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  1. BenjiHoggi

    What happened to CorkSport Protege Parts?

    Does CorkSport seem to have comparitively more parts for other newer cars? I don't have a definitive answer but if I had to guess, I'd say it's the fact that the Protege is an old and not a commonly modified platform anymore. Just a guess though.
  2. BenjiHoggi

    Protege5 won't idle after refueling (EVAP/O2 sensor issue?)

    Hmm. I pumped gas at the same station I usually go to, pulled it out when it clicked, and otherwise filled it normally. I've had gas attendents top it off well past that and never had problems. So I'm still inclined to think it's the evap issue, though I'm sure things may have gotten a little...
  3. BenjiHoggi

    Protege5 won't idle after refueling (EVAP/O2 sensor issue?)

    Okay this has become a REAL problem now. Symptoms and diagnostic steps so far: P0455 early on (or P0440? don't remember), came back every time I cleared it. Replaced the purge valve solenoid and it went away. But the solenoid sometimes just clicks in the bay so don't know what's wrong there...
  4. BenjiHoggi

    What have you done to your P5 today?

    I think I finally fixed this, but of course only out of absolute necessity since I've been putting it off. It finally got bad enough that I was completely stranded, and or course in the absolute middle of nowhere, while alone (see picture). With the battery disconnected, I was pulling out and...
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  6. BenjiHoggi

    What have you done to your P5 today?

    Okay yes I do remember this. Just never got around to trying the bulbs from that site. But if Blue Pro5 goes that direction I will probably do the same.
  7. BenjiHoggi

    What have you done to your P5 today?

    Let me know what you try for bulbs. I tried some cheap LEDs in the past and they had very uneven light distribution and would flicker intermittently. Right now I have a set of LEDs on the right and left sides and some halogens in the middle so it's a variety of different brightness and shades...
  8. BenjiHoggi

    What have you done to your P5 today?

    I've got a set sitting in a box. Have been debating whether to install them or not. I feel like they don't match the rest of the interior but maybe I'll give them a shot having seen your picture.
  9. BenjiHoggi

    205/55R16 Snow tires - bad idea?

    Dang. Well I ended up going with a new set of 195/55R16 Blizzak WS90s from Costco. Not as cheap but they should fit without issues. I still want to do the 205/55s at some point though so glad to know they work okay, thanks!
  10. BenjiHoggi

    What have you done to your P5 today?

    Bought this little spoiler lip for the P5. I've seen it on a few P5s and I think it looks cool. Have yet to receive and install, but thought I'd post the link since the site is having a sale until the 30th and I was able to get the lip for about $115 shipped which is decent I think...
  11. BenjiHoggi

    205/55R16 Snow tires - bad idea?

    Sadly nope, but not unexpected since it's kinda niche question. Maybe with some activity now it'll get bumped and people will see the thread. Those are some sick looking MSPs! I'm definitely not going that crazy but figured it's a more common size and would be nice for ride quality etc.
  12. BenjiHoggi

    Vibration upon acceleration in 1st and 2nd

    Possibly a broken engine or transmission mount? That's where I'd start looking at a minimum.
  13. BenjiHoggi

    205/55R16 Snow tires - bad idea?

    I realize this is the age old question for Proteges, but would like to ask anyways, as most other threads are pretty dated. Shopping for snow tires and my desired sizes are 195/55R16 or 205/50R16. A new set of Blizzak WS90s will run me $600+ which is okay, but I'm always inclined to first...
  14. BenjiHoggi

    Protege5 won't idle after refueling (EVAP/O2 sensor issue?)

    The issues persist so I'm digging into this a little more. I did some research (i.e. googled and asked the AIs 😁) and it just doesn't seem completely likely that the fuel pressure regulator solenoid itself is the problem. The explanations I saw for why the car would have trouble with idling...
  15. BenjiHoggi

    Protege5 won't idle after refueling (EVAP/O2 sensor issue?)

    Will do, thanks as always PCB! Haven't done any further diagnosis yet but will definitely update when I have more info to share. One notable thing - EGR CEL popped up again. Might order some parts to do a more thorough refresh of that while I'm at it. Not related though probably.
  16. BenjiHoggi

    Protege5 won't idle after refueling (EVAP/O2 sensor issue?)

    I'm having weird idle issues with my P5 right now. Wondering if anybody has suggestions. It started with a P0440 code that would pop up every day or two and I would just clear. I did this for several weeks. Replaced the EVAP solenoid commonly related to this code under the hood with an OEM...
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  19. BenjiHoggi

    Rough Idle, Loss of Power and No CEL (2003 Protege5) - Solved!

    I think I'm having this problem. My car suddenly started running rough at idle and almost stalling out. It happens when cold and warm. It'll be idling at around 800 PRM while warm and will just drop to 100-200 and shake the car. Even on cold startup this morning, it kept dropping from the...
  20. BenjiHoggi

    What have you done to your P5 today?

    Sorry just throwing in my two cents here. But I just recently learned the hard way that the front rearward arms on a drum brake models are slightly longer than on the disk brake models. It wasn't marked very well on RockAuto, so just make sure you double double check the lengths with your old...
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