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3582 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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Replying to: NJStylee (Jan 13, 2009 11:42 am) I wonder if condensation is affecting your spark plugs as the car warms up. the engine has not been violently shaking when slowing down and going back to idle like it did last time. and the engine light has not come back on. My 2002Protege 5 had a serious shaking problem when the EGR valve failed. The EGR issue is a common problem of Proteges, according to my mechanic. |
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I baught a 2001 Mazda Protege last april. I love this car. It's great. I have run into some problems with it tho. My oil pressure continously blinks and I've recently had to stop driving it. My car idles fine. But if i try to drive it anytime i get over 2500 Rpm it's starting knocking and clanging. I don't know much about this car it's the frist mazda i've owned. My grandfather is an old fashion mechanic. He can work on any chevy or ford you throw at him. But when it comes to my car he is clueless. I told him about my low oil pressure and he said that it sounded like my oil pump was weak. I've looked everywhere for and oil pump for my car. Nobody has one. Most people say they've never heard of it and then others say they have. I'm very confused. Does my car have an oil pump? If not how do i fix it? The nearest mazda dealership is in missouri. I can't afford to have it towed. What could cause this problem? Where can i find the parts to get it fixed?
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Replying to: mgmazda (Jan 16, 2009 12:33 am) Once that is known, then one can work on possible solutions. You're just guessing here. You may end up doing lots of work for nothing. Here, read up on this, I think you'll find it helpful! Diagnosing Low Oil Pressure--Symptoms and Causes
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 16, 2009 3:32 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Jan 20, 2009 2:48 pm) |
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Replying to: tdc1 (Oct 27, 2005 6:45 pm) Your instructions (2765)on horn repair for a 92 Mazda were right on. Tried it today and used styrafoam instead of regular foam and it seems to work fine now. Problem was at low temps the horn blew continuously. We will see how the styrafoam works out over time. Don
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Replying to: dfang (Jan 28, 2009 11:37 am) 
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Hi everyone: I am thinking about buying a used 2000 Mazda Protege LX with 112K miles on it. How much do repair costs on this model run in general? I have heard that Mazdas are expensive to fix compared to other cars. Is this true for the Protege? Thanks.
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Replying to: lhy (Feb 03, 2009 5:43 pm) |
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I had to repair my map light recently, the overhead one which is combined with moonroof controls. (2003 Protege ES sedan) Notes about the job: * The map light plastic assembly is held in place by 2 metal prongs on this model auto. These prongs are located at either end of the assembly, baton-wise. That is to say that if the assembly were a boat, the 2 shorter, pointier ends which would hold the boat's motor are the positions where the retaining force is. Waste less time knowing this; don't end up like me and puzzle over it for 9 months! * Once you have the assembly free, you probably want to unsecure the wiring. This can be done by hand by pushing *very hard* on the raised pressable portion of the wiring uniter clip, and simultaneously pulling the clip apart. (Twice for 2 clips) * If your "map light" switch has become inoperative, it might be due to an ejected tiny tiny screw near the switch itself. Try hard to recover the screw inside the assembly. If you can't find it, do what I did and take apart small electronics for a few years so that you can easily find a matching screw. Once you have located these screws, you only need to do the hard work of screwing the spring switch back into place; then your lamp should be switchable again! * Any problems with moonroof switches are unknown. That's up to you. |
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