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#3213 of 3600 Check Engine Light Problem. by davidingilbert Dec 03, 2007 (5:50 am)
Hey all. My wife has a 2002 Protege 4 speed automatic. About 5 weeks ago, she noticed that the engine was running a little rough and the "Check Engine" light would come on. When it came on, it flashed for about 5 seconds and then stopped. We took it in for the 60,000 check and they did everything they were supposed to. Well, we noticed within a few days, the car ran worse than before the 60,000 mile check up. It ran rough at stop lights, the check engine light came on a bit more, and a new twist - when driving on the freeway, the car seemed to hesitate a bit or, when it would lurch to a degree. We took it in 2 weeks ago, appararently, during the tune up, the mechanic forgot to put some conductive agent on the coil which was causing a misfire, hence the check engine light. Well I got the car back and we are still having the problem of hesitation on the freeway, almost near stall outs at stop lights (Though that was a one time thing and generally runs smoothly at stop lights) and the "Check Engine" light is making new visits. Flashing at first, then turning off after about 5 seconds. But, definetly, more often.    Our trip to the dealership yesterday didn't yield any results. They had the car for about 7 hours. According to the computer, the engine is misfiring still, but they cannot locate the reason why. They did check the EGR valve and it is working fine. (Though this was a problem of the "Check Engine" light about 8 months ago.) We got one phone call wanting to know if we had changed gas stations lately. End Result: Drive the car for a week and bring it back next Saturday and see if anything new is on the computer.   Well, this morning on the way to work, the car started a few new things. One, between 30 and 40, the car surges. You can see the tachometer moving up along with the surges. Two, when downshifting, starting at 40 mph, the car surges there as well and you can see the RPM surge about 500 rpm for a second. Does pretty much the same thing at just below 20 MPH.      Anyone have any additional thoughts as to what this could be?    Thanks. Dave Replies to this message: kpresley (Feb 13, 2008 6:06 am) debbi1229 (Feb 13, 2008 2:34 pm) debzoomzoom (Feb 15, 2008 5:50 pm) and 3 more...
#3214 of 3600 figured the problem out by zoom zoom king Dec 03, 2007 (12:41 pm)
after checking the coils and wires and fuel infectors etc. so finally as i suspected my spark plug was the culprit. the tip broke off ( i really dont know how that happened). so the 2nd cylinder wasnt burning gas so it was damaging the cat converter. my car doesnt like spark plugs apparently one flew out another stripped the cyl head and this one just up and broke
#3215 of 3600 1993 mazda protege fuel filter by jwhitehurst Dec 09, 2007 (5:44 pm)
Where is the fuel filter located on 1993 Mazda Protege? Thank you so much for your help with this.
#3216 of 3600 OT Light Flashing by neesie Dec 12, 2007 (5:29 pm)
I have a problem with my OD Light Flashing. I noticed there are old posts with the same problem. Has there been any resolution to this issue?   My OD light started flashing over two months ago. I took it to Goodyear for a check. They suggested transmission flushing but before they did it somehow the radiator was damaged which cost me $500 for a new one.   They had said that the transmission fluid was low and very dark. But with the radiator repair, I told them not to flush the transmission but put in more transmission fluid. Anyway, when I pick up the car, the flashing light was off and stayed off for several weeks. Now it is back on. I took it to a different service repair person who said that one of the solenoid was sticking and I should have it flushed which I did. He also said that if that did not work I may have to take it to a transmission specialist like AAMCO. But the light still flashes occasionally. I have 114050 miles on the car, what should I do? Replies to this message: autonomous (Dec 13, 2007 9:55 am) neesie (Dec 13, 2007 6:50 pm)
#3217 of 3600 Re: P0302 [zoom zoom king] by jarhead2007 Dec 12, 2007 (9:09 pm)
Replying to: zoom zoom king (Nov 22, 2007 12:18 am) just a thought ditch the platinum plugs, I found in my 01 dx they ran like crap and caused problems, next inspect the #2 boot/wire. Look for light gray marks and small cracks.   J
#3218 of 3600 OD Light Flashing [neesie] by autonomous Dec 13, 2007 (9:55 am)
Replying to: neesie (Dec 12, 2007 5:29 pm) the transmission fluid was low and very dark Hmm, not a good sign. Is this the first time you've had the tranny fluid changed?   Are there any other symptoms like suspicious sounds or vibrations? Does the car appear to change gears properly or is there slipping?   I'd check a reputable tranny shop recommended by AAA and see if they can provide a diagnosis. Replies to this message: neesie (Dec 13, 2007 6:50 pm)
#3219 of 3600 Re: OD Light Flashing [autonomous] by neesie Dec 13, 2007 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: autonomous (Dec 13, 2007 9:55 am) This is the first time I changed the fluid. I car has always had a lot of noise especially when the car sits idle when at a stop light. The noise is only heard when inside the car particularly when the windows are closed - it is very loud.
#3220 of 3600 Rattling Pulley on 98 Protege by french1845 Dec 15, 2007 (12:51 pm)
I have a 98 Protege. One of the pullys is rattling when the car is on. I am wondering if it just needs to be tightened, or if it needs to be changed, and if either of those are the solution, how would I go about this?
#3221 of 3600 ABS and brake lights stay on by jrdungca Dec 15, 2007 (5:28 pm)
I noticed that the ABS and brake lights stay on when I drive my 2002 Mazda Protege ES. It's something I haven't noticed before and so I plan on having it checked at my local Mazda dealership. Why would these lights be showing up on my panel?
#3222 of 3600 cant shift into drive by tooty1 Dec 18, 2007 (2:15 pm)
Hi Im new to this forum and I have a 92 mazda protege lx that was given to me about a month ago. I was told by my friend who gave it to me that it was in great running shape. This morning I went to go to work (I live in alaska yes its cold!) and I couldnt get the car out of part. Its an automatic. It is now afternoon and it still sits in the driveway because it still wont go into drive. This has never happened since I got the car. I read what the book told me to do but in order to check the tranny fluid it says to start the car put the hand brake up and put the shifter into neutral but it will not go out of park. Any ideas??? I cant afford to fix this at a shop it would require towing it. Can this be done at home?

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