Tribute DX 4WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2002)
Transmission Cooler: Customer Interest
A/T CD4E - Failure During Warm Up In Cold Weather
Bulletin No: 05-001/10
Last Issued: 01/11/2010
Subject:
CD4E TRANSMISSION FAILURE - REPLACE OR INSTALL TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER COLD WEATHER BYPASS KIT
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2001-2006 Tribute equipped with CD4E automatic transmission
2008 Tribute equipped with CD4E automatic transmission
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may experience a transmission failure due to inadequate lube flow during warm up in cold weather.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Follow MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 05-01 SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - TRANSAXLE OPERATION) service
procedure to repair the transmission. When replacing a CD4E transmission, always install a new cold weather transmission fluid bypass kit, even if not
previously equipped. Do not flush or back flush existing transmission cooler bypass valve system or cooler tube system. Follow instruction sheets
included in the new Cold Weather Transmission Fluid Cooler Bypass Kit.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
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This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
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This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term for the 2001-2006 model years.
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This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term for a powertrain component for the 2008 model year only.
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Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
