Odometer Problem?

Mazda Forum Mazda Classifieds Photo Gallery Member List Search Contact Us Sponsors
Models Mazda News Mazda Recalls TSBs Timeslips Register Login

Odometer Problem?

Printable Version

Mazda Forum >> Mazda Vehicles >> Mazda Tribute >> Odometer Problem?

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

Odometer Problem? - 6/23/2006 3:47:08 PM

kanila

Posts: 2
Joined: 6/23/2006
Status: offline

My 2001 Tribute died on me 2 days ago. Had to call AAA and have it towed to a repair shop. The shop said they checked the battery (original) and could get no reading, say it read as a short or open connection. Replaced the battery and its running again. My question is, why does my odometer readout stay on even after the key is turned off and removed. Will this drain the battery and is there something that can be done to fix the problem. Thanks for any info.

Post #: 1

RE: Odometer Problem? - 6/23/2006 9:17:20 PM

babyhuey

Posts: 2759
Joined: 7/28/2005
Status: offline

Is not a problem kanila. The odometer and shift inidicator LCD will remain on in the older Tributes. Do not recall if they turn off automatically after the battery saver relay shuts down or not. Will try to look and see. Drain is very very tiny from that LCD and should not cause you any battery problems at all.

(in reply to kanila)

Post #: 2

RE: Odometer Problem? - 6/25/2006 10:43:09 PM

kanila

Posts: 2
Joined: 6/23/2006
Status: offline

Thanks, that is a load off my mind. I could not remember if the readout went out after a certain time. This SUV has been great since my original purchase, no problems except for this battery problem. Thanks again.

(in reply to kanila)

Post #: 3

RE: Odometer Problem? - 8/28/2006 12:39:33 PM

TomV1

Posts: 27
Joined: 8/28/2006
Status: offline

If this is the original battery on your 2001 then you had a very good battery. I have had enough battery problems in the past that I replace mine at 4 years regardless if there are any symptoms. It is only a matter of time that they will fail after that. Why get stranded?

(in reply to kanila)

Post #: 4

RE: Odometer Problem? - 8/28/2006 1:51:34 PM

murocflyer

Posts: 23
Joined: 8/27/2006
Status: offline

I agree, my battery went out in 4 years also. I was a litle surprised by that, but I'm sure they are not the best batts used in production.

(in reply to TomV1)

Post #: 5