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#3445 of 3600 Re: I need some serious help [omarr] by hooker321 Feb 16, 2009 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: omarr (Feb 16, 2009 11:59 am) Smoking at start up? What was smoking on your car? You tried to ground the wire?
#3446 of 3600 01 Protege losing power while driving by magicmonkeymea Feb 16, 2009 (4:42 pm)
I own a 2001 Mazda Protege, 2.0 LX. 120K. Over the past year, my car has been intermittently sputtering on ignition and occasionally while driving. To fix it I would rev the engine a couple times or turn the car off than on again. The check engine light would come on, but would turn off after a couple days. The local garage couldn't find anything wrong.   Fast forward to last week, and while driving my car on the highway it started to sputter, and I lost all acceleration. The engine sounded as if it was struggling to keep up ( Going 65-70 mph). I pulled over to the side of the road, turned the car off and on a couple times, and it started working again. This has happened 3 or four times in the past week. Today, I checked and replaced the air filter (Dirtier than it should have been) and checked the MAF sensor (clean). I tuned the ignition and it ran fine, then started to sputter again. I gunned the engine and it once again fixed the problem. I've noticed a drop in MPG as well since this has started happening.   It's getting worse by the day.   Would anyone know what is causing this? I been researching the problem, but it seems no one has a definitive answer as to if this is caused by the EGR valve, catalytic converter, etc.   Thanks for the help,   -A Replies to this message: hooker321 (Feb 16, 2009 5:14 pm) autonomous (Feb 17, 2009 10:13 am) magicmonkeymea (Mar 01, 2009 5:27 am)
#3447 of 3600 Re: 01 Protege losing power while driving [magicmonkeymea] by hooker321 Feb 16, 2009 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: magicmonkeymea (Feb 16, 2009 4:42 pm) It is the egr or map im sure... The tube that comes outs my intake that goes to my egr was clogged with rust it looked like. after cleaning egr idle control and that tube my car ran great untill.... read above lol sorry sell the thing asap j/k just be warned... I love mine for the gas saving and engine durability but the components attatched to the motor all suck!
#3448 of 3600 Re: 01 Protege losing power while driving [magicmonkeymea] by autonomous Feb 17, 2009 (10:13 am)
Replying to: magicmonkeymea (Feb 16, 2009 4:42 pm) I've had similar issues when my EGR failed on my 2002 Protege5. There could be other issues; why not take the car in for an inexpensive diagnostic?
#3449 of 3600 Engine Replacement?! by sickprotege1 Feb 25, 2009 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: 5speed1 (Jul 29, 2000 4:53 pm) I own a 2000 Protege. Bought it used in 2002. It has 165,0000 km & has been a great car until now.   I was recently in a fender bender. The day after the body work done, it died on me. Took it in for a servicing- had an oil change. It makes a loud knocking or pinging noise when accelerating or have foot on gas.   The garage said they don't know what the actual problem is- tried a few things but Bottom line - need to replace the engine. New engine is $4000.    Is this normal? Could the accident have cause this serious problem? Replies to this message: autonomous (Feb 26, 2009 9:21 am)
#3450 of 3600 Re: Engine Replacement?! [sickprotege1] by autonomous Feb 26, 2009 (9:21 am)
Replying to: sickprotege1 (Feb 25, 2009 1:03 pm) It makes a loud knocking or pinging noise when accelerating or have foot on gas. Are there any other symptoms? For example, does it feel like the engine is going to stall? Does the tachometer dip or surge when the problem occurs?   The garage said they don't know what the actual problem is- tried a few things but Bottom line - need to replace the engine. New engine is $4000. Before proceeding with such an expensive repair, I would go for a second opinion from another garage. Why not get a full diagnostic done to get an overall assessment of your car before investing any more money in the car? Make sure to provide as much information to enable the garage to diagnose the problem properly.   I was recently in a fender bender. ... New engine is $4000. Is this normal? Could the accident have cause this serious problem? If it's a fender bender, then the accident does not sound serious enough to require a new engine. 165,000 km is an older engine but if it has been properly maintained it should not require replacement as part of normal wear and tear.
#3451 of 3600 Re: 95 Protege won't start [hooker321] by hooker911 Feb 28, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: hooker321 (Feb 08, 2009 2:25 pm) after replacing the fuel pump the relay works now when the key is turned to the on position! Great! Hope this help anyone but I still need timing marks for a 2000 1.6L Protege! Car still wont start after new fuel pump and cannot figure out timing for thew life of me!
#3452 of 3600 WTF NO START 2000 1.6L Timing Marks??? by hooker911 Feb 28, 2009 (10:53 am)
Well I am so f-ing mad I could scream! I am not an idiot and I have built motors before but I cannot get this junk to start! Sorry not junk just mad! I changed the head gasket due to overheating (cracked Radiator -30 degree day) and now the f-ing thing will not start! My gf thinks im an idiot I am sure cause the car has been down for 2 months! Every timing mark example I try wont work! Does anyone know the actuall timing marks for a 1.6L 2000 Protege! I could scream! And dont send me some pic of what I have tried Cause I will burn my computer lol! I am so mad I could light the thing on fire today! 1000$ you pick up the car and its yours!
#3453 of 3600 Re: 01 Protege losing power while driving [magicmonkeymea] by magicmonkeymea Mar 01, 2009 (5:27 am)
Replying to: magicmonkeymea (Feb 16, 2009 4:42 pm) UPDATE:   I took the Protege into a mechanic after checking the MAF and EGR. Both were in good shape. Plugs, wires, and coils were changed, as well as a gasket to the exhaust. Now the car runs great, except for lurching from a standstill. This doesn't happen every time though. Anyone know what would cause this? It doesn't feel like a power issue.   Thanks
#3454 of 3600 eng misfire by luxusucks Mar 01, 2009 (2:01 pm)
I changed the spark plugs on my 2002 protege at 65000 miles. The next thing that happens check eng light,Trip to auto zone, fault code eng miss fire.Car was fine for next 100 miles then would miss fire again.Found out left coil wire connector if reset when eng running miss went away.Am not sure why. swaped coils left to right no more problems.

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