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Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair

3600 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 3:21 PM

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#3548 of 3600 Re: Faint Smell of antifreeze [downtube] by mazdaman23 Sep 18, 2009 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: downtube (Sep 17, 2009 5:26 pm) The overflow tank is still full, it could be the weeping from the hoses. I know it can't be the water pump area because when it was replaced they were under there doing all sorts of work. I'll try checking the radiator itself when the car sits. Just find it hard to believe anything would be wrong, CR gave this thing a bulletproof reliability rating!
#3549 of 3600 Re: 2000 Mazda Protege Stalling Problem - Help! [shhzoe] by sss400 Sep 26, 2009 (11:43 am)
Replying to: shhzoe (Mar 18, 2006 2:35 pm) cam sensor is the problem. Mine did exactly the same thing and the check engine light came on but the shop said that the reading was not about the cam sensor. But my friend replaced the cam sensor and I had no problems starting the car again. Before that we replaced the O2 sensors (2) and it did not make a difference.
#3550 of 3600 2001 Mazda Protege Low beams will not turn on! by clarkwd Sep 29, 2009 (7:23 pm)
My little yellow lights work and so do my high beams. The high beam bulbs are also the low beam bulbs. I checked the fuses and they are good. I took out the relay from under the hood in the fuse box and the high beams and low beams didn't work. It was a wet and rainy day so maybe I hit a puddle and got something wet? 2001 Mazda Protege Replies to this message: autonomous (Sep 30, 2009 2:15 pm)
#3551 of 3600 Re: 2001 Mazda Protege Low beams will not turn on! [clarkwd] by autonomous Sep 30, 2009 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: clarkwd (Sep 29, 2009 7:23 pm) The high beam bulbs are also the low beam bulbs Interesting. I guess Mazda changed this in 2002 because my Protege has separate bulbs for high & low beam.
#3552 of 3600 mazda protege 2003 died wont start by cav4 Oct 02, 2009 (12:28 pm)
Died when driving. engine light went on then died. wont start. doesnt crank. low pitched sound when trying to start. has 220,000 miles and bad seals. Is it solonoid(s), starter, alternator etc? Replies to this message: hooker321 (Oct 02, 2009 2:24 pm) cav4 (Oct 22, 2009 3:40 pm)
#3553 of 3600 Re: mazda protege 2003 died wont start [cav4] by hooker321 Oct 02, 2009 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: cav4 (Oct 02, 2009 12:28 pm) Hmnmm Try tapping the starter while someone is turning the key. How was the oil level? Sounds like a crank sensor was knocked off. Its located atop the bottum main pully. A credit card distance away from the teeth used to read the crank timing. Ummm Shut down huh???... Um Altinator No Starter No.... Maybe you broke the timing belt! Open the upper plastic inspection cover for the timing belt. You may have a busted belt! Sounds like the engine cranks but the upper half is not turning so it will just make a humming noise.. Replies to this message: cav4 (Oct 22, 2009 3:40 pm)
#3554 of 3600 Re: 2001 protege died [chump2] by hooker321 Oct 02, 2009 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: chump2 (Aug 31, 2009 1:50 am) Fuel pump pressure check at the fuel pump
#3555 of 3600 AC belt slips by testdummy Oct 06, 2009 (12:29 pm)
I have a 2000 Mazda Protege 1.6 liter and when I turn on the AC the belt slips for a few seconds (a really loud screech). However this usually happens when the engine is cold. The belt feels tight to the touch but it must not be. It usually does not slip when the engine is warm. I would like to replace the belt as a starting place. If anyone could give me detailed instructions as to how to replace this belt, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, James
#3556 of 3600 Clutch by oldman15 Oct 08, 2009 (7:06 am)
It's time for a clutch replacement. Anyone have any experience w/ P5 clutch replacement: OEM vs. aftermarket? prices? helpful hints? Thanks. O15 Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 08, 2009 8:44 am) oldman15 (Oct 11, 2009 5:53 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 11, 2009 8:16 am) autonomous (Oct 13, 2009 9:05 am) and 3 more...
#3557 of 3600 Re: Clutch [oldman15] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 08, 2009 (8:44 am)
Replying to: oldman15 (Oct 08, 2009 7:06 am) All I can tell you is to buy the best clutch kit money can buy, (OEM or name-brand) because you don't want to be doing this twice. As for procedure, I'd recommend that you get a Chilton's Import Repair Manual or a subscription to www.alldatadiy.com, so that you'll know how to do the job step by step. It's important to be thorough, for a successful clutch job. So you want to do pressure plate, clutch disk, throwout bearing and pilot bearing, and a close inspection of the flywheel face for cracking, burning, grooves, etc. If the flywheel doesn't look so good, mark its position and remove it for machining or replacment. Also consider flushing your clutch hydraulic system. Be sure to work safely. Replies to this message: oldman15 (Oct 11, 2009 5:53 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 11, 2009 8:16 am) autonomous (Oct 13, 2009 9:05 am) oldman15 (Nov 13, 2009 9:09 am) and 2 more...