It means there is bad/no connection between the car's computer and the oxygen sensor after the catalytic converter.
what is your ?, a MAF is basicly a IAT The Mazda Protege and Protege 5 2.0L engine has an IAT Sensor located just past the factory air filter box. It is a two wire sensor that plugs into the intake tube via a rubber grommet. The three wire plug in the Mass Air Flow Sensor. DO NOT Unplug either of these sensors while the vehicle is running or key turned to accessory. Will cause a flag in the computer and turn on the Check Engine Light. Hope this helps.
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
It could be the ICM or the pickup module.
It also means check your oil level, sounds to me like it is down a couple quarts.
Check the battery, cables, starter Check the main fuse.
It is run off of the same fuse as the engine computer.
If your check engine light is on - get the engine checked by a qualified mechanic - don't try turning the light off - it is telling you there is a fault in your engine.
Have vehicle scanned at auto parts store--most will do this free
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Take it to a place that does free check engine light check. Some will reset it after they check it for you. Place in New York State are listed on http://NewYorkForum.us
It means you have a malfunction in the cars engine. If it blinks stop ASAP!.. You need a scanner to pull the codes to get to what exactly is wrong
reset it.
Check the engine thermostat.
The check engine light on a Mazda Tribute gives warning of potential problems. It can signal overheating, low oil, or engine misfires.
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If your heater does not work on your 94 Mazda Protege, check the thermostat. You can also check the heater fuse to ensure it has not blown.
Overheating can cause some serious engine problems. Once the check engine light is on you need to use an engine diagnostic code reader to find out what's wrong. You can borrow, rent or buy the code scanner from most auto parts retailers.