hornsfan10609
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
For mine it was the left rear lock actuator, but I honestly can't remember if that was in the MSP or my last protege.
What have you done to your MSP today?
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float_6969
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- 2003.5 MSP Blue #2450, 1995 Nissan 240sx, 1996 Mazda Miata
I'll trade you. Low is -10, high is 8. Not even leaving the house today.
we need rain but side note get my timing belt done today!! 126000 miles im due
Havn't been on here in a while, actually I haven't done much to the msp in a while either... But ive had an issue come up and I cant figure out what it is. When I get on it and the rpm's get to about 4 or 5k it feels like the car hits fuel cut. It feels violent, but it dont happen all the time. It tends to happen only in the cold weather and i noticed it happens more often when my heats on (don't know if that has anything to do with it but it just seems like it happens more when its on..) I'm at a total loss of what it could be, any ideas?
hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
It feels like fuel cut because it is fuel cut, lol
so changed my ac/ps belt on the weekend as i was getting a loud squeel that got worse then went away on cold start. does this mean my ps pump or one of the pullies is going out? it doesnt always do it when starting in the morning but if i go for a short drive and start it up again it will most of the time.
Any idea on why it hits fuel cut?
MiataBernie
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- '05 MS Miata, '03.5 MS Protege
Just warmed it up and then shut it down... I don't commute, so it might be 3-4 between actually driving the car.
However Sunday I did a Meg's Wash and Wax anywhere clean up on the exterior to get rid of the black haze that was growing steadily darker. I hate those black streaks from the door handles, trim, and side markers.
However Sunday I did a Meg's Wash and Wax anywhere clean up on the exterior to get rid of the black haze that was growing steadily darker. I hate those black streaks from the door handles, trim, and side markers.
hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
Because you are on the stock tune. In cold temps the MAF easily maxes out it's 5V range and cuts the ignition. SSAFC can tune out fuel cut, the joe P Fuel cut defender is crap, just an attempt to bandaid the stock tune from years ago.
You can tell the sound of a bearing failing vs. belt squeal. Is the belt tight enough? Too much belt tension will ruin the water pump bearings which may be the problem with your car or not enough tension will cause belt squeal which is remedied by tightening the belt more. I have seen people forget to re-tighten the adjustment screw and the belts come loose again
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hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
Replaced my spark plugs yesterday, had NGK ZFR7F plugs and went back to the ZFR6Fs partially because I forgot I had the colder plugs and partially because I don't run more than 9psi hardly ever. Need to replace the wheel stud next to get my inspection done, shop that did the trans was so wonderful to mash the threads and cross all the lugs AFTER spending over $2k (another reason why I don't let anyone touch the car, wish I had the time and space to fix the trans myself).
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ahh yeah I've heard of some hesitation but not fuel cut from this. But glad to know nothings wrong with the car, probably going to try and pick up a split second sometime this spring
hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
Replaced the wheel stud today, only took 30 mins. even without power tools. Also replaced the air filter and the car is running noticeably better, haven't replaced it since I installed the FMIC a long while ago.
spacebull1
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Great job..I haven't work on miner for a long time..I think that today is the day..
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- 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege 1660, 2004 Winning Blue RX8, 2005 Mazda6
Today is the day that I will drive the MSP home from my shop. I hope. Not installing the 440s until after engine break-in so I don't have to worry about washing down the freshly rebuilt engines cylinder walls trying to tune for them. At this point it's just plug everything up, install the radiator, fill fluids.
hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
Finally found out why my coolant overflow has been bubbling after I shut the car off since late summer or so, my damn Mishimoto radiator is leaking at the welds along the top tank! It has a lifetime warranty so I'm hoping it is a manufacturer defect and they honor it.
