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#1368 of 1377 Re: High Rev on idle on hot days! [mathieuverron] by jack159 Aug 12, 2009 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: mathieuverron (Jun 29, 2009 10:22 am) I don't think my 02 P5 (45,000mi.) problems were the same as yours. However, I'll pass on the solution to the problems I had. Engine would stall at hiway speed or sometimes stall when idling. "Check engine" light would come on. By turning off the key and starting up again, it would be ok for maybe a day or more. Scaning at "Auto Zone" showed "multiple engine misfire". That could mean many things. Went to independant repair shop..........same code. Visual check showed nothing. Finally went to smog station (Cal.) AH..HA !! read out was "coolant temperature sensor not within specs". Replaced it about 2 weeks and problem is gone. (knock on wood!) Replies to this message: aerosim (Aug 13, 2009 4:29 am)
#1369 of 1377 Re: High Rev on idle on hot days! [jack159] by aerosim Aug 13, 2009 (4:29 am)
Replying to: jack159 (Aug 12, 2009 2:11 pm) I've change the timing belt two weeks ago (166 000kms). At the sametime, we change the water pump who was getting tired and the thermostat (23$) to make sure that it work correctly. Since that, the car is running well & I hope it's going to last for a long time. I hope I can get this car up to 250 000 kms before letting him go... it's probably gonna give a hard drive over 200 000kms since it is right now.
#1370 of 1377 changing rear brake pads by borkhuis Aug 17, 2009 (11:19 am)
Hi all. I'm new to this forum and was hoping someone could provide some insite for me. I just changed my rear brake pads. I've done this before on other cars but this is the first time on my P5 at 68k miles. I followed the mechanic manual directions and reversed the order after replacing the pads. Here's my question...Does the P5 require springs to hold the pads onto the calipers? My car did not have them but the instructions indicated they should be on there. If so, can I get generic ones at the local car parts store? Thanks for your help. Replies to this message: autonomous (Aug 18, 2009 11:02 am)
#1371 of 1377 Re: changing rear brake pads [borkhuis] by autonomous Aug 18, 2009 (11:02 am)
Replying to: borkhuis (Aug 17, 2009 11:19 am) Does the P5 require springs to hold the pads onto the calipers? My car did not have them but the instructions indicated they should be on there. Although, I've never replaced the pads myself, I believe I remember seeing them on my P5. You could check the front brakes.
#1372 of 1377 Front wheel bearing question by jrummer Aug 27, 2009 (6:47 am)
I took my car to my regular guy and they removed the rotors and machined them a little to reduce some brake pulsing. Well, I get my car back and noticed a grinding/whining noise I'd never heard before. Turns out the wheel bearings are bad in the left front. Thing is, there was absolutely no noise the day before they pulled the wheels apart. My question is, are the wheel bearings effected pulling off a rotor on a 2002 protege 5? I can only guess the answer is yes and now they wanna charge me to replace a wheel bearing that was fine a week ago. Thanks. Replies to this message: autonomous (Aug 27, 2009 8:41 am)
#1373 of 1377 Re: Front wheel bearing question [jrummer] by autonomous Aug 27, 2009 (8:41 am)
Replying to: jrummer (Aug 27, 2009 6:47 am) are the wheel bearings effected pulling off a rotor on a 2002 protege 5? I would not think so, but I'd have to check. How many miles does your P5 have? If it's over 60K (100K km), the bearings could have been worn down as part of normal wear and tear. The fact that you did not hear anything earlier could be due to the noise created by the uneven rotors.   BTW I replaced my rotors because I've heard modern rotors are cheap and thin (as in: they do not last long).
#1374 of 1377 Clutch by oldman15 Sep 26, 2009 (6:02 am)
It's time for a clutch replacement. Anyone have any experience w/ P5 clutch replacement: OEM vs. aftermarket? prices? helpful hints?   Thanks. O15
#1375 of 1377 brakes by johnfk74 Sep 29, 2009 (1:00 pm)
I recently replaced the rear calipers/rotors/pads on my '02 protege 5. Bled the brakes and I'm still getting almost no pedal feel and I can hear the pads rattling around in the back. Any insight please Replies to this message: iamz (Sep 29, 2009 4:37 pm)
#1376 of 1377 Re: brakes [johnfk74] by iamz Sep 29, 2009 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: johnfk74 (Sep 29, 2009 1:00 pm) I can't quite remember but, you might have to manually drive the brake pistons in using the allen screws on the back of the calipers until the pads contact the rotors, then back it off a quarter turn or so. Then try bleeding.
#1377 of 1377 Sounds of silence or Gabriel lost his horn by autonomous Nov 11, 2009 (6:18 pm)
The horn on my 2002 P5 is ready to die. According to a mechanic, it was likely the road salt that did it in. I plan to replace it in a couple of weeks. A friend suggested I check out a second hand one. That sounds reasonable considering I plan to keep the car for another two years.   Any comments on replacing it with a new one from the dealer or a used one from the scap yard? Any suggestions/tips on the process?

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