Mazda Protegé

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  • vocusvocus Member Posts: 7,777
    PF, you have to push the clip up before you can slide them off. Don't know if you knew that or not, but there you go. Mine weren't easy to remove the first time either when I replaced them.
  • maltbmaltb Member Posts: 3,572
    The first time it's tight and clumsy. The second time is much easier and more rewarding.

    Don't worry Mike, it only gets better.

    :-)
  • meinradmeinrad Member Posts: 820
    Why do you need to get the clips off the blade?

    I just installed my Silblades over the weekend and they came with a multitude of clips. So I picked the correct one, snapped in on the blade and slid it on the wiper arm.

    Now my old blades are still ready to go with the clips. Kept'em since they aren't very old.
  • protege_fanprotege_fan Member Posts: 2,405
    It's actually been pretty warm here...+17 C and no snow. It's supposed to snow tomorrow, so I wanted to switch my wipers. I gotta go try and do it at lunch here in about 45 mins.
  • protege_fanprotege_fan Member Posts: 2,405
    The clips are definitely different on these new blades. The won't connect correctly.
    Oh...and the fact that the wiper blade won't come off the control arm unless the Clip comes off is another substantial factor.
  • protege_fanprotege_fan Member Posts: 2,405
    I'm sure this is gripping for you all, but I finally managed to get the wipers off. Had to bust the old ones off with a screwdriver.

    New wipers seem good except the passenger side didn't sit flat on the glass, so a little bending had to be done. Works good now though! :D
  • chicagoprochicagopro Member Posts: 1,009
    Thanks for the update, Mike...you had me on pins and needles.

    Now that I know your blades are properly installed, I can get back to work.

    :P

    --Dale
  • mdaffronmdaffron Member Posts: 4,421
    For the first time EVER, I pushed in my cigarette lighter yesterday to light a cigar.

    HEY, HANG ON. I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND I WAS GONNA SMOKE IT OUTSIDE THE CAR.

    Well, the doggone thing won't stay pushed in; just pops right back out when you release it. Looks like I got a bum lighter.

    (And yes, I'm not a dufus. I had the car running. Besides, if it wasn't running, the lighter would stay "in".)

    Guess I gotta go to my friendly Mazda dealer and get a replacement lighter, under warranty of course.

    And they darned well give me a loaner car, if they know what's good for them. I cannot be expected to wait while they go get the part from the parts department and install my new lighter; I have to be at WORK!

    Meade
  • meinradmeinrad Member Posts: 820
    better get back to work fast.
  • maltbmaltb Member Posts: 3,572
    With the ignition off, you can take a small screwdriver and bend the tabs in slighty to fix it yourself.
  • mdaffronmdaffron Member Posts: 4,421
    Thanks maltb. That makes sense -- I have been using the socket for my cell phone charger, and I've always noticed it's a tight fit (let's not go there again!). Maybe it bent things outward a little too much to my lighter's liking.

    I'll give it a try.

    (And don't worry, my main hobby is ham radio. After you've been bitten by the 800-volt DC plate voltage of a 550-watt transmitting tube AND been struck by lightning -- yes, personally -- you tend to respect electricity!)

    Meade
  • dsm6dsm6 Member Posts: 813
    We finally have an explanation. All of the strange behavior now suddenly makes sense.
  • gandrigogandrigo Member Posts: 87
    I have a 99 Protege with a 1.6L and 60000kms, currently in for service due to a failed tensioner pulley for the timing belt. The tensioner was making a horrible racket and apparently ruined the timing belt and both the crankshaft pulley and seals. Mazda says the failure was due to warping of the timing belt cover thanks to the rustproofing I had applied causing the gasket to expand. this allowed grit to enter the area and wreak havoc. Am I the only one that finds this explanation a little hokey? Has anyone else come across a similar failure. The dealership is picking up half the tab, but it seems to me the car is a little young to be experiencing major mechanical trouble. Could this be a sign of something worse? Any input would be appreciated.
    Thanks
  • vocusvocus Member Posts: 7,777
    Same thing happend to my 01 ES. I never thought about bending the clip thingies back though. They just put a new lighter in for me.
  • maltbmaltb Member Posts: 3,572
    I'd see a ton of those come back as various power adapters are not really meant to peacfully co-exist with lighters.
  • dinu01dinu01 Member Posts: 2,586
    Did the dealer rustproof the car or you took it somewhereelse? I has the dealer do it $648 tax incl good for 12 yrs/unlimited mileage guaranteed for anything - even a minor spot gets fixed.

    BTW > where in Canada are you?

    Dinu (Toronto)
  • kaiserheadkaiserhead Member Posts: 166
    Since we're on the topic of rust proofing, I'm looking at rust proofing my Protege when it returns to Toronto, does anyone know if you can rust proof a car if its not new? I remember the dealer saying that the only good time to rust proof a car is when its new because you don't want dirt getting in the way, is this B-S?
  • dinu01dinu01 Member Posts: 2,586
    I did it when new. Maybe the dealer said that b/c if salt gets trapped b/w the sheetmetal and rustproof spray corrosion might occur while you are not aware of it and when you will find out it could be a huge hole in the metal. But I'm not an expert (really?)...

    On the other hand, getting it done eventually i better than never. Did you had the PRO in winter conditions already or did you buy it in FL?

    Dinu
  • mdaffronmdaffron Member Posts: 4,421
    Or is everyone out buying turkeys?

    Meade
  • chicagoprochicagopro Member Posts: 1,009
    You mean y'all don't chase 'em down and catch 'em yourselves?

    Um, in your Proteges?

    That's the way we do it here in the Windy City.

    :)

    --Dale
  • maltbmaltb Member Posts: 3,572
  • dinu01dinu01 Member Posts: 2,586
    Probably the slowest day in over 1 yr....

    Dinu
  • gee35coupegee35coupe Member Posts: 3,387
    Can't a guy read the thread and get a little background on the inhabitants? Golly gosh golly.
  • dinu01dinu01 Member Posts: 2,586
  • chicagoprochicagopro Member Posts: 1,009
    I'm a tough old bird...not exactly Thanksgiving material.
  • vocusvocus Member Posts: 7,777
    I am suppose to be off work all next week and trying to bust my hump and get everything done today. Since we are getting hit left and right with special projects, I might as well count myself as being here on Monday. :(
  • beanboybeanboy Member Posts: 442
    I thought rustproofing went the way of the Dodo nowadays. Really isn't needed...?

    -B
  • maltbmaltb Member Posts: 3,572
    actually, I've always enjoyed the opinions of you and your significant other. My comment was just a stab at humor.
  • vocusvocus Member Posts: 7,777
    In Canada and the NE, the winters are far more harsh than in other parts of the States. Cars that do fine here frequently become rustbuckets, if gone untreated, in a short amount of time.
  • protege_fanprotege_fan Member Posts: 2,405
    Some provinces (the ones that suck) use a lot of salt in the winters. Here in Alberta, (at least in Calgary) we use gravel, not salt. Salt=rust much faster.
  • dinu01dinu01 Member Posts: 2,586
    Ontario sucks!

    Well, not at all, but they sure use salt - I haven't washed the PRO since last weekend's 20+cms, so I should, but I have to check the tire pressure 1st - it pulls on the highway to the side.

    Dinu
  • protege_fanprotege_fan Member Posts: 2,405
    Are you sure it's not pulling b/c the road is crowned? Also, maybe the balancing of a wheel is off due to snow in it? Or not...I heard all the snow melted out there like it did out West here.
  • gee35coupegee35coupe Member Posts: 3,387
    What significant other??? I'm single with a pet ferret. I hope my ferret hasn't posted.
  • maltbmaltb Member Posts: 3,572
    I think I saw your pet ferret on the Mazda6 board getting excited about picnics.
  • dinu01dinu01 Member Posts: 2,586
    MazdaSpeed Protege won the yearly "Best Sports coupe/Best Sedan Under $35.000 CDN" prize given out by the AJAC - Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.

    Dinu
  • newcar31newcar31 Member Posts: 3,711
    I hit a deer last night. I was going about 40 mph near my house and a deer popped out. I slammed on my brakes and hit the deer just hard enough for him to lose balance and fall on my hood. The only thing damaged (I think) is the hood. It was a pretty big six point buck and he ran off right away. I've never really used my brakes like that and they are pretty impressive. I was hanging off my seatbelt. A car with lesser brakes would have plowed right through that deer and did A LOT of damage. Oh well, my brand new looking 2001 ES is going to have an autobody shop hood on it now. I hope they can match the silver......
  • dinu01dinu01 Member Posts: 2,586
    Yickes dude! If it's just the hood, don't worry too much about it...

    So how many PROs have hit deer on this board so far?

    Dinu
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
  • protege_fanprotege_fan Member Posts: 2,405
    Glad to hear you (and the deer!) are ok!
  • chicagoprochicagopro Member Posts: 1,009
    Glad you were able to stop in time.

    Dinu: Well, I know Hank and Larry have hit deer before...I can't remember if anybody else has.
  • gee35coupegee35coupe Member Posts: 3,387
    LOL. I don't know if i should laugh or be offended.

    good one.
  • the_big_hthe_big_h Member Posts: 1,583
    if you're gonna hit the damn deer, you shoulda hit it hard enough to make it fly off of your hood/windshield and drop 20 yards behind your car...

    ... and then pay almost 5000 big ones to fix your car because you screwed up your insurance coverage and the car wasn't covered... >:(
  • newcar31newcar31 Member Posts: 3,711
    I've already done that in my 626 turbo that I had when I was 16. Believe me, it's a whole lot different when you didn't see the deer until you hit it doing 60 mph. Insurance covered it though.
  • theparallaxtheparallax Member Posts: 361
    Sorry to hear about the deer incident. It seems like everyone's getting their cars hit on this board!
  • kaiserheadkaiserhead Member Posts: 166
    I bought the Protege in Toronto, but found out I was moving to Florida two days after I took delivery. It's never seen winter or road salt, I guess if I sell it, I can claim "summer driving" only, does that add value in Toronto?
  • protegextwoprotegextwo Member Posts: 1,265
    Todd, sorry to here of your buck encounter. I hit a large doe going about 55 mph.

    Damage to my 2000 Mazda Protegé: $3,800, all but $100 covered under my comprehension insurance.

    Damage to the deer: She's in a better place.

    -larry
  • dinu01dinu01 Member Posts: 2,586
    Good one! I think you could get $200-300 more. Who knows. If you're selling, we have to talk. Anytime next November I'll be in the market for a 2000 LX Touring (preferably), or just a 2000 PRO.

    Dinu
  • vocusvocus Member Posts: 7,777
    Didn't you hit 2 deer with the same car? I know you hit the one deer, but you also hit something else with the same car not long after. Seems like everyone does have bad luck at one time or another in their Proteges. :(
  • protegextwoprotegextwo Member Posts: 1,265
    No.
  • fowler3fowler3 Member Posts: 1,919
    How do deer know where the sign is and what it says? Do they really cross the road at that point?

    Sorry newcar31, bet that was a scare!

    Question, should deer have sidemarker lights instead of just tags in their ears?

    fowler3
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