Mazda Protege
Also known as Familia in some markets, the Protégé was a compact car produced by Mazda Motor Corporation from 1964-2003 for the North American market. The Protégé was one of the company’s best sellers and was manufactured in eight generation models.
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Kelvin tiltonThe belt you have to first remove is the power steering pump belt. Loosen the clamp bolt, then the adjusting screw on the power...
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It is not easy. You may want to get a manual on your car from DISCOUNTAUTOREPAIRMANUALS.COM and it will tell you how.
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i like interstate batterys have them in both my cars
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The owners manual should have a fuse box diagram. If you don't have one, try MOTORLIT.COM
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mazda mechanic says no,at least with my problem.possible,it could be air in fluid?check small fluid reserve on drivers side,by...
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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for...
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It is the top one
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AnswerOn almost all cars, the thermostat housing is right where the top radiator hose meets the engine itself. Drain 50% of the...
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On any power window system: 1- check the fuses 2- check the switches 3- check the motor, go up/down and listen for an...
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1. Turn off car (cut power to lights) (wait for bulb to cool if necessary) 2. Open hood 3. There is a black rectangular 3 wire...
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Behind the headlight, on the farthest outer side, there is a connecting plug & a black rubber boot. Pull the boot away from...
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The thermostat is located on the front left of the engine housed in the lower radiator hose that attaches to the engine. You...
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1.Make sure the engine is off and the dome light switch on the light globe is set to off and all lights are off. 2.Remove the...
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Make sure it isn't the tire first. You will have to remove the strut, and have the bearing pressed out.
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Computer. It either controls the Transmission or Engine Managment System, depending on which one it is. More than likely it is...
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Answerthe starter is located between transmission and engine down intake manifold
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AnswerIt is a small square box near the beginning of your air intake. It has two Phillips screws in it and wires coming out of it
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straight above your oil drain plug
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Bent shift linkage or you are parking on a hill.
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AnswerIt is in front, on the passenger side, at the bottom of the windshield washer tank. Your acces to is from the front...
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my cluch is lost pressure and the geare doest notwork even i have change the valve onbelow
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The Fuel filter is located underneath the vehicle, on the left side. It is in bracket, make sure you don't brake on of the...
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$350, that's with parts and paint and if nothing else has been damaged. It would be cheaper if you find a junk yard and replace...
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195 55 r15you can also check the labelling on the drivers door for this info
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My 92 Protege didn't have a block heater, I had to get one installed.
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It is underneath your dash (although u do not need to disassemble the anything to get to this part). It is towards the back and...
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A bad battery terminal(s) connection, bad ground, bad ignition switch, bad starter.
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On the pinch welds, or frame.
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AnswerThat would be the shift interlock solenoid. It is normal.Yeah that's its and normal, if you know how to dissasemble the...
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sounds like a small block chevy...the best fix is to replace the seals. they make tools that allow you to pump air into a...
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Remove front passenger scuff plate (door threshold). Remove Front side trim. There are two relays on bracket just forward of...
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Answerwhere is the modulator vavle on my 1994 Mazda protege dx?
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it should be at top left corner of valve cover go to auto parts store for manual about $15.
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It is in front of the radiator and the horn itself can be bad.
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Try motorlit.com
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Look in the owner's manual. I can't find the owner's manual. I know it's simple because I set it before but I can't remember...
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On the bottom of the engine near the passanger firewall there are two air conditioning lines blocking your way (close to the...
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On the 95-98. Open the trunk. The screws (2) are just inside the trunk. After you remove them, very carefully push outward in the...
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The fuel pump relay is located under the carpet on the passenger side (front). Remove the kick panel and the door runner lift...
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Depending on what year your protege is, it may be distributorless. They take coil packs.
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I just asked somebody the same question and his answer was to re-route the belt. =edit= I had this exact problem happen to...
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Unplug the baterry, press brake for 20sec, done :)
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read the owners manual that came with the car
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The oil filter is located directly above the drain plug. It's well hidden and hard to see unless you know where to look.
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good answer if its an auto, the fill plug is located on the tranny, there are 2 plugs, one on bottom, and one in the middle/top...
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Check the timing belt Answer - My 99 Protege was leaking out coolant slowly out of the water pump. A seal on it had gone bad and...
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Possibly low of fluid. If it is not low, then have the transmission and filter changed and see if this helps.
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There is usually one on the bottom of the radiator. Possible AnswerI have gone to the dealer and the chief mechanic said that...
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lol, scanned man, bring it to autozone, they scan for free
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A fuse of that size will only blow when something significant occurs. Has the vehicle been jump started with reverse polarity on...
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this filter is right behind the motor on the firewall wich it sits in a filter holder
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AnswerWhat you are Experiencing is known as a "Flat-spot". It is the result of a fuel air mixture that is too lean, meaning that...
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First remove the two screws in the plastic cover surrounding the gauges. This piece snaps out, be gentle!! Then remove the 2...
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I have never replaced one this model but in order to change a freeze plug you really need to pull the entire engine out and...
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Email me for the diagram for the locations of the wiper components. dwillman@canada.com
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The only fuel filter on the 1999 Protege is a "sock" on the fuel pump pickup tube inside the gas tank. The sock can't be...
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I suggeat you take it to a garage as a motor seldom goes bad. Have them check it out before it costs you serious bucks on...
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Yes, there is a third bolt attaching the starter to the black support bracket on the back of the engine (use 12mm wrench)
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There is a drain plug on the oil pan that when removed you get oil, and a radiator drain plug that when removed you get...
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Remove 2 screws above the black trim bezel surrounding the Instrument cluster. Insert a hard plastic or nylon prying tool into...
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For the front speakers, take apart the door, disconnect the speaker wires and unscrew support screws.
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Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
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It's in the fuel tank. You access it by going under the rear seat. Sounds easy enough, but there are dangers here where you...
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Check your coolant it may be low Rad may need to be flushed or changedJust happened to with my 1998 Protege - it's the...
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completely correct. along with 1 plug though. I believe it is directly under the throttle body. Held it by a couple 10 or...
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I have an '88 Escort EXP and only the toe is adjustable on the front suspension. The caster and camber are fixed from the...
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Email me for the Engine Schmatic with all Torque settings dwillman@canada.com
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I use a product called CrystaLenz, it works really good and its is very easy to use. Check out their website for more info...
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http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/Mazda-Wiring.pdf
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The water pump is under the timing belt cover. To access the water pump, you must first remove both belts, the water pump pully,...
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AnswerPresume that you have Ac & power steering, w/o AC is similar. 1. Drive car onto ramp. 2. Under the car, remove...
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Ignition timing: Hook up a timing light to the #1 spark plug wire and battery, Loosen the bolts on the distributor. With the...
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The system is probably low on refrigerant so it is short cycling. A basic recharge should cure it.
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it is located under the air cleaner box in the front of the drivers side of the engine compartment. You will need to remove this...
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You heater core has most likely kicked the bucket. It is anti-freeze leaking in your car. You should get that fixed ASAP...
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the camshaft sensor is the distributor but the crankshaft position sensor is located right next to the crankshaft its held on by...
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go to an auto parts store and buy a manual for your car, they're about $15. under the distributor is the thermostat housing,take...
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hes right, good answer man. that's exactly how it is, and explained when i started at a Mazda shop haha AnswerTake the tire off....
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There's a label under your hood that has the diagram. If the hood has been replaced with an aftermarket one, there will be no...
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Check or replace the battery cable. Answer Is the ignition switch bad? Is the neutral safety switch bad (automatic)? Is the...
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the clutch and the brakes share the same master cylinder on my 1991 protege dx 1.8 sohc
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The DayTime Running Light relay box is located at the drivers Kick Panel. It is a Box that is about 5" wide by 1.5" thick by 3"...
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It's easier and cheaper to replace the whole distributer $130-$140 each... $200 for te entire unit. for It is near impossible to...
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as far as i know, almost every car is Mazda Protege Ball JointsI finally found the answer to my own question so if anyone else...
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dunno... no1 noes
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Trouble code P0171 means:System too lean (Bank 1)
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plugs/wires, fuel pump, fuel filter, maf, bad fuel pressure reg. depends on what it drives like, hard to answer without driving...
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to keep the timing gears im place, each gear will have a dot or arrow, pay attention to that, get the belt lined up, then used a...
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I had previous experience with a Honda headlight which was very simple. The housing for the Protege 5 is not easy at all to get...
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It depends on your hood and grill design.They changed the front end in 1993-1994 and so you must get the correct ones.the newer...
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Directly under the throttle body. A few 10 or 12mm bolts. and a plug also i believe. Very easy, just in a bad spot.
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I'm trying to solve the same kind of a problem for a 96 Protege which, in addition to stalling out, is also overheating. ...
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there should be a plastic base plate that goes around the factory receiver held in my clips. by pulling directly out toward the...
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My Mazda Protege LX did the same thing, especially when it was hot out. I eventually found out it was a loose wire behind my...
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