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    Mechanic Suggested I Replace the Engine After Taking it in with P0304 Code.....

    I have a 2007 Mazda CX7 with 144k on it. I have had more issues than I can count and have usually been able to fix them until this latest issue... Car has been driving very poor for the past 2-3 months but haven't had a chance to spend time on it (figured it needed a tune up). Been getting two...
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    Passenger headlight leaking and now buzzing/humin

    Hi All, Hope you can help. recently my headlight on the passenger side started leaking and there is condensation on the inside of the headlight and there is also a very small puddle of water inside. its been like it for about 2 weeks and has been fine however today a buzzing/hummin sound...
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    Bad misfire!! Need help!!!

    Hey everyone. so my 2003 P5 has a pretty bad misfire i know i was throwing the p0300 code along with many others. i finally got around to replacing the upstream O2 sensor but i feel like i took too long. the car was drive-able for a while but it sputters badly at idle it sputters really bad...
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    I've Been Throwing P2188 for months... with no happy ending.

    Started out at the start of the summer on a nice pleasant drive down to Pt. Colbourne. originally it was caused by stretched MAF sensor wires. when the code was cleared i had extremely erratic RPMs which actually got so bad i had to ride the clutch to my mechanics shop so that it wouldn't shake...
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    Stalling when Clutch is initiated

    I bought my Mazdaspeed Protege a couple months back and I've had a reoccurring problem where every time I I use my clutch the car just dies. The car isn't stalling and jolting, the clutch initiates as it properly should, but the battery and oil light come on and the engine stops. The car will...
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    Decided on a P5

    (lol2)Hey everyone I'm new to the thread and I'll be buying my first car very soon after months of deciding. I'm taking the private seller route and was wondering what are the main points of abuse I should look for in a Protege5. Any tips are greatly appreciated!
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    1999 Mazda Protege Everything fine but WONT MOVE! Frozen Brakes?

    Hello I have a 1999 Mazda Protege SE Standard Transmission, yesterday i went driving and it was super cold like -40 and i was driving through huge snow drifts. before i got to my house the car seemed to be accelerating on its own and when in neutral REV super high. that ended up stopping but...
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    Just lost my mazda virginity!

    I recently transitioned from Volkswagen to Mazda, bought myself a 2007 Mazda6 Sport GT-V6, and oh boy is she a beauty, but she has balls too! Definitely a drag queen. Anyway, I've always had this itch to slightly modify every single car I've owned, hence why I'm here. I have absolutely no idea...
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    WTB: new or used struts

    Hey everyone I finally picked up some megan racing springs and now in looking for some struts. Any strut that can handle the Megan's good with no problem ill be interested in. I do not want the racked look so please no stock msp struts as I've heard the rear end sits up higher. Let me know I...
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    Help!! Protege won't go forward till warm.

    I just bought my first car a 99 Mazda protege lx for $800. When test drive it it drove fine little wobbly cause it needed a new transmission mount. But when I went to crank it the next morning it won't accelerate till warm or if you give it gas and let the Rpms sit around 4000. Reverse works...
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    Uh oohhh

    So today i was driving when i noticed this funny raspy sound coming from me mazda. i thought it sounded like it was an exhaust leak at first. i asked my boss to listen and he immediately was like oh my gosh dude have you checked your oil?? upon checking the oil after letting the car sit for an...
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    Help installing car speakers

    Sorry, I'm a complete noob when it comes to car audio. Just got some Polk speakers for my 2014 Mazda 6 and realized I have no idea how to take the front door panel off . Anybody have any pictures or step-by-step instructions on how to remove the door panel? Thanks!
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    2006 Mazda 5 banging/rattling noise from rear wheel

    I was driving down a dirt/gravel road when I started getting a banging rattling noise from the back of my car. I looked around, but I couldn't see anything caught in the wheel, etc. It bangs when going over bumps, but has a constant rattle. It drives and brakes like normal. Could a rock be...
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    Thire is gas in my oil

    So I bought my 2000 Mazda protege two months ago and since then I have has to fix exhaust problems and now I have gas in my oil and my fourth cylinder is misfiring is there any way they could be from the same problem I diagnosed it my self but that's not saying much I think I need a fuel...
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