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Well WHATEVER...important thing is it now works. But check everything over and make sure it's all clean and tight.
I have a 2003 Mazda protege and the car won't start!!!
I've just installed a new starter yesterday cause there was no contact, no clic clic,
a bit of rust on my old one. So the starter is new, the solenoid is new, the switch
too and the batterie is new too . The contact or connection from the batterie to the starter is ok. AND still won't work!!! still no clic clic when I turn the key.
Could it be a bad connection from the key to the switch, or a computer problem, a wire problem. Does anybody got a clue THanks
Do you have headlights?
I'd appreciate your thoughts, please
Scott (99DX) Schuck sschuc1@yahoo.com
Greg O.
The cause of misfires are numerous and you have no choice but a step by step diagnosis to eliminate any one of 10+ possible causes.
In any event, you'd better get on this.
Causes might include bad crankshaft positioning sensor, bad camshaft positioning sensor, bad coil, bad high tension lead, MAF sensor, vacuum leaks in intake manifold, fuel pump malfunction, fuel pressure regulator malfunction, clogged fuel filter, evaporative emissions system malfunction, PCV malfunction, EGR malfunction, related vacuum hose or wiring harness defects.
thanking you in advance
Can anyone confirm if the same bottom end/ short block will work with both these cars? Should be able to swap accessories and get on the road?
Just to clarify, my P5 gave nearly 300K miles before it was destroyed by a vengfull X spouse.
Lolly
so if it's a 2001-2003 Protege engine, that's good, but you should still plan on running into some problems as there are bound to be differences in wiring, sensors, or perhaps even how things bolt onto the block.
Also don't buy a used engine you can't hear run.
The problem is the cooling fans don’t turn on causing the engine to overheat. Here is what I have done so far. (NOTE: Both R/H and L/H fans turn on/off during A/C cycle operation)
1. Replaced temperature sensor (2-wire sensor. Only one sensor in car)
2. Replaced relays with new ones.
3. Removed and checked all applicable fuses under hood
4. Removed and checked water pump. No problems found
5. Flushed Radiator
6.Got rid of engine thermostat
7. No radiator leaks detected
If I remove the temperature sensor harness while the engine is running both fans turns on with A/C switch in OFF position. Then check engine light turns on. I suppose it detects a fault in the circuit and runs on protection mode.
What will be my next step(s) before replacing the ECM?
Any advise would be greatly apprecaited.
Thank You
I was thinking something similar. The replacement of parts mentioned in the email did not seem to be in the order I would have guessed. For example, I would have checked the radiator and thermostat early in the process (cheap and easy to do).
My advice is to bring it in for a diagnosis by a mechanic, hopefully, one familiar with Mazdas. It may be cheaper than replacing more parts.
If it's in good shape, that seems like a nice price. You might hop over to our Purchasing Used Vehicles discussion to get advice about what to check and how to check.
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Why not have it checked by your mechanic? That way you'll reduce the risk of buying someone else's problem.
The AC fix is more than a matter of just a compressor because when it seizes, it throws metal debris throughout the system. So your AC system is totaled and would cost way more than just a compressor.
However, if you could find a used compressor merely to serve as a pulley system--one that won't seize but may be old and tired, that's a good solution for everything. Since AC compressors have a clutch, all you're doing is running the pulley part of the compressor, dis-engaged from anything...so it won't hurt fuel mileage, etc. Just leave the electrical connector off when you install the "new" used compressor.
And yes, your heat should work okay.
A common problem for Proteges is an EGR failure causing the car to stutter or "gasp" for air. The EGR valve is part of the emission system of the car; on my 2002 Protege it was located towards the top of the engine. The fix for a faulty EGR is either cleaning or replacement.
TIP: Since there can be other causes for this problem, you may want to have a diagnostic done before starting to replace parts.