Questions tagged [protege]
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2000 Mazda protege the efi fuse blows out
Fuse blows out as soon as the key is in the on position. I have unplugged all the fuel injectors and the fuel pump at the tank and still blows the fuse. I'm not sure if I have the correct relays for ...
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Is this EVAP valve solenoid or EGR valve solenoid?
This is listed under Evap purge valve solenoid, but I believe it is actually an EGR valve solenoid. Can somebody please confirm?
Below is 2 pictures of what I believe EGR valve solenoid. Notice the ...
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Air compressor squealing, is it the pulley or air compressor locked up?
Mazda Protege5 2003 a/c works well but is squealing. The noise changes when turning a/c on and off. The belt is new. So I'm checking the a/c pulley's bearing.
When a/c clutch is not engaged (a/c off), ...
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Mazda 323 / Protege 2001 power problem
Here is my name, Fabien
My friend bought a 323F 2001 with 58 000 km, it's the 1.6 DOHC engine with 98 HP ( 72 KW ). We live in France
We got a problem to make the car running great.
For now, the ...
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What Is The Metal "Wing" Connected To My Lower Strut Mount Mazda Protege 2002?
Connected to the lower strut mount of my Mazda Protege 2002 is a "wing" which leads away with a size 14mm bolt in it. I have been trying to loosen the rusted bolt, but I can't get it loose. I am ...
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Black Spark Plugs that Clean Themselves
Vehicle:
2002 Mazda Protégé LX, 2.0L engine, automatic transmission, 240,000 km
Recent Work:
Thermostat replacement
Symptoms:
Owner reported that the car shook and stalled on startup. She parked
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Engine overheating sometimes
Vehicle
2002 Mazda Protégé LX 2.0, 238,000 km
Symptoms
Friend called, his girlfriend's car had been overheating. Mechanic told them the radiator was the problem, as it was out of coolant.
Repairs so ...
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Transmission won't go into gear - Strange
I have a 2000 1.8L Mazda Protege and I just replaced the engine with a 2.0L JDM swap. The new engine is installed and appears to run great, it idles smoothly and revs fine, sounds great.
Oddly, after ...
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Is it necessary to replace functioning spark plugs?
I have a 2000 Mazda Protege that last had it's spark plugs replaced about 4-6 years ago (about 40k-60k miles). It's a commuter car, but it's a short commute and mild driving conditions; probably 85% ...
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headlights come on by themselves when car sitting in sun
if sitting in the sun on a hot day, my family's 1995 Mazda protege 323's headlights will come on, even though they are not switched on. This occurs with the car off, and the keys out. The simple way ...
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Engine temperature low when it's cold outside
My engine temperature is low when it's cold outside. I'll drive for 30 min, and the engine temperature will be at the quarter mark. If it's moderately cold outside, the temperature will eventually ...
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Car radio stopped working
Hi I'm 16 years old and have just bought my first car. It's a 2001 Mazda protoge. Today while I was driving I plugged in a USB charger for my phone and the radio shut off. Now the radio won't turn on ...
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