Mazda Protege

I replaced it on my 2000 protege, and it was attached to the fuel pump inside the gas tank, and it is right under the back seat. if yours is the same, you will need to turn on the car unplug the pump relay that will turn off the car, unplug your battery, and start from there

if is bank 1 it will it the 1000 from the dealer because is a direc fit but if is bank 2 could be 200 or 250 and any muffler shop can replace it

Need to know what its doing or not doing so that I can better assist you.............

.044 is the proper plug gap setting.

There are two. One near the top of the exhaust manifold and one on the exhaust pipe trailing from the manifold.

driver side, underneath those spark plugs wires you should see a orange plug, pull it out all the way.

it doesn't have one

If the car runs fine while driving and cuts off ONLY when you are idling (foot completely off the gas pedal and RPM's at idle speed) then your idle air control valve my need adjusting or need to be replaced, or idle air passage make have been blocked off by excessive carbon build-up. If build-up is the problem, a good removal and cleaning will do the trick or an off the shelf spray cleaner may get the job done as well.

Could also be clogged fuel injection system. Try a fuel treatment with a full tank of gas.if a older model GM front wheel drive it could be the lock-up solenoid on the transmission. or it could be a stopped up catalytic converter on about any make and model.

First thing id do is check and change the fuel filter, its usually checked by blowing air through it (in the arrow direction) if no air flows through or it blows through slowly then its more than likely plugged change it and go from there. sometimes after all avenues have been followed and the problem still exists i have seen the sock on the fuel pump be plugged and do the same. it will run great while accelerating but stall at idle due to not enough fuel pressure.

It could be a problem with the car not getting enough fuel, or it may have something to do with one or more of the sensors, such as the Mass Airflow Sensor. Is your check engine light on? If it is then its most likely a faulty or dirty sensor.

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Please chect the EGR valve to see if it is stuck open with a chunk of carbon. This will cause an internal vacumn leak and the car will not idle. To test the EGR valve (Exhaust Gas recirculation) pull it off and try to blow thru it. Also look to see if the EGR pintle is seated. If the car you are having the problem with is a Chrysler then the plate that seals the EGR will likely be completely missing. The fuel filter will not cause this problem as the fuel demand at idle is very low. A clogged Catalytic Converter will also not cause this problem.

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AGREE! well kinda because i know for fact Catalytic Converter is not going to make your car do that. The most common reasons are :Idle Air Control Valve, Mas Air Flow Sensor or the EGR valve. Make sure the throttle body is clean. Use only Throttle Body Cleaner. Check your Air Filter make sure its not dirty. And try to Flush your engine every 100,000 miles.

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If you are having problems with starting your car, the car stoles on you as you drive or come to a stop sing, the serive engine lights are on, then you have a problem with 2 sensors, camshaft & crankshaft. You need to replace them both. If you take to a mechaniv shop or dealeriship it will cost you between $300-$500.

I and a bunch of my friends had same problem. I fixed my car and my friends car, and then friends of my friends started to call and I began to fix this problem for them at 50% cost less than of a shop/dealer.

If you live in Toronto or GTA, please call me now at 647-831-2102 . The car must be cold in order to work on it, so it is better that I come to your place. It is a dangerous problem and you should fix it right away.

Call now 647-831-2102

Terry

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I had this same problem in my 1992 Buick LeSabre several years ago. The problem is: Fuel Pressure Regulator. The reason this happens is that when driving at highway speeds, your engine reguires more gas. There should only be a vapor at low speed or idle. When the fuel pressure regulator is at fault, too much gas is being dispensed, flooding your engine. My mechanic only charged me $100 for the part, but did not charge labor because it was easy to get to it. I went to Riches Auto in Tipton, IA and John fixed the issue. I took the car to European Automotive in Rolling Meadows twice and paid $80 both times, but he could not diagnose the problem. As a result, I have always gone to John at Riches Automotive. Anyway, check and replace the fuel pressure regulator. Let me know how this gets resolved. Thanks.

Ben Dreyer 515-779-6015

What's the gap size for a 1.6 Mazda

Just repaired a stripped spark plug hole (#4) on a 2000 Protege. Removed the wires and ended up crossing them up. After the repair and assembly the engine shook like crazy and was misfiring on 2 cylinders. Had an engine diag done, have it wired up now as 2-3-1-4 and runs smooth as could be. I believe 1 and 4 are "constant" but 2 and 3 can be interchanged. Hope it helps.

I suggest removing the air cleaner assembly.It has the 3 bolts and remove the plastic duct tube on it, the two nuts inside at the carb and flex hose on the exhuast manifold.Now pull it up disconnect the two vacumm lines on the bottom of the air cleaner NOTE where they go with some masking tape(good idea) and prop the air cleaner up with a long flat head screw driver.Now the egr is below the carb it has 3 10mm bolts one vacumm line,one electrical connector.I would NOT just replace it at first.I would remove it and NOTE the position of the metal gasket on it,and then clean it with carburetor cleaner and a tooth brush,or sandpaper,or small cordless drill brush.Get all the carbon(black soot) out and reinstall.If after the this the problem does not improve try disconnecting JUST the vacumm line on the egr and if the problem goes away THEN replace the egr.This would indicate the diaphragm inside is losing vacumm causing bad idle,coughing,hesitation,choking etc.Auto zone and advance auto both sell this and it is not cheap look at rough cost 140.00 -160.00 unless you can find a NEW one cheaper.Try cleaning it FIRST then reaccess the trucks running condition.I know this first hand after owning my 87 for 23 yrs since new!!ALot to read but,solid and exact.

Take bolts off, remove the pan and gasket dispose properly of old oil take new oil pan pre thread some bolts fill oil pan half full add your new gasket and new pan, check your manual for tork

Mazda Proteges are known for their sway bar links to go bad around 80,000. They make a terrible clunking noise, but if intact (in most cases) the car is still safe to drive.

fronts are 32mm

For 1996 and newer Trouble code P0170 means:Fuel trim malfunction (bank 1)

need some more information my friend

The power window motors on a Protege are non-repairable items. Make sure the switches, fuses, and such are in good order before replacing the motor.

Okay I did this 2 weeks ago for a friend but don't have the car here so this is from memeory. I did go to Pep Boys and get some hints from a manual that was opened. Remove plug from upper rear side of door. If you pull out the post slightly out from the sleeve, then the sleeve can come out - it's all one piece. Pry off the triangular cover that is above the panel and covers the backside of the mirror mount. You need to do this to eventually lift up the panel. Then peek arount he edges of the panel to pop out or pry out the nylon plugs that anchor the panel to the door. Do this carefully so you don't damage the panel. Next unscrew the handle cover. You'll see the lever handle is attached to the latch rod with a nylon sleeve over the upturned hook on the rod. I squeezed the nylon post pices together to allow tha handle to slide off. The nylon post is also clipped to the rod. Rotate this off the rod and it will be easier. When you peek in it will be self-evident. I found this the hardest pice to get back on. Do this carefully to not lose or break the little nylon sleeve. Next you need to find the screws that secure the panel. This is where I am vague on where and how many but they should be visible as you go. The first is totally visible. The next is found when you pop off the soft vinyl arm rest starting from the back. The next and last is a vinyl covered screw visible in the upper right of panel. Think that's it. Then pop out the electronic controls for windows. This took me 1.5 hours when I didn't know what I was doing and 15 minutes when I did it again later. Once removed there is a waterproof plastic attached to door with black sticky tape. Peel this off carefully and you can reuse it. My friend also did this again later by herself so two of us who didn't know how, were able to do it, while going slowly. Good luck.

All my research said it is against the firewall,near the battery after much searching I could not locate, somewhere I read they relocated it to inside the fuel tank

Fuel filter is located inside the gas tank and is part of the fuel pump pickup and cannot be separately replaced.

That would be the shift interlock solenoid. It is normal.

Yeah that's its and normal, if you know how to dissasemble the center console to access it , applying a little silicone grease will quite it down and also keep it from rusting or locking up in the futre. Itll add life and make the shift lock solenoid 's job easier.

Kongkit Raggan-Supatanampon

Trouble code P0401 means:Exhaust gas recirculation-insufficient flow detected

the origin of protege is middle French or just French, it means a person under the patronage, protection, or care of someone interested in his or her career or welfare.

you need to press out the bearing inside the hub assembly.

My guess would be that there isn't any speedometer cable, it is probably electronic.

It is located above the inside fuse. if you crawl on your back and look up from under the steering wheellook to the right above the fusebox, there are 2 WHITE boxes. If you remove the smaller one it should be marked in small writing that its for the warning lights and turn signal.

The fuse located inside (driver's side) #13 is responsible for it.