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A couple weed ago I noticed my 2000 Protégé (1.6) was cranking progressively slower during startup. (I bought the car used over a year ago and had no idea how old the battery was.) The alternator seems okay because once it’s started the car run fine with full headlights, etc. This past Sunday, after having sit for two days, there was nothing when I turned the key, not even a click. I replaced the battery Sunday night with a new Die-Hard and Monday morning it started fine and cranked hard. Now this morning, (Tuesday) the battery is completely dead. Anyone have any ideas what could suddenly be draining my batteries? Thanks in advance. ~David
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| I have a 2000 mazda protege 1.6 DX. Whenever the fuel level gets to about a quarter of a tank it acts like it is not getting enough gas. Runs fine when it has more gas in the tank. I am thinking it is probably a clogged filter or fuel pump is going out. I was hoping someone could give any advice, and if it is the pump or filter please tell me the best way to replace it. Thanks | |
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Replying to: dlg_1 (Sep 09, 2008 6:05 am) I am having the same problem. But recently I have figured out how to find out what's doing it. Something has grounded. To test and see what it is,,,hook a test light to your battery,,,,inside your fuse box(inside the car) remove each fuse,,,the one that keeps the light on the tester is the problem. A wire has grounded. Trace that wire and you've got it. It was my horn wire.Had a tiny worn spot from aging and vibes on a bumpy road. This problem drove me nuts for three months. |
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Where is the fuel filter located on 2003 Mazda Protege? Thank you so much for your help with this.
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Replying to: jones6826 (Sep 20, 2008 7:17 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 20, 2008 8:14 am)
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Replying to: jones6826 (Sep 20, 2008 8:25 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 20, 2008 8:32 am) Your help is very much appreciated.
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Replying to: jones6826 (Sep 20, 2008 8:37 am) It should read 30 - 36 psi with the fuel pressure regulator connected and 39-45 psi with the fuel pressure regulator disconnected. This test would tell you if the fuel system is substandard in some way. If it reads okay, you go on to other areas such as ignition or sensors. |
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My 97 mazda protege has just started acting up lately. It was fine for a while and now i have to hold the key to start for more than a second to start. After that i will sit in neutral and half the time when i put a little gas on it the engine will knock and either turn back on or just stop. on the occasion where i get it to go around the corner when i get it to about second gear it will cut out and stop. can i get some help please this is my first car and i dont want to lose it.T_T 
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