2002 Mazda Tribute electronics gone wacky

Asked by ricardod Apr 22, 2010 at 12:45 AM about the 2002 Mazda Tribute DX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

A bad jumpstart knocked out my car radio, remote key access, and "tweeked" the guages.  What could be wrong and what should I do?

3 Answers

185

You might try disconnecting the battery this some times resets the computor dont worry about you dash displays going crazy for a moment it will sort it self out instantly

5,305

It is quite likely something got shorted from the bad jump start. Id recommend taking your car to a dealership. They will have all the necessary diagnostic equipment for your concern.

7,495

you badly need to look out for lose connections or wiring issues. http://mazdatribute.net/

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