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Hello, I just bought a semi-new Mazda CX-5. I just love it! Like two days ago I noticed that the right headlamp was pointing really down, so I take it to a mechanic and he told me that what was failing was the auto level system of the headlamp. So I started to look for a replacement and I was...

hello, I bought a P5 and it had an after market amp installed but it wasnt working in it. long story short there was a fuse on top of the fuse box that was installed and an amp that has a ground wire also installed. it seemed to work for 2 days but when i tried to start the car it wouldnt turn...

Hi, i need help. Today i just replaced my batter at auto zone today and drove my car home with no problems. I received my LED Map lights in the mail today and was excited to install them. As I was replacing my second to last Map light i saw a spark and the car turned off immediately. I tried...

My girlfriend owns a 2008 Mazda 2 (110k) and recently developed knocking sound when the engine is cold. In my small amount of experience, it sounded like bearing or piston slop. Upon further thought and testing I actually found it to be the VTCS butterflies. I found this by removing the plug...

So I set out to replace the front Rotors and Pads in my 2012 Mazda 5. While I am no professional mechanic I have done my share of work on cars. I used to Auto X and Road race a 1985 Pontiac Fiero and had replaced pads and rotors, sway bars, eurothane suspension bushings, Koni's and lowered...

so i broke my pcv valve when trying to replace it to see if i could get to the bottom of my bad misfire situation ( see other post) does anyone know a way i can get that out? after taking my valve cover off, i noticed a plate screwed on to the top it. if i take that plate off would i be able...

Hello I'm looking to upgrade the sound system in my Protege5, I already bought a pair of Pioneer 6X8 speakers for the front doors, a wiring kit, and a BOSS subwoofer amp for a small 8" kicker in the trunk. What I am wondering though is whether or not the stock P5 head unit is actually part of...

Hey guys and gals, quick question. so some months ago my factory sub went out. i never got a new one cause of the price. i figured i would just get an aftermarket for more power. but recently i actually had more than one other person in my car ( i have no friends :( ) so of course my rear...

Alright guys, so here's a quick back story. I was coming back home on the freeway right after work going roughly around 80mph when my 03 protege lx (FS) MT non-turbo overheated and turned off on me. Since this happened while the car was still in motion, I attempted to start it again while I...

I need help!! I have a 2002 Miata - have not had any problems with it until now. It started running on the hot side a few weeks ago only when the A/c was on - gauge needle never got all the way to the H but it was halfway there from normal. Then the last few days even after the a/c is off it...

Hey guys, So I recently had to retire my beloved 03 Protege5 (may she rest in peace ), because of severe rust issues. Before trading it in, I removed the OEM spare tire subwoofer. Now, I know it's not the greatest sub around, but I wanted to keep it for my next car because I didn't want to spend...

So I've had a few codes for a little while maybe 6 months and recently have been trying to fix it myself by reading this forum mainly. I've tried taking it to my mechanic but he doesn't understand what I'm talking about and jumps to replacing the pre-cat. If it comes down to it I'm fine...

The rear end on my MSP is too low. As well, I have the dreaded CLUNK. So, my questions are; -How should fix the Lazy ass end? new struts or springs? or do i replace them with coilovers? if I am not going to race/track the car, is there any point to coilovers? -HOW DO I GET RID OF THE...

hello every one. I'm new to the forum and I tried to search for my issue with my mazda5 on this forums and on the how to forums. I apologize in advance because maybe the answer for my question is already posted somewhere but like I said I'm new to the forum. Issue as fallow. 1)My front door (...

Hey guys, I bought my Protege in 2010 from a used ford dealer. The previous owner had installed a boost gauge on the driver side frame but removed it or the dealer removed it before selling. It still has the housing and the wires are still run for it but I'm not sure how to go about getting a...

I am struggling to pinpoint a pretty bad coolant leak thats coming from above my oil filter in my msp. We're thinking it could be an oil coolant line but with the oil filter in the way and not having the means to take things off to really check and see, we're not exactly sure what to do. I can't...

Sorry in advance if someone else has covered this but I couldn't find any info on the subject, I have an 02 Mazda protege5 2.0 and recently it has started burning oil, quite a bit. It always burned a little on start up but stopped not long after so I assume its valve stem seals and now their...

So i have a 2002 Protege ES 5 speed and the other day i was at a friends house at my alarm started going off. I unlocked and relocked it. Later when i went to leave the car would not start. i was able to popstart it and drive it home. I have replaced the starter (had it tested good) new relay...

Hello everyone, I went to the search bar to find my answer and either I'm really bad at looking or it's not there. But anyway, I wanted to know if parts from the MSP engine like the headers and things like that are compatible with the engine parts from an MP5. It may seem like a noob question...

My first post here on this forum community which looks very active! A bit of backstory... I bought this vehicle from a friend it's a Canadian car has been exposed to our salty roads. Recently the timing belt broke while being started on the driveway. I heard these are none interference...