Recent content by KKummins

So here's the update. I ordered oem mounts and finally got them and they looked identical to the cheap ones at autozone. They only had a 30 day warranty because they didn't install them... Whatever. So I returned them and got my $122 back. My brother an I decided to try something else...

They are covered under warranty. But I will probably return them and try oem. I'll post back when I get something figured out.

From a dealership?

I own a 2003 Mazda Protege ES. Due to clunking noises in the rear, I replaced both rear struts (Gabriel brand) and strut mounts (Duralast). It got rid of a lot of the clunking but there was still a little. However, I went on without worrying because I don't want to throw more money than I...

I already replaced the rear struts and upper strut mounts. It took away a lot of the squeaking/rattling, but there's still a little bit when you go over a decent bump or when turning on to a road that inclines slightly.

I can't pinpoint it but it's definitely in the rearend somewhere. Sounds like it's close to the wheels... So sway bar links are probably the culprit

^^^^ I will have to Try those out when I have the time! Thanks for the input, glad I'm not the only one lol

I wish I had enough time for a second opinion. They wanted to replace the transmission with a reman. They quoted $2800 LOL not happening. So yesterday I picked it up and unfortunately I'm out of time before my 23 hour drive starting tomorrow morning (Thursday). Since yesterday, I've driven it...

Bad news. No transmission codes came up. They said the fluid was pretty black, meaning that clutches and such are going bad. Yet it didn't look that bad to me? He said he thinks the transmission isn't going to last a long time. Should I just change the transmission fluid and try it out?

Through a friend who has been in the auto repair business for a few decades, he called a reputable transmission shop and had me placed in front of others to get it looked at (since I am leaving for Wyoming Thursday morning. They should be contacting me tomorrow to let me know what codes came up...

Thanks for that input. Are you still talking about an OBD II scanner? Or something else? I only used a pocket scanner that I have and that's all that came up was the VICS, which made no sense to me. I will check on that today.

Another quick update. Just took it for about a 10 mile drive and never had a single hiccup. This seems to be similar to the problems I'm having: http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?42330-Transmission-OD-light-flashing But I didnt get those codes?

Just ran the codes... Only P0660 came up.... VICS solenoid valve? Or something else?

Well now I am in a whole new level of a predicament. I went to leave a friends house last night and the "o/d off" light was flashing. I pulled out of the driveway and had no power. I'm pretty sure 1st and 2nd gear were nonexistent. My whole ride home, it never once shifted to 1st or 2nd even...

Talked to a local auto parts store worker and he said if that's the only problem I have (delay going into drive), then don't worry about it. He said it wouldn't even be worth dropping the pan and replacing the fluid because that could knock debris loose and make everything much worse. He did...