What have you done to your MSP today?
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- 2003 Black Mica MazdaSpeed Protege
Fussed at it this morning when it wouldn't start...two most likely possible causes: fuel pump or starter...didn't have time to mess with it this morning and hubby was sweet to drive me into work...diagnosing will commence tonight. 
SeR_Cyclops
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If it was cranking you can rule out the starter.
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- 2003 Black Mica MazdaSpeed Protege
It's turning over, but not catching...if that makes sense? The two things that popped to mind were starter and fuel pump. We didn't have time to look in depth at it this morning other than the obvious (battery is fine, etc.)...so yeah, possibly not getting fuel. We'll look at it tonight. Just a pain in the patootie to have to deal with....
I forget sometimes that she's 7 years old and has 100k on her...
So i went to Osh today a got a bolt and jammed it inside that caliper. Worked fine. However, now the pads wont go over the rotor. So upon stressing and not getting the pads over the rotor i broke the brake line. Yup, **** me! So the car is stuck in the driveway till i get another caliper assembly and i think ill get some SS brake lines. Hopefully, u can help me out dstmsp03. Pm replied.
On a good note, i might be picking up a rx7 this weekend. 91 FC.
On a good note, i might be picking up a rx7 this weekend. 91 FC.
Ricktalife
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- 2012 Subaru WRX
I had that problem with my 04 Spec V. It was the fuel pump, but I sold it before it went totally out lol. You can try turning the key to the ON position and let it sit there for maybe 5 seconds and then crank it. Good luck.
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- 2003 Black Mica MazdaSpeed Protege
The car is possessed....
KCBHIW was helping hubby Rogue do some troubleshooting over the phone and just going through the checklist of checking fuses, relays etc...and my sweet husband out in the cold garage working on the MSP after dinner... <3
We checked the relays and they were clicking...hubby pulled the fuel pump from his car and put it in mine; still didn't start. I fussed at the car and told her to quit being difficult. (you can laugh, but I swear sometimes it works - maybe it's the gingerkid in me that scares the car) Swapped the main and fuel pump relays from his car to mine and the car started. Put my relays back in and the car started. Oooookay...put my fuel pump back in my car, kept my relays and the car STARTED!
He's going to drive it to work to make sure it is behaving properly and I'm not out on GA400 and she dies.
I swear she was being a fussbucket because Luke just put a new battery and alternator in his P5 - jealous little MSP.
KCBHIW was helping hubby Rogue do some troubleshooting over the phone and just going through the checklist of checking fuses, relays etc...and my sweet husband out in the cold garage working on the MSP after dinner... <3
We checked the relays and they were clicking...hubby pulled the fuel pump from his car and put it in mine; still didn't start. I fussed at the car and told her to quit being difficult. (you can laugh, but I swear sometimes it works - maybe it's the gingerkid in me that scares the car) Swapped the main and fuel pump relays from his car to mine and the car started. Put my relays back in and the car started. Oooookay...put my fuel pump back in my car, kept my relays and the car STARTED!
He's going to drive it to work to make sure it is behaving properly and I'm not out on GA400 and she dies.
I swear she was being a fussbucket because Luke just put a new battery and alternator in his P5 - jealous little MSP.
TheDirtyGoatee
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My coworkers made fun of me when I told them I talk to my MSP. Then I turned to a respected coworker who is also a car guy and said "Do you talk to your car?" He looked a little embarassed and said... "Actually... sometimes..."
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- 2003 Black Mica MazdaSpeed Protege
ha! See, I'm not the only one! 
I swear it helps - sweet talking, fussing, cajoling - whatever it takes!
I swear it helps - sweet talking, fussing, cajoling - whatever it takes!FlyinHawaiian
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I talk to mine all the time... Buzzy groans and complains back when its especially cold outside. I can just hear him mumbling and grumbling as we leave the neighborhood.
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- 2003 Black Mica MazdaSpeed Protege
Wagonbacker9
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- 2004 'Hoe
and people say I'm crazy when I say my dogs swear at me..
well i just got done putting a apex 2.5" jpipe back midpipe in and what a different no cats makes! so much fun.
and my twm came in and to my dismay, my factory shift knob doesnt thread on. :'( so i dont know what to do.
and the guy i got it from is a local and has a TG msp and has had it since it had 4 miles on it(so jealous) and he let me borrow this copy of "import Racer" that covers the 03.5 msp and tests upgrades and gets 210 hp and 208 tq very easily. i may try ans scan the articles for you guys. its pretty cool
and my twm came in and to my dismay, my factory shift knob doesnt thread on. :'( so i dont know what to do.
and the guy i got it from is a local and has a TG msp and has had it since it had 4 miles on it(so jealous) and he let me borrow this copy of "import Racer" that covers the 03.5 msp and tests upgrades and gets 210 hp and 208 tq very easily. i may try ans scan the articles for you guys. its pretty cool
Velocifero
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Installed Centric rotors and Posiquiet pads on all four corners yesterday.
the factory knob has the threading deeper in the knob than a standard pro. TWM has a version that has extended threading or you're looking at getting a new knob.
the factory knob has the threading deeper in the knob than a standard pro. TWM has a version that has extended threading or you're looking at getting a new knob.
FlyinHawaiian
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You guys just like talking about your "knobs" online, don't you? (idhitit)
Oh yeah, forgot to mention, but I had a family emergency on Sunday and was rushing to get somewhere while doing a steady 110-120 on the highway. Amazing how stable the MSP is at those speeds. Not once did I feel out of control, or sketchy in any way. In retrospect, doing that on snow tires (I think all snows are rated to 99 mph) wasn't the best call, but good to know the car is capable of fast runs too...
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- 2003 Black Mica MazdaSpeed Protege
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That is definitely cruising on snows...hope all turned out well with the family emergency. It is a stable feeling car at higher speeds, especially with good tires on it. <3 my MSP....
pics?
and i will try my msp knob on the twm when i get home. im so excited to get it in the car.
oh and i forgot. last night when installing my apex j/midpipe i broke one of the three studs.(of course) any tips on getting it out? theres quite a bit left hanging out.
