from my research and trolling thro a lot of MPV forums, this vehicle has issues with Coils going bad. So, please check that first. In case you are changing the coils, remember to change the spark plugs too.
Sounds like in your attempts to change the distributor, you altered the timing. that would explain misfires and car idleing to stop.
The check engine light on a Mazda Tribute gives warning of potential problems. It can signal overheating, low oil, or engine misfires.
A flashing check engine light means you are doing serious damage to your catalytic converter due to repeated misfires in one or more cylinders. If you get a code scanner (or go to an autozone, oreilly's etc. where they scan it for free) you will see a code such as P0301 (misfire, cylinder 1). Your catalytic converter is probably shot now. If it is and If you live in a state that does emissions inspections you will need to get the converter replaced after you fix the misfires. An old spark plug will generally cause the misfires.
You don't.
Mazda recommends that the belt be replaced every 105k.
Every 90,000 miles per Mazda
it can be replaced, but you wont be able to find it
I Know 1993 have them them I have one and have replaced.
no it will not reset..
it needs to be replaced
Do not need an answer any more. Mazda dealer replaced the complete seat mechanism for $931. Using a used car seat. It appears that the motors can not be replaced individually.
I just replaced my fan belts on a 2002 Mazda Protege. It came out to a little over $200. I took my car to a Mazda dealership.