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Replying to: mzp (Feb 20, 2008 7:44 am)
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Replying to: iamz (Feb 20, 2008 9:29 am) If it is a loose wiring harness, how can I repair that myself? |
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Hey there, I recently inherited a 1997 Mazda Protege from my grandmother. Car runs great, for the most part. Just a couple of questions. The engine light came on about a week and a half ago, so I had my uncle look at it, and he determined that the oil needed to be changed so he helped me take it in for an oil change, and told me that the engine light "might take a while" to go off, it's been more than a week now and it's still on. Also, the right rear brake light isn't coming on, not sure how long that's been happening, can someone tell me what that would cost to fix? Thanks.
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Replying to: skittles_ (Feb 22, 2008 6:34 am) In terms of your rear brake light, it most likely is just the bulb. If it costs $5.00, I think that is a lot. As long as you are at Checker's, let them look at it and see what they can figure out. Dave
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Took my 2000 Protege to dealership for service the other day. My car has 78000 miles and for the last two years we only put 5000 miles (since we bought our other car) Except the CEL light that comes on/off intermittently, I did not have any problems. However, I asked the service to run the 60k service for peace of mind within this year. On top of the ~$400 I was charged, here is what they came up with: 1) CEL Code: 171 - Lean fuel - possibly because of a leaking intake gasket ($500) 2) Timing Belt - Because it is time to replace it !! ($399) 3) Engine mounts ?? 4) Rear sway bar links and bushings ?? 4) New oil ran ?? I am driving the car only once a week and already spent $400 for this service. What do you guys thin ? Do I (urgently) need any of the listed above? I guess in case I decide to sell the car, I will need to have at least the first two done!!
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Replying to: davidingilbert (Feb 25, 2008 12:18 pm) On the other hand, I'm just having bad luck haha, I seem to have somehow broken the cover for my front right turn signal, could any of you tell me what that could cost to replace? Also, is it normal for the right blinker to blink super fast if the cover's broken?
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Replying to: arabam (Feb 28, 2008 6:10 pm) Does it idle rough? Check the air intake tube for cracks. That's the large tube between the air cleaner box and the intake manifold. They tend to crack in the ribbed area. About a $35 part. Also could be caused by a vacuum leak. Look/listen for sucking noise. 2) Timing belt - yep, time to replace it. Pretty difficult job for DIY 3) Engine Mounts - if they're broken, then need to be replaced. 4) Rear sway bar end-links and bushings. Fairly easy DIY project. 4) New oil pan. Why? I'd get a second opinion on the engine mounts, end-links, and oil pan.
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Replying to: skittles_ (Feb 29, 2008 10:33 pm) Fast blinking light will be because a bulb is burned out. Try to find a replacement at a local junk yard. |
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Replying to: downtube (Mar 01, 2008 9:17 pm) Yes - the top of the air cleaner box is cracked; it seems like a relative easy-to-change part, but I could not find this part in none of the online part suppliers; may be I am not searching with the correct part name? They quoted $399 for the timing belt repair - which I thought was not THAT bad! |
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Replying to: altair4 (Jul 09, 2002 5:52 am) |
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