# \#protege **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/protege/129.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Shopping for steering/suspension parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-steering-suspension-parts/184541)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-steering-suspension-parts/184541 "2022-06-09T23:12:56Z")
My car has 220k miles under it’s belt (no pun intended) and is due for new ball joints, tie rod ends and probably a few other front end components. OEM parts cost a fortune and would probably take a long time to be deliv… --- ## [Trunk gutter rusted out BAD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-gutter-rusted-out-bad/183982)
**Author:** [@wkeaton24\_180635](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wkeaton24_180635)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-gutter-rusted-out-bad/183982 "2022-05-10T20:18:33Z")
So just bought a 92 Mazda protege and it had standing water in the trunk and the trunk gutters are rusted like crazy and even spots around the rear glass have bad rust spots. When it has rained all the floor was getting … --- ## [Seatbelts won’t slide forward… Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seatbelts-won-t-slide-forward-help/183981)
**Author:** [@wkeaton24\_180635](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wkeaton24_180635)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seatbelts-won-t-slide-forward-help/183981 "2022-05-04T19:22:13Z")
I just purchased a 92 Mazda protege LX and the seatbelts don’t slide forward. I seen they had a recall on that issue but when I called the dealership I was told that they discontinued that part so there’s nothing they ca… --- ## [Is the security system the problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-security-system-the-problem/170614)
**Author:** [@meganmcdevitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meganmcdevitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-security-system-the-problem/170614 "2020-09-30T14:21:04Z")
Hello, Have had our 2002 Protege LX (5-speed) in the shop twice recently. Both times due to the battery failing after not running the car for about 3 days. Shop determined there is nothing wrong with the battery, the alt… --- ## [Rusty Parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-parts/169993)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-parts/169993 "2020-09-16T17:25:10Z")
What to do about this rust? --- ## [OK to take old car on long drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-take-old-car-on-long-drive/48838)
**Author:** [@Misha\_s\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misha_s_Mom)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-take-old-car-on-long-drive/48838 "2020-06-04T21:03:32Z")
My 1994 Mazda Protege has 216,000 miles on it. The radiator, clutch, timing belt (all belts actually), and water pump are relatively low-mileage. The car runs well except for either burning or leaking oil. I don't put in… --- ## [Engine timing without timing light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-timing-without-timing-light/160821)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-timing-without-timing-light/160821 "2020-03-13T21:09:57Z")
Is it possible to properly set the ignition timing with a basic actron scan tool and skip the timing light altogether? My scan tool shows engine timing so that’s why I’m wondering. Plus it seems like it could be a bit ea… --- ## [New valve stem seals/a little nervous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-valve-stem-seals-a-little-nervous/160724)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-valve-stem-seals-a-little-nervous/160724 "2020-03-11T20:34:36Z")
Maybe I’m paranoid but I’m a little worried to start the car with the oil that’s in the car. The reason is because the new seals are pretty tight on the valve stems and seem that they could prevent oil from getting down … --- ## [Trans fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-fluid-leak/160667)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-fluid-leak/160667 "2020-03-10T12:04:41Z")
I’ve got tranny fluid coming down onto the left side (if viewed from the front of the car) of the tranny pan, beneath the cross member on a 98 mazda protege. The fluid is running right along where the pan bolts to the … --- ## [03 Mazdaspeed Protégé Sputtery at 3-3.5k no matter the gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazdaspeed-protege-sputtery-at-3-3-5k-no-matter-the-gear/156524)
**Author:** [@MicaTheNerd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MicaTheNerd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazdaspeed-protege-sputtery-at-3-3-5k-no-matter-the-gear/156524 "2020-01-14T20:09:13Z")
I’ve recently started having an issue on my 2003 Mazdaspeed Protégé when I accelerate in any gear at about 3 or 3.5k it feels as if somone is continually stomping on the accelerator and than backing off and the car gets … --- ## [2003 Mazda Protege airbag replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege-airbag-replacement/147373)
**Author:** [@RobertHerring](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertHerring)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege-airbag-replacement/147373 "2019-08-25T19:43:28Z")
My 2003 Mazda Protege won’t pass inspection in Virginia because the local dealership says I need a new passenger-side airbag. The dealership tells me they can’t replace it because Mazda no longer has that part. The car… --- ## [Cap n rotor replacement gone bad 98 Mazda protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cap-n-rotor-replacement-gone-bad-98-mazda-protege/136401)
**Author:** [@tystorey123\_149395](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tystorey123_149395)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cap-n-rotor-replacement-gone-bad-98-mazda-protege/136401 "2019-03-14T04:43:04Z")
I have 98 protege 1.5L the car was running fine I just bought it and wanted to do a basic tune up. I did plug wires cap and rotor. Iv done this several times and never had issues. I matched everything as it was.the first… --- ## [Faulty Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-acceleration/129480)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Greenlee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul_Greenlee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-acceleration/129480 "2018-12-12T08:34:41Z")
03 Mazda Protege Sometimes when leaving a stop sign, it’s like the car forgets how to accelerate. It never stalls out, just feels like it’s going to. If you shift it into neutral real quick and back to drive, problem so… --- ## [Mazda Protege fixed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-fixed/40519)
**Author:** [@ATLOffroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ATLOffroad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-fixed/40519 "2018-11-24T14:12:09Z")
For the past 6 months my wife's 2002 Mazda Protege has been acting up whenever accelerating from a stop. When sitting at a stop light the car idles fine, but every once in a while when we hit the gas the engine would ki… --- ## [Make an estimate on how long my car will last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-an-estimate-on-how-long-my-car-will-last/128185)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-an-estimate-on-how-long-my-car-will-last/128185 "2018-11-11T05:13:50Z")
HI everyone, I am interested in knowing approximately how long my car will last for, in order to determine how much money to invest in it. Its a 2000 mazda protege 1.6L with 250,000km BODY typical rust patches aroun… --- ## [Changing Oil and Filter 2001 Mazda Protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-oil-and-filter-2001-mazda-protege/125190)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-oil-and-filter-2001-mazda-protege/125190 "2018-09-24T21:33:53Z")
Does anyone have information on how to get a tool for changing the oil filter for this 2001 car. The Owner’s manual states Changing oil filter Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda… --- ## [Battery draining almost instantly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-draining-almost-instantly/123909)
**Author:** [@ciaranmurphy10\_141478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ciaranmurphy10_141478)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-draining-almost-instantly/123909 "2018-08-29T16:26:20Z")
Hey guys, So a little backstory. A few weeks ago my Protege (2001 2.0 ES Manual) began giving intermittent starting issues. Every so often when I’d turn the key, I’d hear a click from the engine, but it wouldn’t crank. … --- ## [Code P1141 - Downstream 02 Sensor - Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p1141-downstream-02-sensor-please-help/104306)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p1141-downstream-02-sensor-please-help/104306 "2018-06-01T17:17:04Z")
Hi there, So I have a 2000 Mazda Protege 1.6L engine if it doesn't already show that on my profile. The CEL code is P1141: Downstream This is a link I came across from doing a google search: https://www.obd-co… --- ## [What other parts to check when changing the tires back to Summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-other-parts-to-check-when-changing-the-tires-back-to-summer/118456)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-other-parts-to-check-when-changing-the-tires-back-to-summer/118456 "2018-06-01T01:29:06Z")
Hi there, Finally changing my winter tires next week. I am wondering what else I should check with the wheels off? Brakes? Discs in front, drums at the back? Grease bearings? What else? Thanks! --- ## [Cost of License Plate Registration Sticker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-license-plate-registration-sticker/116437)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-license-plate-registration-sticker/116437 "2018-05-01T19:51:30Z")
I just bought the annual registration sticker for the state license plate for the car for $103.37. --- ## [Check Engine LIght keeps flashing!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-keeps-flashing/114236)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-keeps-flashing/114236 "2018-04-01T00:35:49Z")
HI there, Recently my check engine light was continually flashing. The car drives relatively fine, and my untrained ear doesn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. I checked the codes today and the Scanner displayed … --- ## [Squealing sound? More info in description](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-more-info-in-description/114020)
**Author:** [@Kendra\_Allan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kendra_Allan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-more-info-in-description/114020 "2018-03-19T21:55:49Z")
Hey guys! So I own a 2002 Mazda Protege and I’ve notice a loud squealing noise. It doesn’t squeal when I start up, in fact the car starts up just fine. But, sometimes, it will start squealing when I start to drive. It’s… --- ## [Car Won’t Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start/108741)
**Author:** [@Tootieemarie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tootieemarie)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start/108741 "2017-10-19T23:46:28Z")
Oh okay I don’t care anymore. Worst forum ever. Just wanted a stress reliever pet project. --- ## [What can I use to cover up holes in the door panels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-i-use-to-cover-up-holes-in-the-door-panels/99300)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-i-use-to-cover-up-holes-in-the-door-panels/99300 "2017-05-25T01:23:58Z")
Hi there, After installing power windows and removing the original winders→ I now have these holes in my door panels (please take a look at the picture. Please can you recommend what would be a suitable way to impr… --- ## [What is this metal thing hanging under my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-metal-thing-hanging-under-my-car/103823)
**Author:** [@Danilenae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danilenae)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-metal-thing-hanging-under-my-car/103823 "2017-05-13T23:20:23Z")
It’s not making any weird noises- it’s not dragging on the ground… yet. Just noticed it today when I was walking to my car from a far distance… help! --- ## [Engine shut off but did not lose power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-off-but-did-not-lose-power/102227)
**Author:** [@brockawallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brockawallace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-off-but-did-not-lose-power/102227 "2017-03-29T03:22:04Z")
My sisters 2001 automatic Mazda Protege (1.6L) was driving on the interstate last month when the engine shut off but didn't lose power. The battery light didn't come on prior but she didn't remember if it did after tho. … --- ## [Fast sound, No blink on 1 side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-sound-no-blink-on-1-side/99467)
**Author:** [@bowtie420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bowtie420)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-sound-no-blink-on-1-side/99467 "2017-02-15T03:20:51Z")
1996 Mazda protege. Left turn signal produces and audible fast clicking when switched on but no bulbs illuminate. No dash, front or rear bulb indicators light up. Right side works fine, good speed and illumination. H… --- ## [Po420 code came again! New plugs, coils, and EGR cleaned HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po420-code-came-again-new-plugs-coils-and-egr-cleaned-help/97778)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po420-code-came-again-new-plugs-coils-and-egr-cleaned-help/97778 "2017-01-11T04:02:35Z")
Hi there, About a month ago, I had the PO420 code and put in a new ignition coil, the code went away for like three weeks, I was so happy I thought it was fixed. Then yesterday, after a long drive, it mysteriously r… --- ## [1998 Mazda protege hit a bump and now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-protege-hit-a-bump-and-now-wont-start/96579)
**Author:** [@JackFlat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackFlat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-protege-hit-a-bump-and-now-wont-start/96579 "2016-11-20T03:00:03Z")
I was driving along and hit a small bump and car shut down. Now it won't start, cranks but just won't start. Have checked the fuel pump relay, all fuses, spark and all okay. Fuel pump not turning on but power to harness … --- ## [1998 Mazda Protege Won't Start Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-protege-wont-start-cold/96408)
**Author:** [@etheiarpurloth2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etheiarpurloth2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-protege-wont-start-cold/96408 "2016-11-20T02:17:35Z")
I have a 1998 Mazda Protege LX 1.5 L 4 Cylinder and i have been having some starting issues, and stalling at stop lights. To be clear i have replaced/cleaned, Injectors, Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, Distributor Cap, … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/protege/129.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=protege)