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hey everyone, I noticed when i floored my msp these past few days, i notice a rattling/buzzing sound coming form the engine bay. It doesn't sound mechanical (from engine itself), it sounds as if something is loose.....but i definitely don't like the way it sounds, especially since i've always...

duplicating the concern now that the car drives "fine", no tech is going to agree with you that the car feels lethargic and isn't pulling as it should through rpm range as it used to. That's the problem that i'll run into. There may be a possibility of having the pcm replaced completely...

paid to get them installed got the eibach sportlines and was too lazy to put them in with my friend who said it'd be a half day job. Paid $150 at a local performance shop known in town and they were put in right with no problems. sportlines gave it a nice raked look since they have 1.8" drop...

If you check at a mazdaspeed dealer they should be able to tell you of any new updates to the pcm. I was surprised to find that out too since they never notify us.

I just posted this as a new thread but since this thread is of direct relevance, i thought you guys might help: Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 19 Car slower after reflash!!!!! Help -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Was at the...

about the whistling bought my 03 orange msp 10 months used. It never had that typical whistling sound i head on VWs like 1.8t golf or even passats in traffic when accelerating. I had a VERY VERY VERY faint whistle mixed with zzzzzz. Weird way to describe i know. It was very low and SMOOTH...

i understand what you are saying, and if so, i'd rather have that surge of power. But I'm not sure what's going on. Remember, the car had the original flash after being purchased new (i have the sticker on the door jam for that one). So the car was "flashed", and when so, on nice cold days...

SOLUTION for STUMBLE/JOLTING!!!!!!!!!!!! What's up guys, THIS WILL BE A LONG POST BUT VERY INFORMATIVE & HELPFUL. THIS IS 8 WEEKS OF HELL TRYING TO FIX MY 03 ORANGE MSP PROTEGE. IT'LL PROBABLY SAVE YOU THAT MUCH TIME!!!!! I still do need some help for another issue mentioned below, so please...

Was at the dealer for several reasons the past two months. At one visit, a minor reflash was done and i wasn't sure i noticed anything, though the car ran great for about two days (weather was super crisp and this car loves that). With remaining problems, i found a mazda bulletin posted here on...

here comes some more crap from madza. I took my car back in for the stumbling problem with a mazda bulletin specifically addressing this problem. (i found it on another thread, someone said it was an email from mazda and it does specifically address the stumbling issue). thought that they...

i had posted earlier of having this same problem on my stock '03 msp. I had a check engine light come on for a day or so only. It returned after a couple of days and stayed. I was at the dealers today, and though they were unable to finish the work today, they gave me a brief on what's going...

thank god someone else seems to have that problem. I am printing this thread and taking it to the dealer or else they will think that i am nuts. I've been having this problem for 2 weeks now. though i'm in florida, we've had mid 20s to 40s weather lately and the car just scared the crap out...

my car is totally stock and it does the same thing too. So for those of you with mods on your cars, its most likely not the culprit, unless it makes it worse. Its random and of course, it idles perfectly at the dealers, so they don't see a problem. Starting the car (after being driven, so its...

hey guys, how do i know if camber bolts are required for my '03 MSP with the Eibach Sportline springs. I want to do this the right way and prevent future issues with tire ware and such. Also, are the springs for the MSP, MSP specific, or do we order the '03 protege sedan sportlines? Also, for...

Hey guys. Here are some questions i'd appreciate some help with: 1. Does the MSP come with 2.25" stock pipes? 2. Would upgrading to a larger diameter and running STOCK BOOST have a negative effect on the turbo (lag, spool time.....etc). In other words, what is the best diameter pipes for...

what' sup guys, i'll include a link to a small album i put together on imagestation. I can send full res images to who ever wants. i did it this way cause i'm still on dial up and you can imagine how long 17 pics (approx 17mb) would take to upload. let me know if the link doesn't work it was...

I've been hearing a hissing/air compressor-like sound when i floor my car. i'm not sure if it was always there and i started hearing it after toning down my exhaust sound with a resonator (now back without resonator and still hear it) or it has anything to do with boost leak. What is evident...

hey guys, a big sigh of relief......... today i went into a new muffler shop and basically asked the guy to just cut out the resonator and just place another straight pipe as it was. surprisingly, this guy knew what he was talking about.... he cut it out and showed me what he had earlier...

hey guys, saturday sounds good for now. i'll meet up with you guys at the lot. hope a whole bunch of people do show up.....boy, i got tons of questions for MSP guys out there so get ready.....hahah.

hey guys, thanks again. i must say that some stuff posted went right over my head for this is the first turbo car i own and its only been mine for two weeks, so i've yet to learn all about it. nevertheless, the issue is really worrying me and i can't wait to get into the dealer tomorrow to...