2003 Mazda Tribute Locked in anti-theft mode

2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE
65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAM L
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Truck will start but wont go into gear, windows wont work. Car with key in it is only icon that appears on dash when ignition is turned on.
Jun 29, 2010 at 5:59 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Sam L,

Thank you for the donation.

Symptoms indicates a fault with the ignition switch. One or more power supply is not getting past the switch and it can cause the transmission to fail.

Get the ignition switch checked first.
Jun 30, 2010 at 2:01 PM
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