Sep 30, 2008 · 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 …

Dec 9, 2009 · 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 …

Jul 8, 2012 · I have been having problems with starting my 2000 mazda protege in the past 2 months, especially in warmer weather. I had the starter changed, an oil change and inquired about a tune up, …

Feb 1, 2011 · I drive a 2002 Mazda Protege and it’s been great to me until this past weekend. I had a 4.5-5 hour trip ahead of me and Google Maps told me a more direct route (i.e. not using the …

Apr 30, 2021 · I have a Protege with a 5-speed transmission and about 196K miles. The transmission has an issue in which after repeated shifting in to first and second gear, say in stop-and-go traffic, it …

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Jul 19, 2010 · I have recently been having quite a few engine issues with my 2001 Mazda Protege. Currently what is happening is that while the car is running, at idle, the heat sensor on the dash …

Sep 13, 2010 · Hi, my name is Fred. I have a 2001 Mazda Protege with a manual transmission that has about 115,000 miles on it. I have a problem when starting from a dead stop. When I release the …

Jun 22, 2014 · Have 2002 mazda protege 5 . During acceleration at 3000 rpm the engine hesitates. Computer said o2 sensor, replaced it but that wasn’t it. Drilled out both catalytic, that wasn’t it. Found …

May 1, 2011 · 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 …