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    Noob with a change of heart

    I have a tired P5 daily driver I'm putting up for sale. It has issues, but would make a great project car. I'm from the Chicago area, however and transport would probably too costly. Anyone from the Chicago area interested can contact me and get particulars. Yellow 2002 P5 130k mi. newer...
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    It's about that time...

    How much for the winter tires? How many miles on them? I weekend to Montello occasionally, can pick up.
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    Looks like I need a new oil pan

    follow the instructions, by using bolts that you removed, screwed into the extra holes(which are threaded) that push the pan away from the block. Prying after unseating the pan. The pan is installed at the factory only using RTV, which is why it comes off so hard. Remember to RTV the bolts...
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    Headlight Life Expectency

    Lets all invite the design engineers to a party and beat the H__l out of them for the placement of the low beam bulbs. I've never had to change the high beam bulbs which are so easy to get to, but I'm on the change the low beam bulbs 2 to 3 times a year team.
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    Is it just me? The Protege5 goes thru headlight bulbs like its food

    headlight connector meltdown P5 bulb connectors are not made to fit H7 bulbs, they're made to fit the bulb base adapter. I ordered aftermarket bulb connectors to replace mine when they melted. I ordered H7 connectors. They won't fit, they're too small. Can anyone identify what size bulb...
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    Is it just me? The Protege5 goes thru headlight bulbs like its food

    headlight connector meltdown P5 bulb connectors are not made to fit H7 bulbs, they're made to fit the bulb base adapter. I ordered aftermarket bulb connectors to replace mine when they melted. I ordered H7 connectors. They won't fit, they're too small. Can anyone identify what size bulb...
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    Is it just me? The Protege5 goes thru headlight bulbs like its food

    HID upgrade? When installing the HID kit, Do you need to use the H7 bulb adapter base, or is this eliminated with the DDM kit? Just wondering what keeps the HID bulb in place.
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    Is it just me? The Protege5 goes thru headlight bulbs like its food

    Socket failure I'm original owner of an '02 P5 and buy bulbs in bulk since going through them every 6 to 9 months. Today, when the bulb quit working, I went to change it and found the pigtail socket had melted along with the bottom of the bulb. I checked the other side and found it to be...
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    WTB P5 drivers axle and hub

    Want P5 OEM left side axle and wheel hub. Zip 60487
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    Complete part out of a midnight blue protege 5.

    Do you have a drivers side axle and wheel hub?
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    Do anyones elses A/C suck?

    7 years with warm air, switched to recirculate and all's well.
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    WTB '02 P5 drivers door/ front fender

    Still looking for 02 P5 drivers door and drivers front fender. Yellow makes the day better. Thanks for the help, Got one today, 8/14/o9
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    WTB '02 P5 drivers door/ front fender

    Looking for an '02 Protege5 drivers door complete with mirror and front fender complete. Yellow would make the day perfect. Inside door panels and hardware unnecessary.
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    P5 medeival motor mount set

    you're first dibs, if I get offers on other pieces.
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    P5 medeival motor mount set

    Medical bills force abondoning my P5 project. Complete set(4) mounts, new, never installed. Paid $289 plus shipping, make offer. Would like to sell as a set, but will cosider offers on individual pieces. SOLD to BoPro5
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    E Brake adjustment

    Adjusted my E-brake in the console. worked great for a week, then wouldn't hold. Re-Adjusted all the way and will not hold. Brake pads still good. where to from here?
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    Mazda 5 weird noises!

    Mine did that just before the PS pump blew. After replacement, car wouldn't pass state air test because OBD wouldn't read. After 10 days with the dealer charging8 hours diagnostics, the problem was pressure sensor on the PS pump. The whole OBD software system is held hostage by the PS pump...
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    recommendations for snow tires

    Looking for positive recommends on snow tire sizes and brands. What other mfrs. plain steel wheels fit the P5( offset, hub size?). Also, what size and thread pitch lug nuts are on the P5, the dealer didn't know the answer to any of these ?
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    Is it just me? The Protege5 goes thru headlight bulbs like its food

    owned since new and my bulbs go in 6 to 9 months, and usually in pairs. I've had both sides go out within hours of one another and always have spares with me. I've gone to cheap ebay bulbs since it didn't matter how much I've spent. Touching bulbs not an issue if you use nitrile gloves.
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