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    '02 Protege 5 engine overheating issues...

    Overheating Protege5 If you have p5 and it is overheating and symptoms are as follows: 1 doesnt overheat at idle or when driving around slowly 2 overheats at speed or under heavier loads 3 Air conditioner doesnt work when overheated(this is fail safe for the compressor is all i can figure so it...
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    Protege 5 or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

    I was just kidding about the milage and the write in! would serve a stiffer with wings and seirras piss right though. yes npc took over pizza nutts here. They made me mad with there pin and oil change bull crap over the couple hundred dollars i should be getting hehe.
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    Protege 5 or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

    3200 miles aint nothing I put that on my car in a week
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    Protege 5 or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

    Oh I wasnt saying I dont make good money.We live in an area with like 25 hotels so its pretty good here. Seriously though to all the stiffing bitches out there ,you pay one way or another and wheather you and your family like it or not. And you better not leave the tip line blank or you might...
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    Protege 5 or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

    Nice but doesnt mean more tips HEhE yeah me and my friend both deliver in p5's for pizza hut here in nashville TN. She hasnt got me extra tips I dont believe(she could be a little better on gas too by the way,hehe i had to say it) but i bet ive had 30 peeps say "man what kinda car is that its...
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    AVIC-D3 Review!

    Goto avic411.com and search for d3 bypass they have pics of it and it makes it very easy to understand. not many devices use the mute wire anymore and its just a convenient wire to use. you dont have to do this but if you dont you wont be able to do certain nav functions while moving and of...
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    AVIC-D3 Review!

    Any good underdash locations for the gps receiver in mp5?I read on avic411 that most peeps just installin em there on other cars
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    How To: Greddy Full Auto-timer Install

    nice write up! I needed to hook up the vss to my avic-d3 and found out exactly how from reading this post. Thxs you saved me much valuable time. You gotta love a good write up with good clear pics!
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    AVIC-D3 Review!

    Well I found the two wires. Is the best spot to tap into the vss near the pcm? also is there somewhere near the front of the car to tap the reverse wires or should I tap into them near the reverse lights? I bought the D3 today now im gonna do alittle more research on the install before I do it...
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    AVIC-D3 Review!

    anyone know where speedsensor and reverse gear wires are? Since my favorite shop doesnt carry this unit im thinking about a self install.
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    Alternator cable upgrade?

    I see alot of people are viewing this thread even though not many have replied. I just wanted to say I did upgrade the alt to pos wire with no problems so far but also what chuyler said is no joke. This upgrade can cause serious problems if not done correctly. So be careful and if you dont know...
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    AVIC-D3 Review!

    Looks excellent dude,nice and clean. I love the way you can change the color to match. looks like it coulda been factory upgrade option hehe.My alpine unit has this feature but Im wanting to change to double din monitor(wish i could afford the azentec in dash source/pc unit hehe) and Im...
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    AVIC-D3 Review!

    Hey thug how about some updates on your impression of the unit again since youve had it for a month.Did the nav do well on the florida trip? Im looking at this unit myself. the feature/price point looks very nice.
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    Alternator cable upgrade?

    Thxs for the reply chuyler. Since JL recomends it I figured id do this mod. I figured not many people do it based on the number of responses here hehehe. Ive upgraded the grounds the same way as the ist kit with 4 gauge and Im using decent termianals from tsunami. woulda used 4gauge But i had 2...
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    Alternator cable upgrade?

    My system seems more solid(a little better bass and a little louder highs) and the car seems to run a little smoother.(obviously not as in more horsepower heheh)
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    Alternator cable upgrade?

    Yes but the wire runs down past some sharp edges and i imagine it gets hot down there behind the motor. I was just gonna try to get a piece of harness that is made like the stock harness just for some added piece of mind. I remember 1 time when i was 16 i installed some aftermarket fogs that...
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    What have you done to your P5 today?

    Ahh the dreaded blown head light! My biggest gripe with the P5.Dont try the silver stars they wont last 2 months usually hehe. my roommate has a p5 too and it seems like the bulbs blow more often when its been raining. not sure if this is true or just coincident.
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    Alternator cable upgrade?

    well I ran the cable. JUst left the old one in place. Used 2 gauge, seems to help nicely. I didnt use a fuse but i ran the wire close to the harness and hoses.I am still very nervous that it may short and fry some stuff bad,so i think ill go back and add somekinda aftermarket harness that i can...
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    Alternator cable upgrade?

    thxs drift any other tips on this will be greatly apreciated
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    Alternator cable upgrade?

    I need to upgrade the wire from my p5s alterator to the battery. anyone who has done this please help. First I am confused because when i removed the wire at the alternator post it has two smaller gauge wires(black/white stripes).On the other end at the battery its one larger gauge...
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