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    Daughters LIL P5

    Still waitin for the man in brown to show up? Ran to dealer & picked up a pair of those *##*ing swaybar links .... Its goin to feel great sawzallin the crap out of them , guess I cud go get a nutsplitter???? Service manual still slowwwwly downloadin ZZZZZZZZ...
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    Daughters LIL P5

    Thanks Shane I knew it wud B trouble , stripped out the allen head part already , is there links on both sides ? only have right wheel off , Downloading service manual Again , this time to port HD. had it on my old Laptop but its fried . Is this the link I have to order? If so I will just get...
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    Daughters LIL P5

    Doubt that fuel was stolen, gas door locks . Me thinks money was spent at The Mall. Any hoo I am currantly trying to loosen the swaybar link , lots of rust . UPS man hasn't showed up yet with shocks . Ordered them yesterday, shipped out of Calgary to Stoon, I am impressed with these guys Way...
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    Daughters LIL P5

    No leaks visible, or smell of fuel , It runs great as well. It also has been low on oil on several occasions ,like none on dipstick.????? Must be burning it as there are no leaks? But it doesnt look like it when following it . I switched it back to Dino Oil as I was using 5/20 syn in all the...
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    Daughters LIL P5

    Picked up a P5 for my girl`s 16th Bday last year 2002 P5 auto 170000kms , great Lil car for Her . told her about CEL etc . to let Daddy know & I will fix it ,bla bla bla . This week She has been drivin Mom`s New Mazda6????? Whats wrong with your car Pumpkin?????? I ask "Daddy Purse Light &...
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    FYI Tires for the 6

    Had to replace a rear tire on the car. Nail thru sidewall. Kaltire wanted $400++ and it was going to take 5 dayz to get one in. I called my mazda dealer got me one in much quicker and over $100 cheaper. Funny thing is Kaltires add campain states not to go to the dealer for tires. Well I am glad...
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    Mazda 3 rims for winter ???

    I know its not winter . But I picked up a set of 17"mazda 3 rims that I was going to use on Daughters P5 . She drove home across town on a flat the other day on the 16" oe rim. Made me rethink things. Going to use the 17" mazda 3 rims on My 2010 mazda 6 gt for next winter. The 6 has 18"x 8"...
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    Fan switch

    Thanks got it . Lil Plastic nut holding fan switch was broke,,, All back together. Had to buy her a new back tire today as well. "Daddy I think I have a flat tire also , But I made it home"!!!!! She sayz Gotta Lov em
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    Fan switch

    Hey Need help Daughter must have tried to push fan switch knob back on, after "it Just popped off " How does the Fake Carbon trim come off ? The switch is loose & I believe that the whole HVAC control has to come out ? I found the flotipic link for service manual Thanks
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    Ebay Foglights

    I guess you are right . I think I will just replace the One broken Fog with oe type
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    Ebay Foglights

    Just ??? Has anyone installed Foglights off Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-Protege-Fog-Lamps-2003-2004-protege5-mazdaspeed-/190471575670?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c58fd9876 or these...
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    What have you done to your P5 today?

    You will HAVE TO SHOOT FOR UNDER A MINUTE NOW!!! I picked up some 17" Mazda 3 Rims 4 it on Kijji last month .It has winters on the factory 16" now . so just have to get new rubber for the 17", What size ?? 205/50/16 is stock size so I was thinkin 215/45or40/17" they are only 6.5"x17"rims os not...
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    What have you done to your P5 today?

    I always liked these cars P5s , Nice Upgrade 4 You ,WRX should make your Big Commute into the City ,Like what ?? 1min.30 sec...or less???
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    What have you done to your P5 today?

    Just solved CEL PO171 lean condition on Daughters P5 . It was the Cracked Intake Hose Issue . Just bought a code reader today (It was about Time ) And thanks to this Forum I was confident that I could solve it ..And it was too EZ . Time for Me to give Her LIL Car a oil change & check it over as...
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    Newbie Just checkin in

    Hi I just picked up a 02 P5 for my Daughers 16TH B-Day. I found it on a Dealers Backlot & knew I just had to have it .. Its perfect for Her ,But far from perfect..+++ she loved It . Whos The Best Daddy??? I am ... I have always liked these Lil cars ever since My BIL/SIL bought a new one in...
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