# \#protege5 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/protege5/3816.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Engine noise when gas pedal engaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-when-gas-pedal-engaged/52561)
**Author:** [@msmothers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msmothers)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-when-gas-pedal-engaged/52561 "2022-04-27T04:49:37Z")
My car suddenly has been making a loud reving/vibration noise when I step on the gas. It sounds like it is coming from the hood/engine area. It does not make this sound when the car is idling or when I am braking. Any th… --- ## [Strong silicone smell from vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-silicone-smell-from-vents/38464)
**Author:** [@kaijam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaijam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-silicone-smell-from-vents/38464 "2020-03-27T13:59:53Z")
about two to three times a week for the past year, the vents in my car omit a VERY strong silicone smell, almost burning my nose hairs. The a/c is on when this happens. Took it to the dealership and they cant figure it o… --- ## [Mazda Protege5 Alternator issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege5-alternator-issues/155713)
**Author:** [@brycelooney37\_161567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brycelooney37_161567)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege5-alternator-issues/155713 "2020-01-02T17:36:40Z")
Thanks for taking time to read! I replaced the alternator in my 03’ Mazda Protege5 in February 2019, and now it has seemingly failed within 9 months. Or so I thought. After looking at replacing it, I saw that the main … --- ## [2005 Mazda Protege5 e-brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-protege5-e-brake/120308)
**Author:** [@jeff47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff47)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-protege5-e-brake/120308 "2018-07-03T15:15:49Z")
how do you re-adjust rear caliper piston / e-brake allen-wrench adjustment screw. I replaced brake pads and rotors, and now there is no e-brake --- ## [2002 Mazda Protege5 misses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege5-misses/115814)
**Author:** [@Chris26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege5-misses/115814 "2018-04-17T17:52:26Z")
HI. In February, about 60 miles into a trip driving South on I-95 toward Boston, at about 70 mph, my car started missing. It happened once, and that was alarming. Then again and again and again more and more quickly, un… --- ## [Transmission or new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-new-car/94273)
**Author:** [@gabeort](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabeort)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2016, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-new-car/94273 "2016-08-07T02:06:33Z")
My 2003 Mazda Protege 5 needs a new transmission ($2300+) and I am 1) sick of spending money on it this year (in the last 10 mos.\>$3600, and 2) risk-averse to buying a new car, because I don't have a steady job. What sho… --- ## [New brakes very soft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-very-soft/93594)
**Author:** [@RDGEEK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RDGEEK)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-very-soft/93594 "2016-06-21T05:56:53Z")
Just got four new brakes from Les Schwab yesterday (Sat.) and I instantly noticed the brake pedal pushes a lot farther than it did before. When driving, it also takes a lot more motion to engage the brakes than it did. … --- ## [Transmission Problem Question - 2002 Protege5 Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-question-2002-protege5-mazda/64291)
**Author:** [@MazdaProtege5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MazdaProtege5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-question-2002-protege5-mazda/64291 "2011-05-02T04:40:02Z")
I have a 2002 Mazda Protege5 (auto trans, 80k) that will occasionally make a sudden downshift at approx 60mph. The car will lurch, the speedometer briefly goes to zero (while the car is maintaing speed) and then within l… --- ## [2003 Mazda Protege 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege-5/64072)
**Author:** [@stratnam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stratnam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege-5/64072 "2011-04-26T04:18:24Z")
Hi, I would like people's opinion on a 2003 Mazda Protege 5 wagon with 100,000 miles on the clock priced at $ 4,650. I'am about to go to grad school in the fall and need a set of reliable and affordable wheels.Woul… --- ## [Swapping Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapping-wheels/62902)
**Author:** [@mike76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike76)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapping-wheels/62902 "2011-03-23T03:16:08Z")
The stock, alloy wheels (16 x6)on my car are all badly dented, which prevents me from balancing them properly. I'd like to replace them with a set of used, steel rims, but since Mazda never made steel rims in this size,… --- ## [Cruise Control and Brake Lights Stopped Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-and-brake-lights-stopped-working/61872)
**Author:** [@thefarnz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefarnz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-and-brake-lights-stopped-working/61872 "2011-02-28T23:36:49Z")
Cruise control and right/left brake lights have stopped working. Upper brake light still works. Any ideas? --- ## [2002 Mazda Protege 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege-5/61462)
**Author:** [@dabrami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dabrami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege-5/61462 "2011-02-17T14:00:07Z")
Vehicle has 100,000 miles on it. Very few problems until this year. Last month had to replace catalytic converter. Car is in the shop now & needs: (1)clutch (2)timing belt (3)Drive Belt (4)Shifter Assembly (5)Gas Filler … --- ## [Missing oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-oil/59432)
**Author:** [@grommit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grommit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-oil/59432 "2011-01-02T23:43:13Z")
I ran over something on the freeway and took my car for a check up, i was told that i had an oil leak although there were 2 possible places, i had the oil pan re sealed as well as a new head gasket placed (& a few other … --- ## [Winter vs. Summer running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-vs-summer-running/58935)
**Author:** [@ccaranna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccaranna)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2010, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-vs-summer-running/58935 "2010-12-22T17:58:07Z")
Why does my car drive better and faster in the winter than the summer? In the winter my gas mileage is terrible, though. And in the summer it pings and feels sluggish like it doesn't want to accelerate. I live in Ohio… --- ## [Air intake or idle problem in 2002 mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-intake-or-idle-problem-in-2002-mazda/53346)
**Author:** [@thegiantalbion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegiantalbion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-intake-or-idle-problem-in-2002-mazda/53346 "2010-08-11T16:37:43Z")
I bought this vehicle used three years ago, and the same problem has cropped up occasionally the whole time I've had it: when the weather's wet or humid, when I start it up it chokes up and dies. Or it idles really… --- ## [On-going problems with 2002 Mazda Protege 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-going-problems-with-2002-mazda-protege-5/20168)
**Author:** [@jdi915](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdi915)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-going-problems-with-2002-mazda-protege-5/20168 "2010-07-22T13:06:45Z")
I've had the 2002 Protege 5 for 4 years. Bought it at 11,000 miles and now have 85,000. 6-weeks ago, the check engine light started coming on in conjunction with what felt like the car downshifting while driving about 40… --- ## [Brake service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-service/46151)
**Author:** [@kaijam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaijam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-service/46151 "2010-05-01T15:21:11Z")
Is checking the calipers standard with a brake service? I just paid for new breaks front and back yesterday. When driving the car away I have to push the pedal to the floor to stop completely. Took car back and they that… --- ## [Buying a used car that does not have ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-that-does-not-have-abs/46563)
**Author:** [@bellaruse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bellaruse)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-that-does-not-have-abs/46563 "2010-04-04T13:39:34Z")
We are considering buying our 20 year old son a 2002 Mazda Protege 5. the car is very nice in excellent condition. The only drawback is it does not have ABS. I am surprised to see ABS optional on cars. But then there is … --- ## [Help! Please! with My Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-with-my-mazda/46893)
**Author:** [@ellenaugarten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellenaugarten)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2010, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-with-my-mazda/46893 "2010-03-30T20:28:19Z")
My 2003, 80,000 mile Mazda has a problem my usual mechanics (and me) can't figure out. OK, the car has a new (Summer 2009) battery, belts and alternator. On a wet day, the battery light (the charging system warning lig… --- ## [Vibration at 60 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-60-mph/45399)
**Author:** [@spomrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spomrank)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-60-mph/45399 "2010-03-02T15:40:20Z")
I'm driving a 2003 Mazda Protege5 with 105,000 miles on it. I've been driving it since 2006 when it had about 70,000 miles. I've recently noticed a vibration at 60 MPH. Above and below 60 MPH it goes away. It is more… --- ## [Car is beeping constantly while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-beeping-constantly-while-driving/41576)
**Author:** [@alisha95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alisha95)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-beeping-constantly-while-driving/41576 "2010-01-01T02:07:28Z")
I have had my Mazda Protege5 into the dealer once already because of one very annoying problem, that has now come back. When I start my car in the morning and it is cold (single digits) the car will start and the rpm's s… --- ## [Mazda Protege 5 random misfire not so random](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-5-random-misfire-not-so-random/40503)
**Author:** [@Ben2.0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben2.0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2009, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-5-random-misfire-not-so-random/40503 "2009-12-08T22:23:11Z")
I am having a problem tracking down a misfire code on my wife's Protege 5. It keeps giving me a P0300 random misfire. I replaced the coilpacks, the plugs and the wires, but it still throws the code. Now its decided… --- ## [What to do with dead car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-dead-car/40478)
**Author:** [@amajencat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amajencat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-dead-car/40478 "2009-12-08T02:44:42Z")
Hey everyone I listen to the show all the time, but this is my first time posting I have a 2002 Mazda Pro5, the transmission went kaput last week. 150k miles, the O/D light has been blinking almost 3 years (lasted lo… --- ## [How often to wash a car in Winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-wash-a-car-in-winter/40065)
**Author:** [@snowflaque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowflaque)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-wash-a-car-in-winter/40065 "2009-12-04T20:37:44Z")
I had my car detailed, and detailer said infrequent washing was best for car in winter. I live in Minnesota. He believes that water penetrates window seals and leads to eventual door rust This sounded nuts to me … --- ## [Should I bail on this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-bail-on-this-car/39711)
**Author:** [@mernafromsmyrna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mernafromsmyrna)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-bail-on-this-car/39711 "2009-11-20T00:10:27Z")
Bought 2002 Mazda Protege last Feb. with 80K Mileage. Pd $5500. Changed timing belt $700. Now have found that gas tank leaks & exhaust/catalitic converter has rusted thru $2000+- just for parts. Plus fuel tank not read… --- ## [Moisture on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-on-dash/38854)
**Author:** [@mazdagirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazdagirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2009, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-on-dash/38854 "2009-10-31T22:23:05Z")
I just purchased a 2003 Mazda Protege5. Last night while driving home I noticed moisture on the dash just on top of where the airconditioner and radio sit. I've never seen this in a car before. I did have my aircondition… --- ## [2003 Protege 5 123000 miles at a dealership. How much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-protege-5-123000-miles-at-a-dealership-how-much/38514)
**Author:** [@houstonrice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/houstonrice)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-protege-5-123000-miles-at-a-dealership-how-much/38514 "2009-10-24T04:58:10Z")
Hi Guys! Thanks a lot for helping me out with my earlier questions. I had thought of buying a car that is both fun to drive as well as good to run. There is a Mazda Protege 5 2003, with 120,000 miles on the car. It has h… --- ## [Thumping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise/37857)
**Author:** [@pascal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pascal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise/37857 "2009-10-10T17:19:11Z")
I have a 2002 mazda protege 5 that makes a thumping noise from what seems to be the right front passenger side. the noise/feeling in the floorboards used to eminate the worst at around 35 mph but would "work its way out… --- ## [Lost All Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-all-power/37364)
**Author:** [@bennypro5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bennypro5)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-all-power/37364 "2009-10-02T20:24:27Z")
2002 Mazda Pro 5 while traveling at night lost all power, engine went off, no noise in trying to restart. Sat for 10 minutes and was able to restart. Check engine light has been on for a couple of days. Battery is okay. … --- ## [2002 Mazda Pro 5 Lost All Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-pro-5-lost-all-power/37443)
**Author:** [@bennypro5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bennypro5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-pro-5-lost-all-power/37443 "2009-10-02T18:19:32Z")
Continuing saga but now I have had codes read. They were: P1569 and P0753-what do they mean please. Oh, I checked my oil this morning and it was good as were all fluids. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/protege5/3816.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=protege5)