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Replying to: chris_a (Jul 19, 2009 8:44 pm) Yes, it does seem to rev high. My 02 P5 automatic revs at about 3100 rpm at 68 mph and 3200 rpm at 74 mph. Has yours been doing this for a while or just recently? |
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Can anyone help i am looking to replace a burned out OD dash light on a 2000 Mazda Protege DX. There are no shifting issues or blinking of the light it looks like the bulb JUST burned out. Any help would be great MNF . |
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I bought a used 2000 Protoge 1.6 L about 2 months ago and it will not crank when the operating temperature gets to a normal temperature sometimes. Most of the time, it runs perfectly, gets good gas mileage, etc. But occasionally, it will not crank once the engine is warm. It acts like it is either not getting gas or it is some type of electrical problem. Once it died while I was sitting at a stop light. Everytime this occurs, if I wait 10 to 15 minutes, then it acts like it wants to crank--but will not quite crank, but if I keep trying to crank it, it will eventually crank and once it does, it runs perfect again. The engine light is on also. I took it by Pep Boys and they found these problems: camshaft position sensor and oxygen sensor:after CAT. I don't have the money to replace both of these items. What do you think is the more likely of the two to be causing my problem and how difficult would it be to replace them myself? Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: testdummy (Jul 27, 2009 10:30 am) When you turn the key to Start, does the starter turn the engine, or not? If you suspect a fuel problem, that sounds like the starter is turning the engine (what most people consider "cranking"). Assuming it "cranks" but will not fire, cam position sensor is a good possibility since the code was there. The shop manual says to remove the sensor and inspect it for metal shavings, and remove any shavings found. Beyond that, further diagnostics take specialized tools. You could also inspect the cable coming from the sensor, looking for places where the insulation are worn through. If you aren't willing to take it to a shop for diagnostic on the sensor, you're pretty much stuck with replacing it as a test. Unless you have a friend with the same car, that's going to cost some money.
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Replying to: downtube (Jul 27, 2009 7:35 pm) I have more time than money. Thanks again for your reply.
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Replying to: testdummy (Jul 28, 2009 9:01 am) 1. Disconnect the negative battery post 2. Disconnect the harness from the sensor ** 3. Remove the sensor bolt 4. Remove the sensor Installation is the reverse. Torque spec for the bolt is 70 inch-pounds. It's an aluminum head, so don't over-torque or you'll strip the threads! ** There will be a tab on the connector you depress with a finger allow the harness to unplug to the sensor. Or there might be one on each side. If you buy a new sensor first, study it to see how this mechanism works. You don't want to break the harness. Good luck.
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Replying to: downtube (Jul 28, 2009 9:19 pm) |
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I have a 2000 Mazda Protege with a 1.6L engine/ 5 speed manual transmission. It does not have a cruise control and I'm looking for an aftermarket cruise control kit. Any and all suggestions of where to get one will be greatly appreciated. I called Advanced Auto Parts and they do not sell the kits. Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: testdummy (Sep 08, 2009 9:32 am) here is direct link to Rostra cruise control where you can look up application and install manual. |
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Just had new tires put on and oil change done.They said replaced light bulb in rear tail light.Now car started to run like crap.No power battery light comes on and off headlights out and low on engine power.
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