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Update again: The window isn't working again. I read somewhere that it may be due to temperature. Can anyone verify this?

Update: I got the driver's side window working this morning. I was reading about the window getting stuck as opposed to a problem with the switch or window regulator. I fired the car up and rolled the window down with the driver's side door open. It worked fine! I shut the door and it rolled...

Hey guys, Been a while since I've been on this forum. I've upgraded from the yellow 2003 P5 in my avatar to a 2005 Mazda3 hatch. It's in great condition, with a few hail dings, but there's a few things bugging me. 1. The driver's side window won't roll down. I knew this when I bought the car...

All right, my dad and I got the EGR undone this weekend! Instead of replacing, we decided to clean it with carb fluid and a wire brush. Turns out the thing was so gunked up the little plunger inside wasn't even moving, so we had to coerce it with a flathead and squirt it well. We bought a new...

I'm in the process of removing the EGR valve. I've taken out the battery and air intake that block access, but I can't get a wrench on the thing. I know where the bolts are, but I can't access them. What's the wrench combination that works? Any advice?

Hey guys, I've got a 2003 Protege5, automatic with the nifty shift gate and "manual mode." Recently, I've been having problems where the engine fires up and after a while the whole car starts shaking. The engine vibrates A LOT. It's not noticable at higher speeds/RPMs, but definitely freaky...

I don't like the front end; it looks too much like the CX-7 and is just too big in my opinion. The whole car looks bigger than the old Mazda3 hatch. I like the HUD, though. Could be a downfall if it causes wrecks, what with everyone tweeting about how cool it is to have a tweeting car while...

Has anyone ever participated in Autocross before? Just out of my own curiosity, I was wondering if anyone had done it in a P5 or could recommend some setups. My band director does it on weekends, and I was considering doing it just as a casual thing. Seems pretty cool. Thanks guys!

Oh yeah, one other thing I meant to ask was, do the 205's rub the wheel arches any, like during a sharp U-turn?

2003 Mazda Protege5, automatic with manu-matic/tiptronic mode. 200,000 miles, second owner, no problems to speak of (other than the aftermarket stereo rattling around in the dashboard).

Awesome, thanks guys! I'm definitely going to do some pricing and see which works best for me, but they all seem like good tires. Just out of curiosity, how many miles do you guys get out of your tires?

Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a new set of tires in the near future for my P5. The ones I've seen the most positive reviews for are the Kumho Ecsta 4X's and ASX's. Problem is - none of the tire companies in the area carry those in-stock. So, would it be good to get a different-sized tire, or...

Wow! Looks hot! If Batman drove a P5... he'd drive yours! You sure you didn't buy it from him?

Hello again, guys, and thanks for all the great suggestions! ProtoPower13, I live in the Fort Worth area. There aren't too many P5's around here, much less yellow ones! I've never heard of Claybar. I'll have to check it out! Thanks! I've heard good and bad about nail polish, but I tried Turtle...

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum. I just bought a 2003 Mazda Protege5 last week. It's my first car, and I will be using it primarily to drive to school (I'm a senior in high school) and then for college. I hope to learn as much about how the little thing works as possible and get the most out of...