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    a/c not cold past 1

    I have been driving a friends protege for almost a year. I love it. But AC blows ice cold on speed 1, and the light comes on for the ac. However, turn it to 2 or higher and the coldness disappears and the light goes off completely. Turn it back down and it blows cold. The fan blows but its not...
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    Tein S-Tech springs for a Protege5 for sale $35 pickup - Mobile, AL area

    I have a set of Tein S-Tech springs that I've had on my Protege5 since 2011 until a week ago for sale for $35. Just trying to get them gone so they don't sit around my garage taking up space and so I don't just trash them. I did cut 1 coil off back about a week after I initially installed...
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    2003 MSP complete partout

    Hello everyone, like the title says I have a complete 2003 MPS that I'm parting out. I took the head off of it so that's not available. All interior pieces are in good shape. Has rally armor mud flaps as well. Racing Beat axle back exhaust as well. If you need anything, pm me and I will get back...
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    MSP #935 ...a build log.. or a partial.. it's something.

    Hey everyone. I've been around for quite a while. Many of you know my Championship White protege LX and it's many different setups and builds... So here we are with Mazdaspeed #935. Picked it up for pretty damn cheap, drove to Ohio to grab it and bring it home. It's been sitting for a little...
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    What exhaust parts are interchangeable with the 1.6?

    Hello, I have a 2001 Protege 1.6 LX and was wondering if any other protege headers (other than the OBX headers) would fit without modification. And what other parts/cars are interchangeable with the 1.6. Such as the 1.8l or something else. Thanks!
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    Over charging issue blowing head lights

    I had this issue before and had the alternator rebuilt at a local shop, it didnt solve it. The car runs fine driving around under normal acceleration 13.8 - 14v the problem is when you accelerate quickly towards redline the windshield wipers start going off, the tach dies, and the head lights...
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    Selling Yellow MSP 2003.5

    First ever post not sure how to add pictures either but I have a 2003 MSP that I bought from a kid with a bad motor 137k on the dash replaced the motor not knowing it was a bad motor that I bought of a guy on facebook for 300 dollars and that one started knocking within in two days . great...
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    Are IAC valves adjustable?

    Idling issues on my 2002 MP 5 (150 k) driving me nuts! Had rough idle and private Mazda master tech mechanic suggested likely faulty IAC. Bought new IAC (SMP brand aka Standard) for $125 (a steal I thought as most around $200 mark) plus new OEM gaskets for IAC & throttle body. Got mechanic to...
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    2002 Mazda Protege ZM-DE 1.6L to FP-DE 1.8L engine swap?

    Okay, so I'm totally new to this forum so be nice! I've done my weeks of searching about this and I haven't found anyone who has given a straight answer whether this can be done or not. I've seen so many different engines in these things it kind of scares me, so I'm not even sure the FP-DE is...
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    Black plastic strip on the outside of my doors?

    Hey all, I've noticed that people are removing (maybe they dont come with them) the black plastic strip on the outside of their protege doors, I was wondering if someone can let me know how to remove it please? Also, color coded exterior door handles, is that something that comes stock on some...
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    Mazdaspeed Protege FULL PART OUT 137k Miles

    Hi Everyone, I'm parting out my 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege with 137xxx miles on it. Almost everything is for sale. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs from Toronto, ON, Canada. On Most items I will provide a price including shipping, taxes and unit price. Please specify if you require an...
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    2003 Mazda Protege DX for sale

    I am selling my 2003 Mazda Protege DX - Original owner, title in hand. 165,000 miles - I would like to get about $2,000.00 for it. Please let me know if you are interested. Looking for someone that could use if for parts. I don't have the knowledge to part it out myself. Over the past year I...
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    SF Bay Area, Free To Pick Up: Protege Tow Package

    Bought a Protege sedan tow package for my MSP, but it doesn't fit because of the rear skirt that MSPs have. I don't want to cut up my bumper, so I'm gonna eat the money I spent and give the thing away. If you have a Protege sedan, or a P5 and don't mind the end of the hitch sticking out a couple...
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    Parting out #967 lots of goodies! Full part out!

    I am parting out my 03 MSP spicy orange. Everything must go the unibody snapped. all stock vehicle parts are for sale, seats, doors, mirrors, lights, etc, etc.... mention what you are looking for and I will get in contact. all the upgrades and extras are also available, engine is solid as well...
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    3rd gen Protege Family (MSP, MP3, PRO5)

    [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] Hey guys, here is the final product with the gauges in place. Will be installing these soon in the car but until then, I wanted you guys to see what it would look like all done and with the gauges put in. This is for those of you who were interested and...
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    Protege5 JDM tail lamps

    Lights and harness included - $270 shipped to lower 48. contact for shipping quotes and pricing. motivated to sell.
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    looking for MP3 donor Tranny, needs 4th, (prim, Sec) and both 5th

    Hello all, Just purchased a hard driven MP3 with locked-up tranny as a "first car" for my son. Dropped the tranny, (thanks for write-up on How-to), popped it open and holy-crap, lots of gear pieces ... Long story short, it needs, 4th Primary and Secondary, 5th and 5th Alternate. Looking all...
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    GI - Replacement custom key fob housings - 41846 and 41704

    Hi all, both of my key fob ring loops broke a few years after buying my protege5, and since I have a 3d printer I decided to do some fairly extensive design work to model up some replacements. I currently have yellow, red, black, and green plastic I can print fobs with. I could get other...
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    2001 Protege MP3 - Best Replacement Headlamps?

    Hi all, I've had my 2001 Proteg MP3 for 12 years now and I love it, but the plastic covers over the headlamps are really clouded. Besides looking crappy, it's starting to affect how much light they're putting out. I've used all the products on them, but they're too far gone. So do you guys know...
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    Best Replacement Headlight Assemblies for 2001 Proteg?

    Best Replacement Headlight Assemblies for 2001 Proteg? Hi all, I've had my 2001 Proteg MP3 for 12 years now and I love it, but the plastic covers over the headlights are really clouded. Besides looking crappy, it's starting to affect how much light they're putting out. I've used all the...
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