present. Drivability symptoms may include intermittent rough idle, idle speed below…
• 10052158Feb 26, 2013Engine. Mazda: on certain vehicles, the wrench light or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate, with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p2135, p2111, p0122 and may also exhibit rough idle, reduce power and/or idle speed not at specifications, intermittently. Model 2009-2910 tribute.
• 10097320Feb 19, 2013Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10097295Jan 15, 2013Equipment. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner’s manual. Services performed outside of mazda’s factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10097300Jan 14, 2013Equipment. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
• 10097942Dec 19, 2012Equipment. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner’s manual. Services performed outside of mazda’s factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10042599Sep 21, 2011Equipment. Mazda: some vehicles may experience problem when blower motor is operating, white flakes would come from the air conditioner (a/c) vents.
• 10037511May 3, 2011Engine cooling. Mazda: there could be a leaking or stuck canister purge valve which will have driveability concerns and possible trouble codes. *rm updated 7/7/11.
• 10037515Mar 29, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda: 2009-2010 tribute. Some vehicles may have a fluid leak coming from the left side axle shaft seal.
• 10037517Mar 16, 2011Other or unknown. Mazda: on some 2009 tribute vehicles the air intake cleaner pipe may be coming loose from the air cleaner housing.
• 10037949Feb 7, 2011Exterior lighting. Mazda: there is possible excessive condensation or water inside the headlamp unit on many mazda models.
• 10037902Jan 27, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda: there may be a fluid leak coming from the left side axle shaft seal. 2009-2010 tribute.
• 10037096Dec 23, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda: there is a fluid leak from the left side axle shaft seal on 2009 tributes. Repair procedure noted. *rm updated 5/31/11.
• 10037095Sep 30, 2010Other or unknown, Electrical system. Mazda: on 2009-2010 tributes the malfunction light is on with the possibility for multiple trouble codes stored. Repair procedure noted.
• 10034065Jun 14, 2010Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Announcing the upcoming automatic transmission regulator solenoid valve bore wear. Csc letter was rec'd.
• 10033112May 26, 2010Equipment. Mazda: the recreational vehicle towing instructions in the owner's manual of the affected vehicles are incorrect. If the vehicle is incorrectly towed with all four wheels on the ground, the driver could experience possible damage to the transmission. Harsh or erratic shifts and engagements or loss of transmission function can occur at the next start up. Csc letter was rec'd.
• 10033689Jan 7, 2010Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Mazda: exterior door handle difficult to open. Some vehicles may exhibit an exterior door handle that is difficult to open, doe not sit flush when released, and/or sticks when opening door. This may be due to the exterior door handle plunger (1) binding on the door handle cover (2).
• 10033688Jan 4, 2010Engine cooling. Mazda: some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2135. Dtcs p2111 and/or p0122 may also be present. Drivability symptoms may include intermittent rough idle, idle speed below specification and/or reduced power.
• 10033012Nov 19, 2009Steering. Mazda: steering column pop/clunk noise on turns. Some vehicles may exhibit a pop or clunk noise from the steering column area while turning. This noise typically occurs quarter turn before the steering wheel reaches its end of travel stop and typically goes away with weight off the wheels. Models tribute and tribute hybrid 2008-10.
• 10032547Sep 11, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda: some vehicles may exhibit a harsh 3-1 or 2-1 rolling stop downshift or downshift hesitation during throttle tip-in/tip-out 3-4-2 downshift maneuver at vehicle speeds between 20-40 mph (32-64 km/h). Also may have 2-3 or 3-4 upshift flare during morning cold starts (engine off for 2 or more hours) and no dtc's are present.
• 10032550Sep 4, 2009Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda: some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0011, p0012, p0021 or p0022. This issue may also cause p0340, p0341, p0344, p0345, p0346, or p0349 codes to be present.
• 10030348Apr 24, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda: some vehicles may exhibit a no c rank condition and/or dtcs p0706, p0707 or p1702. This may be caused by the output shaft speed (oss) sensor wire being pinched between the main control and transmission case, or an intermittently shorted transmission range (tr) sensor.
• 10029211Mar 18, 2009Brakes. Mazda: some vehicles may exhibit a clicking or rubbing noise from the left front wheel speed sensor and/or exhibit abs warning light activation.

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