LPS has no idea what a DPFE is. Can I get one online or do I have to get one at a Ford or Mazda dealer?

Thanks,

Frank

 

Well if you will tell me what LPS is then I am sure I can find you not only an online source to get a DPFE sensor but a part number that will make the job even easier. Last 8 digits of your VIN would help as well as there are a couple of different sensors depending upon year built and engine.

 

Our LPS stores are NAPA and Advanced Auto Parts (Advanced says "what's a DPFE?").

Last 8 of the VIN are:

1KM48605

Good luck and thanks,

Frank

 

Doh!!! I get it. LPS = Local Parts Store.

Part number for the sensor from Mazda is a 1F72-20-302. You can but online at www.onlinemazdaparts.com for $30.22. Just enter that part number into the #2 box. Search by Factory Part Number.

Too bad it did not fail earlier this year as there is a Special Service Program or SSP 59 that extends the free replacement warranty on the part to 5 years from original warranty start date or 74,000 miles, whichever comes first. That warranty expired on your Trib 5/22/06 which was only 4 months ago.[:@] and it was still open with no warranty record of warranty replacement in history.

 

Thanks Babyhuey! Ill check here locally, then order online if I have to. I'd like to fix it tomorrow if I could.

Thanks for the help!

I believe now we have covered all there is to know about the DPFE sensor!

Frank

 

PS I already have 85,000 miles on my Tribute already.

 

DPFE Ordered.

Hope it will be here soon. Free shipping and NO tax! WOO-HOOOO!

Thanks babyhuey.

Frank

 

Part received.

Part Installed.

One full day of driving and no check engine light!

Thanks again for your help!

 

Way back on 8/12/05 I posted on this thread and said that I'd report back. Better late than never. I found a coupon for a free scope at a local garage. Took my 2002 Tribute in, and the code came back P0204. Took it into the dealership with this info, hoping the repair would be covered under that extended warranty mentioned earlier. Bottom line, got the Tribute fixed for free. Can't complain about that.

 

A couple of things. One is that Checkers Auto will also provide the diagnostic tool free (to check at the store).
The other is that I have a P401 code and thought I could rule the sensor out by disconnecting the cable. I cleared the codes and the sensor light came back on.
Is there another device that will generate this code. Or, is the computer looking for a signal from the sensor that isn't there?
Thanks,
Brian