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Instruments - All Warning Lamps ON/Multiple DTC's

Bulletin No: 09-004/10

Last Issued: 01/15/2010

Subject:

ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH MULTIPLE CODE 1

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2008-2009 Tribute

2009 Tribute Hybrid

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent Instrument Cluster (IC) issue where all the warning lights may turn on simultaneously (traction control, wrench, battery, engine, airbag, ABS, low fuel), all dashes in the odometer, and the speedometer gauge drops to zero. May set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): U0155 4x4, U0140 ABS, U0155 SJB, U0100 IC, U0114 IC, U0121 IC, U0151 IC, U0155 RCM. Vehicle typically does not exhibit driveability issues when concern is present. Tapping the cluster face or dash may sometimes correct the issue. Typically the concern is intermittent and may take another 150-200 miles (240-322 km) of driving for the concern to appear again. If the vehicle is shut off like this, then a no start may occur.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Are DTC P0720 and/or P0722 present?

a. Yes - Stop. Procedure does not apply. Refer to M53 on line or Workshop Manual (section 05-01 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART).

b. No - Go to Step 2.

2. Check C215 connector for terminal push-out. Refer to M53 online or Wiring Diagram (section 0922-1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) for connector location/view.





3. When concern is present are all the warning lights on (traction control, wrench, battery, engine, airbag, ABS, low fuel), all dashes in the odometer, and the speedometer gauge drop to zero?

NOTE:
Failure to remove the instrument cluster attachment screws, prior to unplugging the cluster wiring harness, may damage the cluster circuit board. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-22-6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

NOTE:
Failure to unplug the instrument cluster wiring harness, prior to pulling on the cluster, may result in damage to the cluster circuit board. Refer to M53 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-22-6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. With the key in the run position, tap on IC dash/lens. Does this replicate and/or turn on/off concern?

a. Yes - Replace the IC per M53 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-22-6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

b. No - Go to Step 5.





5. Lower tilt steering column to the lowest position and remove IC finish panel per M53 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-22-6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION). Leave IC installed and IC wiring harness connected. With key in run position, slightly wiggle IC wiring harness connector from front to back while watching IC display. Does this replicate and/or turn on/off concern?

a. Yes - Replace the IC per M53 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-22-6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

b. No - Proceed with normal WSM diagnostics.

6. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:

^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.

^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.





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