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    Guide Service/Valet Mode - remote starter fix

    I needed to reverse the Service/Valet mode that my remote starter was stuck in rendering this remote starter useless. Found this fix... From a search on this forum from 2008 I found the following. I am assuming that my remote starter (to start the engine to run either to warm or cool the car)...
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    Can You Push Out a Dent on My Front Bumper?

    Is it possible to "punch out" a dent on the front bumper? Someone hit my car while it was parked and didn't leave a note! UGH! My beautiful Brutus is SCARRED!
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    how to fix "H" crack in dash

    What can i do to fix the terrible "H" crack in my passenger side dash Its pretty big. Any suggestions or fixes? Or anything to cover it ?
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    Sell, part out, or invest $1388 to fix?

    Hey guys, So my car needs a new head gasket or a shaven head gasket. Do you think I will get more money selling it or parting it out? 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege Mica Black. 126xxx miles What's done to the car: Engine, Etc.: AWR Solid Motor Mounts Short RAM Intake Pipe Silicone Intake Air...
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    I need a new head gasket or shaven head gasket. Help please

    Hey guys, So my car needs a new head gasket or a shaven head gasket. Do you think I will get more money selling it or parting it out? 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege Mica Black. 126xxx miles What's done to the car: Engine, Etc.: AWR Solid Motor Mounts Short RAM Intake Pipe Silicone Intake Air...
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    Fabric on door panels

    Is the factory fabric on the top of the door panels a suede material? Has anyone tried to fix the sun damaged material? Mine looks like a suede, and I have looked around at dyes that can be applyed. I was wondering if anyone has attempted to fix these panels short of removing and replacing...
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    Alternative bumper support?

    Is it okay that I shoved some plywood up under my bumper to hold it up better? This is a top view of the inside edge of the middle of the bumper. It does seem to help a lot with sag. Yes? No?
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    WTB: JDM turn signal and...

    ... driver's side fender and driver's side USDM headlight for a 1998 Protege. I got in an accident yesterday and need these few parts. Thank you to anyone who can help.
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    Such slammable doors!

    Hey guys! I noticed that the doors of our P5s are extremely light. People have actually apologized for slamming my doors extra hard because they didn't expect them to be so light. I'm used to heavy doors, as my parents have an Acura TL and an RX-8 and a Maxima and a BMW before that. Even my...
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    Is the rust problem fixable?

    Hi, New member here. I am selling my crown vic and I will be getting a P5 asap. I have found a 2002 with 150k miles 5spd. it looks to be very well taken care of and it is only $2500.... BUT it has rust issues. The car is originally from Pennsylvania so it has the usual under hood and rear...
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    wtb awr clunk fix

    i was gonna buy them new but it seems they are not in production anymore :( so if anyone has an extra set laying around i'll take em!
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    [2002 Protege ES] Cleaning IAC Valve - Removal procedure help??

    Hi, my car has a bit of a rough idle once it settles down after a cold start. Nothing too bad, but it's definitely not smooth. I cleaned the EGR valve a little while back and that helped a bit, but it still seems like it coughs a bit. I heard that cleaning the IAC valve would help with the...
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    Air induction hose fix

    Well this is a problem and a fix type tale. I just wanted to throw this out there because I had to do a lot of digging to find the info! My P5 just hit the 162000km mark and I started to get really weird, read jerky, throttle response at very specific revs. 1st at about 2-3k 2nd at 2.5k to...
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