It could be the ICM or the pickup module.
The ignition coil is attached the cylinder 1. It's a metal box that the spark plug is attached to. On the 2.0L engine, there are two coils mounted in the cylinder head atop the engine.
Might want to check the secondary ignition system. That is everything from the coil(s) to the spark plugs.
The 2002 Toyota Tacoma ignition coil is located on the firewall in the engine compartment. The coil will be on the drivers side of the firewall.
As far as i know the block and head on the earlier model 626's(96-98)also work....is the same engine,the only difference is the intake manifold(which the 2000 626 one is an upgrade for the mzdaspeed protege)and the ignition which is different than the coil-on-plug on the protege////
Chiltons Mazda trucks manual has the picture and explanation.
It will have a cylinder misfire or will not run at all.
with a mechanic
try to get a new ignition rotor
This one really sucks. You have to purchase a new set of wires for your protege, and Mazda makes this really expensive.($210.00) Nology makes a really good set that you can order on the internet. It is a special set up since Mazda uses a coil on plug system.
The 2002 Ford Taurus V-6 engine ignition coil can be found on the firewall in the engine compartment. The coil is located on the drivers side of the firewall.
follow spark plug wires back to other end & that is your coil