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Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2001 Mazda Protege Low beams will not turn on! [bandaidgooz]
Yeah I thought so. It's weird though how both just seemed to fry.
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Re: 2001 Mazda Protege Low beams will not turn on! [clarkwd]
Your suggestion worked! Thank you!
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Re: 2001 Mazda Protege Low beams will not turn on! [bandaidgooz]
For me the problem was that for whatever reason, the low beam filament in both of my headlight bulbs burnt out. I replaced the bulbs and it worked fine. It actually happened to me again during another wet day. It hasn't done it since, but take a look at your bulbs and look at the filaments. If replacing the bulbs doesn't work then I really don't know what to tell you. ... Read More
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Re: 2001 Mazda Protege Low beams will not turn on! [clarkwd]
I now have this same problem this morning. How did you repair this problem?
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Re: 2001 protege 2.0LX transmission problem? [autonomous]
I have a 98 mazda that had a squealing belt one time. I had the alternator in a speciality shop and the guy told me that the alternator is just barely the right size for the demands on it. So the belt has to be "banjo" tight or it will give problems. AFter it was tightened up then it didnt' give a problem anymore.
Protege Engine advice
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Protege Engine advice
I have a Mazda Protege 2000 SE that I bought in the beginning of 2001 with 15km on it. It has been a great car to us. I have a regular mechanic that my family has been using for 20 years and have always trusted. But the car with 148500 km on it is starting to have problems and they can not figure out what is going on. It has always ... Read More
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Re: 2001 Protege LX [fowler3]
It's been ages since I posted but Aloha from Hawaii. I still have my 2001 LX 2.0 and have 42,000 miles and I too still appreciate my Mazda! I always keep the car clean, but recently applied Blackfire wax and now the Sand Mica has that mirror look! I also purchased my Mazda in April 2001. Enjoy your Mazda everyone!
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2001 mazda protege o/d and engine light [bhahn]
o/d light blinking on and off and check engine light staying on ... did not help.any ideas? Did you get a diagnostic done? The codes may help narrow down the problem.
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2001 mazda protege o/d and engine light
wondering if anyone knows how to fix o/d light blinking on and off and check engine light staying on.seems like the car kicks out of overdrive and goes back in in a minute or so.aready replaced the speed sensor.did not help.any ideas???
Mazda Protegé
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Fog fuse
Hello...I recently just bought a 2001 Mazda Protege ES and I am having problems with the fog lights. The fuse closest to the driver side of the car keeps blowing. I have gone through 6 (15A) fuses. I try turning on the fog lights and they just flicker and go off which usually means the fuse has gone. Any ideas? Or should I take to dealer?
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2001 Mazda Protege Low beams will not turn on! [clarkwd]
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.
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2001 Mazda Protege Low beams will not turn on!
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 ... Read More
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Re: 2001 protege died [chump2]
Take it to a local auto parts store and have them hook a scanner to it to retrieve the fault code number that's causing the engine light to come on. They will do this for free. Post the information here, or on one of the many Mazda Protege online forums. There are many enthusiasts for this car who are willing to help.
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Reset Code Problem
Searching for answers- HELP PLEASE ! I have 2000 Mazda Protege ES that came standard w/ a 1.8 ltr engine. I bought this car used & love it. Problem : While changing the timing belt & parts, I have found out that the engine was changed to a 2001 2.0 ltr ES. I keep coming up with Engine Codes will not reset readings, every time I try to have an emissions ... Read More
Mazda Protege Accessories and Modifications
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krzykj1
Searching for answers- HELP PLEASE ! I have 2000 Mazda Protege ES that came standard w/ a 1.8 ltr engine. I bought this car used & love it. Problem : While changing the timing belt & parts, I have found out that the engine was changed to a 2001 2.0 ltr ES. I keep coming up with Engine Codes will not reset readings, every time I try to have an emissions ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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My temperature guage slowly moves up.
My temperature gauge moves up to slowly when i start driving. It will only go up quarter of the way, where as normally it stays between the cold and hot. I am guessing it is my thermostat. If it is could i replace it myself. I have a 2001 mazda protege 1.6 litre manual transmission. Also before replacing it where can i find it?
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01 Protege losing power while driving
I own a 2001 Mazda Protege, 2.0 LX. 120K. Over the past year, my car has been intermittently sputtering on ignition and occasionally while driving. To fix it I would rev the engine a couple times or turn the car off than on again. The check engine light would come on, but would turn off after a couple days. The local garage couldn't find anything wrong. Fast forward to last week, ... Read More
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Low Oil Pressure
I baught a 2001 Mazda Protege last april. I love this car. It's great. I have run into some problems with it tho. My oil pressure continously blinks and I've recently had to stop driving it. My car idles fine. But if i try to drive it anytime i get over 2500 Rpm it's starting knocking and clanging. I don't know much about this car it's the frist mazda i've owned. ... Read More
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Car stalls when turn
I have a 2001 Mazda Protege with about 85,900 miles on it. Sometimes when I make a sharp turn, doesn't matter if it's a left or right turn, my car stalls out. It doesn't sputter, it's more like someone flipped a switch. I'm able to turn my car right back on and it runs normally. What could this be?
Mazda Protege5 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: A/C is always on [mdaffron]
I keep reading the same answer over and over again... "the air conditioner compressor is going to run to remove moisture from the car's interior that otherwise would cause your windshield to fog up". Compressors DO NOT remove moisture. They condense gas!!! What condenses moisture is the cold coils running in the "evaporator" near the cabin's fan. But lets forget about this technical detail... All these answers COULD be true if ... Read More
Mazda Protege Accessories and Modifications
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Turbocharging...........vroom
Hey everybody. Im new so forgive me if I am a repeater. Im from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, and I own a 2001 Protege LX 2.0 Im looking to turbocharge my mazda and was wondering if anyone has done the same to there baby? Was it worth it? How much fun was it to do? Does anyone know what kind of tolerences a stock 2.0L has when concidering turbo? Or maybe ... Read More
Mazda Protegé
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Brake system
Can anyone with a 2001 mazda protege tell me what it means if my handbrake light and ABS brake light come on while I'm driving? They turn off when the car has been turned off for a few hours but come on every so often. I took it to my mechanic and he said to bring it back when the lights are one so he can check it out but the ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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2001 Progete LX surging...
It's a 2001 Mazda Protege LX 2.0 OK! I've had the car almost 3 years now... My engine crapped out 3 or so months ago. The car sat for a month until I purchased a used engine from a reputable local company. One weekend a friend and I made time to swap the engines. Taking our time we used one day to remove the broken down original engine and the next ... Read More
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Re: I'm still around. [mazdafun]
Hey Mazdafun! I'm checking in more too now that I have DSL and an LTop. Long time no type. I joined the Mazda Forum in 2001 when I bought my Pro on your's and the other 40 owner's advice. It was correct on evry point. Love the handling and the fuel economy even today. No mechanical problems whatsoever since day one, now at 34,000 miles. Like new except for to dents ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Rough Idle Speed and Poor Acceleration......CEL also
I have a 2001 Mazda Protege ES 2.0.......and I replaced the engine about 1 year ago. The newer engine had about 36000 miles on it. Ever since we replaced the engine on it.......it has had a idle problem and is now starting to have an acceleration problem. When I come to a stop, the idle speed will go down to about 500 and then usually go back up. When this happens, ... Read More
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Mazda Protege problem, something wierd
I just put a used air compressor on my 2001 mazda protege DX. Well today it would not shift into overdrive, the battery light came on, and then the air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. But as soon as I started slowing down to make a turn back onto the rd. I live on the battery light went off and the air started working again. So I decided to drive it ... Read More
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Re: 2001 Protege [mirde98]
Does she have any records showing any type of maintenance or service being performed on said vehicle? Mazda Protege' is a great vehicle (I'm still driving my 92 LX) that will last for a good while but you have to perform preventive maintenance on it to keep it working.
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2001 Protege
Hello everybody. A co-worker of mine is moving and im interested in acquiring her 2001 Protege. The car is 61K and she's never been a maintenece fan of car's, the car looks good and i drove it around town, drives good, it is dirty (hasn't seen a wash in more than 6 months) but that i can fix with a good wash and full detailing. I never had a Mazda before, ... Read More
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Re: 2001 Protege ES 2.0 with OD Light Flashing (P0745 Error Code) [sneeker]
The reason the dealer is having trouble finding the part is that they would not attempt to replace the solenoid but rather the entire transmission. The valve body is a complex part and rather than having the dealers doing field service, Mazda chooses to have them install reman. transmissions (in the end it costs less) when the vehicle is under warranty. I'll take a look tomorrow and see if I can ... Read More
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2001 Protege ES 2.0 with OD Light Flashing (P0745 Error Code)
Hi All, Need help to order the proper Pressure Control Solenoid that going on the control valve in the tranny, The dealer isn't sure which one to order, I have the ode P0745 that points directly at the Pressure Control solenoid. I need a Mazda Part number if anyone has it or who I can contact to order this directly through. Help!!! Called everywhere and practically no one has any idea, ... Read More
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Re: 2001 Protege Misfire Problem [ee74]
Hi ee74 ... I have a 2003 Mazda Premacy (I'm in Australia, not sure if you have this model in the US) and have been having the same problem. I had the timing belt changed and now this is happening all the time. I had it taken to an autoelectrician yesterday and one of the error codes was RANDOM MISFIRE. What happened? Did you get the coils replaced? THANKS, APPRECIATE ANY ... Read More
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Re: 2001 Protege Misfire Problem [ee74]
Sounds plausible. If you want to check for yourself you can use the service manual found at http://protege5.ugly.net/ and ask the service advisor if any OBD (on board diagnostic) codes show up. Are you dealing with an independent garage or a Mazda dealership? In any case, best of luck!
Mazda Protege Basic Maintenance Questions
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Re: Mazda Protégé 2001 Timing Belt Question [leila]
I am a girl as well who has had to deal with caring for 2 new cars. I have learned that you DO NOT have to bring your car to the dealer. In my experience they charge tons of money (2-3 x what another place would charge) and don't provide the information you need to maintain your car and ask the questions you need to ask. My best advice to you ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Engine issues [kelbel]
More than likely, it's the dreaded "stuck open" EGR code and issue plaging our Proteges. Get the DTC code read ASAP. Here is a Mazda M-tip that may be applicable: ROUGH IDLE - DTC P0300, EGR VALVE STICKING OPEN Applicable Models 2001 - Protege VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ; 2002 - Protege VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ; 2003 - Protege VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ; Symptoms 020 ENGINE HARD START 030 ... Read More
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Please Please Help 2001 Protege
I have a 2001 mazda protege with 87,000 miles and I love it, but recently the transmission is making a rattling noise and holds back some when taking off. Has anyone had this problem and if so what should I do?
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2001 Protege missfire [audproge]
Have you tried a Mazda garage? Did you have a scan done?
Mazda Protege Basic Maintenance Questions
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Tire Noise
I just recently acquired a 2001 Mazda Protege ES from my mother. It has 98K miles and it is excellent condition (it has all the options, side air bags, ABS, sunroof, 6CD changer). I bought this car new in 2001 and sold this car to my mother in 2004 with 68K miles. I noticed then that the car was very loud on the highway and the noise was very pronounced in ... Read More
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Re: 2001 Pro Shop Manual [alternator]
Hi, I looked up http://protege5.ugly.net/ . There was lot of useful info. However, I did not find instructions on changing brakes. I am looking for instructions on changing the brake pads. Today I opened my protege wheels/ brakes and could not install the pads. There was a wire like thin clip which I do not where to put back. Can anyone give me some instructions on changing the brake pads? Pictures ... Read More
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Re: Mazda Protégé 2001 Timing Belt Question [wisecar]
Some Japanese cars (many Hondas in fact) have so-called "interference" engines where loss of the timing belt may cause considerable damage. Protege engines are of the "non-interference" type where loss of the timing belt will only cause the engine to come to a stop, with no damage.
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Re: Mazda Protégé 2001 Timing Belt Question [leila]
Contrary to the response posted after yours which suggests driving the car until the timing belt breaks, it has been my understanding for many years (I am on my second Protege) that if the timing belt on a Japanese car breaks it causes serious damage to the engine (min. $2000 Cdn). -- better to fork out the $300+ and get it replaced NOW. My manual recommends around 90,000 k but because ... Read More
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Brake & Rotor replacement instructions, Mazda Protege
I have a 2001 Protege but can only find repair manuals for protege's up to year 2000. Does anyone know if brake pad and rotor replacements for a 2001 would be the same as for a 2000? I would like to buy the manual to see how simple or complex it is to change both pads & rotors.
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Mazda Protégé 2001 Timing Belt Question
Hello! I have a 01 LX Protege with almost 93,000 miles. I have been told that I need to get my timing belt replaced. When the car is running I can actually hear a "hissing" sound coming from under the hood. Could that be my belt getting dry (I live in the South)? I was also told by the dealership that smaller car repair shops do not always have a machine ... Read More
Mazda Protegé
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Engines
Yeah, the 98 Protege came with either the 1.5L Z5 engine or the 1.8L BP-DE as found also in the Miata. For 99, Mazda switched to the 1.8L FP-DE engine, which is essentially a destroked verion of the 2.0 FS-DE found in the same model year 626 and newer (2001+) Protege's.
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seat belt troubleshooting
i have a 2001 mazda protege and am trying to figure out how to fix an apparent jammed seat belt. i used the seat belt directly behind the driver's seat to secure a round cooler this weekend and now i can't pull out the belt all the way. it will give about a foot and then stop. it doesn't appear to be twisted. i can't figure out how to clear the ... Read More
Mazda Protege Basic Maintenance Questions
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re jesmawal post
Timing belt replacement recommendation for 2001 Proteges in the Gates Belt guide is 105,000 miles. I believe Mazda's recommendation is something like 100,000 miles. You're having no problems now? Why change the belt early?
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2001 Protege servicing
Hey all, I'm new here. I live in Iowa and have a 2001 Protege DX, mileage at 56,500. I've had the car for a year and a half now, and love it. Never had to take it in for anything but oil changes so far....until today. I'm taking a trip to Colorado in a few days, and the check engine light came on yesterday (of course, great timing). I took it ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Used car: Pulls to the left [jcnadon]
recently purchased a used 2001 Mazda Protege ES....on the highway with elevated speeds the car pulls hard to the left...it is very hard to keep the car straight. Sounds like a wheel alignment may be needed. Also, check the state of the tires and look to see if they all match (same size). When you bought the car did you get it inspected at an independent garage? If not, it may ... Read More
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Extreme pull to the left
I recently purchased a used 2001 Mazda Protege ES....the car runs perfect city driving but once taking on the highway with elevated speeds the car pulls hard to the left...it is very hard to keep the car straight. I took it back to the place where I purchased it and they told me it could be the tire pressure, they checked and rotated the tires and said the car was fine, ... Read More
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Front-end noise (creak/crack) on slow sharp turns 2001
2001 Mazda Protege,5-speed, 40,000 miles- This noise occurs in tight-turning situations such as entering/exiting parking spaces or u-turns. It's a creak or cracking noise. It happens as the wheel is fully turned and slowly accelerating. Sounds as though something is about to break! Taking it to the dealer next week. But would like to have an idea what to expect. Thanks for any ideas.
Mazda Protegé
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Re: Why'd I buy a Protege? [mdaffron]
Hey Meade...Long time, no read...your posts that is! I went and looked at the new Mazda3 hatch last week and really liked it. I also sat in the new Kia Spectra5 and absolutely hated it! (This dealership does Mazdas, Kias and Lexuses) If you're looking for leg room, AVOID the Spectra5. With the seat all the way back, my knees were hitting the steering wheel! (I'm approximately 5'11'') Anyway, my only ... Read More
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Re: Why a Mazda Protege? [janslor]
I researched many, many cars and decided on a 2001 ES because of its high Japanese parts content and past reliability records. I also put my mother in a 2003 ES (brand new in summer of 2003). I avoided the Honda because some of my friends had transmission problems (Accords and Civics)...unheard of for Honda until recently. Toyota had some engine sludging problems, and from some previous research, some of the ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Thumping, popping, clicking
I have had my 2001 Protege LXII at the dealership 4 times for the same problem. Each time they say 'cannot duplicate problem'..Then I drive with them and magically they know what it...They have replaced the sway bar bushings, rods and struts. NONE of this has resolved the problem...They insist the car is safe but will not put that in writing. Here is the situation..After the car is driven a while ... Read More
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meade
I am more than happy to give you information that I have or can get from mazda. You asked me if there were any bulletins or info on the clutch situation and I told you about repair information on the matter. Not sure how answering your question (which was backed up by your SM) means that I am being distant. Also, you keep asking me to be honest as if I ... Read More
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it's just like this past summer...
remember me? I was once a frequent poster but a cross country move back east, two hospitalized parents, crazy work schedule and graduate school put edmunds on the back burner! anyway, my mother's 2003 ES that was purchased in July 2003 has almost 17,000 miles on it! It has been the only car ever in her history to be "tweek free" in its initial miles. It still runs beautifully and is ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Dinu
You always say that: Make: MAZDA Model: PROTEGE Year: 2001 Service Bulletin Number: 00700 NHTSA Item Number: 614124 Summary Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY STATE THAT THEIR CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK OR STAY IN POSITION. *TT
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Naughty Ford
Are you referring to the Mazda 3 being lower quality than the Pro, or later model years of Protege being inferior to 99? My 2003 Protege has a few minor squeaks (one in that little dimpled pad on the passenger side dash and one in the right rear door), but otherwise quality appears exceptional, far better than my last 2002 Mitsu Galant, 2001 Saturn L200, 98 and 97 Nissans and about ... Read More
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My Update
Well, I love Proteges so much that I traded in my 2001 LX 2.0 for a 2003 ES-GT. I thought I liked the Pro before, but I really love this ES-GT!! I got the 3M film put on the hood and side mirrors and the dealer is giving me some extra for the fog lights. I also got the rear windows tinted 20% and got the dealer to throw in locking ... Read More
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I Love It
I have a 2001 ES and Love it. Lots of power and reacts well. Great Suspension and wheels. Most of the problems I see on others Protege is due to either buying a base modle or beating the hell out of the ride. I have a buddy with a 2002 Mazda Speed. Nothing but problems until Mazda come out with some fix. Most problems due to using leftover equipment from other ... Read More
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Protege or Malibu?
I plan to buy one of these two cars tommorow. The mazda is a 2003 LX 2.0 Auto with rims, moonroof, cd changer and all power. It has 1,500 miles on it. Dealer says that miles are from local dealer trips and test drives. Malibu is 2003 auto basic with only power locks and cruise. Malibu has 97 miles on it. Both cars cost the same for me per month. Which ... Read More
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What are changed?
http://www.edmunds.com/used/2001/mazda/protege/100001454/roadtest- article.html?articleId=44875&tid=edmunds.e.firstdrive.content- ...Mazda*
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chet13
Component Description: 5. WHEELSCOVER:HUB NHTSA Number: 634352 Bulletin Number: 0200102 Bulletin Date: MAR 2002 Vehicle: 2001 Mazda Protege Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING 15 INCH PLASTIC WHEEL COVER CRACK DURING REMOVAL. *SLC Just tell your dealer you were removing the hubcaps to clean them and they cracked - that's what happened to one of mine. Another was cracked badly when the Potenzas gave up and I ended up plowing in a curb on ... Read More
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Anyone having these problems
I own a 2001 Protege LX and have had a few problems. Can anyone let me know if they have experienced the same problems. 1) Manual tranny that is really stiff and noisy 2) Sqeaky driver's seat 3) Wheelcovers that break in your hands 4) The volume band on the radio display disappears 5) Tires that wear very quickly and are very noisy 6) Mazda's horrible customer service
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Greetings from T.O.!
Hi everyone! Been busy working 6 days/wk lately (and will continue until the end of June) and with the # of posts in the PRO and 6 threads, it's a P/T job just keeping up with it, so now on a Sunday morning, here I am, having skipped a few pages at a time just to get caught up. Still actively looking at used 91-93 Integras and so far I haven't ... Read More
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Paul
"Escort engine: The 2.0 in the 97+ Escort was Ford's 2.0 'split port injection' engine that they worked on themselves." That engine is the same as the ancient Ford 1.9L that has been used in Escorts forever. 97+ Escorts also came with Ford's newer 2.0L Zetec that was used in the Contour/Mystique and is used in the Focus and Tribute/Escape. "The 1.8 engine in the Escort GT was the same in ... Read More
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Found it....here is the email from Castrol
Now, I realize they are biased to their products, but my question to them was whether 5W-50 would be recommended for use in the 1.8L Mazda Protege under the temp extreme parameters encountered as well as our particular driving styles. The Mazda techs I speak too recommend the 5W-50 particularly for manual tranny's where the drivers are likely to hold the gear longer and rev higher up the tach causing the ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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brake grind or groan
I have a 2001 Protege LX 2 litre auto trans with 22,000 miles and seems quite good; a pleasure to drive around. If I release the brakes very slowly while starting to move OR if I apply the brakes very softly while bringing the car to a gradual halt, the brakes make a slight clunk sound or groaning sound. This always happens on an inclined plane. I have also unconsciously mastered ... Read More
Mazda Protege Accessories and Modifications
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New Front Speakers
They are easier than the rear deck install. I have some pictures at my home page: http://homepage.mac.com/tboggs I just put in the Mazda Kenwood 6x8s in my P5. They are Kenwood eXcelons pre-wired for the stock wiring harnesses. List price is $150. I got mine from Mazdastuff.com for $104. The 2003 already has tweeters mounted on the window garnish plate, so I didn't consider components. When I had my 2001 Protege ... Read More
Mazda Protege5
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Zany Tire Size
In my discussions with an individual who worked in sales allocation at Toyo, it came up that in model year 2001, only 5,000 cars with the 195/50R16 tire size were sold in North America. One can assume most if not all of those were Proteges. He described that size as "European," and said that they sell about twenty times as many in that size in Japan, Europe, Australia, etc. Apparently, we ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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1999 Protege ES 5-speed Update
I haven't posted here in about 1 1/2 years so I thought I'd give an update now. The Protege used to be my car, bought it new in 1999, but now my wife drives it most of the time. I now drive a 2001 Hyundai Elantra GT and love it - not knocking the Protege though! Our 1999 Protege ES 5-speed (last year for 1.8 liter DOHC engine) is doing very ... Read More
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Oil Filters
So, what does everyone use for oil filter's on their Proteges? I am interested since I have heard that some people who have used not Mazda filters have had problems. I used to use the larger filter from the 2.5L V6 on my 2001 ES. It is time to change the oil for the first time on my 2003 P5, and I was wondering if anyone thought it would be better ... Read More
Does the Protege compare in reliability to Civic or Corolla?
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Love my '93!
Hey guys... have a '93 DX with 120,000 miles... it's great and fun!! :) No problems with it! As for the current models... you're probably going to find that the reliabilty is really good. 10 years down the line, the honda or toyota might be better, but honestly I'd say you can take the Mazda to 150,000 easily. I really don't think you'd have a problem. :) My guess is, it's ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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severe vibes
I have owned a 2001 Protege ES and a 2003 Protege5. I never experienced any sever vibrations of any sort. I would tell your dealer's service manager that you are going to call Mazda to complain about their service since they refuse to address your concern. I would also drive another Protege on the lot to compare. If yours didn't do it when brand new, then it shouldn't do it now. ... Read More
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dinu
I think the new Protege will be excellent. The fact that the chassis was co-developed with Ford is a good thing. European Fords are known to have excellent chassis. Mazda knows a thing or two about chassis development also. The car can only be better because of this. It's supposed to still be built in Japan, which hopefully means that it will be built with parts from mostly Japanese suppliers. There ... Read More
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Meade/Larry
From Edmunds - Ownership - Maintenance ----------------------------------------------- Component Description: 8.STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS NHTSA Number: 634382 Bulletin Number: 0900702 Bulletin Date: MAR 2002 Vehicle: 2001 Mazda Protege Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING TRUNK KEY DIFFICULT TO INSERT OR UNABLE TO TURN KEY OR CYLINDER FLAP BROKEN. *SLC ------------------------------------------------- Could this be the problem you're experiencing with the door locks? Dinu
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2001 LX
I've been looking for a late model, low miles Protege for about three weeks. I went to look at a 2001 Protege LX today. The first thing I noticed was there was no trim emblem on the front panels. This shot a warning sign to me that maybe the front end was wrecked and rebuilt but I did not see any evidence of it. The engine compartment looks new, the odometer ... Read More
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well...
I broke down and e-mailed MazdaUSA regarding the engine "rattle". I'm sick of waiting for a fix. We'll see what they say. Here's the e-mail: "Hello, I've been following numereous Protege internet forums and I have read about a "problem" that I seem to have with my 2001 Protege ES 2.0L. Apparantley, there is a programming issue that has to do with coolant temperature and some plates opening and closing. When ... Read More
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disgruntled4
Unfortunately, I think your problem is "normal". I have a 2001 ES 2.0L and it does the same thing. It's not hard to start, but it has the same engine "rattle" although I don't know if I'd call it a rattle. "When I got there, they said they couldn't fix it, and Mazda Corp. said it was the sound made when some valve stays closed when the engine is cold to ... Read More
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Late to the discussion...
but my 2001 Protege ES is almost ready to turn 25,000 miles and it's almost 2 years old. It was REALLY cold here yesterday and last night and the car starts very well. Having synthetic oil in it can't hurt. I am just starting to do extended drains (longer than 3K) on the oil. The current Mobil 1 5W30 just passed the 3K mark and I'm already feeling weird about it. ... Read More
Does the Protege compare in reliability to Civic or Corolla?
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Walter
The late 80s 323 engines of the Proteges wre great! Many great cars that are still on the road today, yet no one looks at them b/c it doesn't have an "H" on the hood. I know my Protege bought in 2001 is as reliable as a Civic/Corolla w/out a doubt. Most people have this notion that Hondas and Toyotas are the best cars on Earth, yet this stems from past ... Read More
Mazda Protegé
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Advice needed -- need to buy a car for 2 teenage drivers
I have two new teenage drivers coming up this March. I've been looking at late model Proteges with less than 30,000 miles. My 21 year old bought a 1999 LX last April with 53K miles and it seems pretty reliable. (And he's not getting pulled over by the cops like he was in the 1986 Olds Cutlass Supreme!). Now I read that Mazda is offering 0.0% APR on new 2003 models. ... Read More
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The deal is done
This afternoon we sold our 2001 Protege ES (sniffle, sniffle) to CarMax for about what we owed. Then we headed over to Millennium Mazda (Durham, NC), and picked out an Automatic 2003 Silver Protege5 w/Side Airbags and ABS. We paid $2 under invoice with the S-Plan. We will pick it up Monday since we added the rear bumper guard and the fancy compass/thermometer mirror (at dealer cost), and they need to ... Read More
Does the Protege compare in reliability to Civic or Corolla?
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Reliability important, but remember driveablity
I think all of these cars are very close in reliability. I certainly haven't had any problems with my Protege. There are more important issues in my mind. Having driven the Automatic versions of the 2003 Corolla, Civic, and Protege5 (and 2001 Protege sedan) this week while shopping for a new car for my wife, I can say that the Honda and the Mazda seem tighter and more solidly built. The ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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Winshield fog up in Protege 2001
Hi, I have a Mazda Protege 2001 and the front windshields fog up regularly irrespective of whether the temperatures are cold or hot and humidity is low or high. It happens during the hottest days of summer and coldest days of winter. Also, whether the engine has been running or not has no bearing on it. Has anyone faced a similar probles or does anyone know how to fix this problem? ... Read More
Mazdaspeed Protege 2003 Compact Sedan
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I could'nt wait any longer
To all readers I have wanted to get a Mazdaspeed since summer, after hearing about the turbo.I drove a regular Protege, not liking it much but wanted all the extras the Mazdaspeed offered. I had a 10 year old VW Fox GL that I did not want to put another dime into. The Mazda dealer said they would give me a call upon arrival. I the mean time I went to ... Read More
Mazda Protegé
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Looking at used Proteges
Wow, this board gets a lot of traffic. My local Mazda dealer has several 2000 and 2001 used Proteges that I am considering as a 2nd car to my 2002 Miata LS. They have a 2000 LX (I think) with a 5-speed that I am really interested in except that it is white (yuk). Edmunds hits it at about $5,000 trade-in and about $7,500 retail, does this sound right for a ... Read More
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RE: The rear drums sucked.....by Vocus
Paul, do you EVER base your opinions on fact? 1999 - 2000 Mazda Protegé: Braking characteristics were some of the best in this test with superb pedal feel and feedback that made modulating them easy. A 60-to-zero stopping distance of 132 feet was just two feet off the class-leading Cavalier. -2000 Economy Sedan Comparison Test: By Karl Brauer 2001 - 2002 Mazda Protegé: In spite of the MP3's 132-foot braking distance ... Read More
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It's getting crazy
I just picked up the new Sport Compact Car mag and they have a test on the new Neon SRT-4. This car is the Hemi-Cuda of sport compact cars. 5.8 sec 0-60, 14.1 1/4 mile. It put 223 hp and 250 lbs-ft of torque to the FRONT WHEELS on SCC's dynojet. It was a prototype, but DaimlerChryler engineers said it was within a couple percent of production numbers. $20K. This car ... Read More
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Alternator: New P5, 04 Protege
That pic of the 03 Protege looks like it could be the new P5 for 2004/2005. The P5 was built in 2001 as a 2002 model, so Mazda might bring out the new P5 in 2006 assuming a 5 yr cycle or along with the new 2004 Protege. I certainly can only speculate. Looks ok to me. I like it! Now has anyone seen what the rededigned 04 PRO looks like? ... Read More
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Dale...
I'm sorry Dale, I was refering to the city in Alabama, not the country. :-D The Sri Lankan, Alabama Police Department uses the 2001 Mazda Protegé ES to patrol their fine city. -larry
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The perfect car...
isn't out there! All cars have their problems, good design ideas, bad design ideas, things we like, things we don't like. We buy what we can live with for a while, and still look for something better or hope will be better. Like Newcar31, I still DO NOT like the Protege's ride. It is uncomfortable, if not jaring, over patched roads and has a tendency to bobble front to back. What ... Read More
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Focus ride
When I test drove a 2001 Focus ZTS, I found the ride to be quite nice. Firm, but not overly so. I like the Protege's ride better, but my wife probably doesn't. The problem I had with the Focus, which the Protege does so much better, is the seats. I hope the Procus gets Mazda seats, and not Ford. The whole Procus thing kind of scares me anyway. I fear that ... Read More
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Auto problems...
I had problems with both autos in my Proteges. In the 99 DX, it would kinda slip when downshifting from 3-2 when passing. The problem started to get more prominent, but the dealer could never make the car do it. I traded the car at 38K, and they hadn't found any problems up to then. On the 2001 ES, the transmission would produce an audible squeak when shifting. The Mazda dealer ... Read More
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03 Proteges
I have a 2001 and just got a brochure from Mazda for the 03: Changes so far the 03s are getting on ES trim: 1. Std. ABS w/EBD 2. Std. 16" alloys 3. Std, side blinkers like on Euro cars 4. Std. leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob 5. Optional Manumatic tranny 6. New blus colour added (looks like the MP3 blue). Get them while you can. For 2004 Ford will ... Read More
Mazda Protege Owners: Future Models
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Hey!
I am just as interested in the next Protege (Mazda3) as you are because it will be my next car. Please post any sites were you have found pictures or info. Here are some sites of mine. This one has commentary. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/rbhutson/miata/arc_2001/musings_v7-09.htm This one has an extremely small picture (sketch) http://www.busybeetoys.com/scoop/scoop-edn31.htm Click on "323" on this site and the wagon at the top is a next gen Protege wagon (I think) ... Read More
Mazda Protegé
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Love those WHEELS!
Theparallax, where did you find them? I've been looking all over for that style, do they make them in 15" and four-lugs? Sorry Meade, when I looked at the '00 Proteges I felt it was a nice little car but it could be better. In 2001, Mazda made the changes the '00 lacked: The crease in the hood, chrome inside door handles, better seats, nicer trim on doors and dash, and ... Read More
Mazda Protege5
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Oooops!
That Canadian "World of Wheels" web site (I referred to in a recent post) prominently displayed "July 2002" on top each of their web pages, so I thought the material was current. Sorry. Apparently their road tests were of the 2000 Mazda Protege LX and the 2001 Mazda Protege5. Nice favorable write-ups in any case.
Mazda Protegé
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Oooops!
That Canadian "World of Wheels" web site prominently displayed "July 2002" on top each of their web pages, so I thought the material was current. Sorry. Apparently their road tests were of the 2000 Mazda Protege LX and the 2001 Mazda Protege5. Nice favorable write-ups in any case.
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MazdaUSA response regarding MTX lube:
My question to MazdaUSA: I have a 2001 Mazda Protege ES with a manual transmission. The owners manual states GL5 or GL4 as the correct transmission fluid. I have heard that you are not supposed to use a GL5 that has sulpheric additives in it. Is this correct? If so, why is there no footnote regarding this in the owners manual? MazdaUSA answer: "You've inquired about the recommended manual transaxle oil ... Read More
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Paul ... back when you had your 2001 Protege ...
Didn't you say your dealer refused to give you a loaner car when you took it in for a warranty problem? I'm just asking, because I just found the following statement on MazdaUSA's web site: "Take your car in for warranty work at a participating Mazda dealership, and you can get a loaner car at no charge. Just ask. You won't have to arrange your day around a repair schedule, ask ... Read More
Mazda Protege Maintenance and Repair
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dsm6
Here's a post that addresses the "death rattle". It's post 12999 from the Protege forum and was done by Protegefan. "Here is a post from another forum I thought would be handy for all to see: 2.0L Engine Noise This is what Mazda has to say about it, I think we should push them to come up with a fix faster, come on it has been a problem since the middle ... Read More
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