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    Help me!!

    I made the grave mistake of letting the "detailer" at my dealership wash my car. He 100% does not know what he is doing and SPRAYED GREASER ALL OVER MY CAR AND TRIM. He also sprayed my engine bay WITHOUT permission, and fried one of my HID relays or ballast.(fckin pissed) & as soon as I got it...
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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 MP5 - Need Help w/ Random Problems

    Hey everyone, I'm new here, but not new to the P5. I've had it for a little over 2 years now and just recently came across a couple of problems. Hopefully someone can help out with one or all of these lol 1. When turning my steering wheel at idle there is a noticeable clicking/groaning sound. I...
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    Need new struts and mounts, anybody had issues with Monroe Quickstruts?

    I am needed to replace all my suspension components very badly as everything is shaking, popping, and rattling from all 4 corners of the vehicle. I am hoping to avoid the hassle of using spring compressors and am looking at Monroe quickstruts for the P5. Has anybody had any issues with these...
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    Automatic to Manual Conversion

    So i got a new engine for my 2003 Mazda p5. When I bought the engine, I put forth as much effort as I could to make sure it was for a manual transmission. I have a manual, but they sent me an automatic. How do I convert my block to fit my manual transmission? Everything fits down to the...
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    Steering wheel shakes over 65 mph

    I've got a rotational wobble when going over 65 mpg. Can't figure out what's going on. Here's what we've done so far: -Balanced and rotated tires -Replaced driver and passenger side axles -Replaced a worn tie rod -Alignment -Put stock wheels back on to make sure the aftermarket ones I bought...
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    Best CV Axle Replacement

    I had to replace the driver's side CV axle when I bought my P5 two years ago. We got a CarQuest axle and in the two years of owning my car, the same axle has had to be replaced twice. There's a lifetime warranty on the part so it was free both times, but the third one is now taking a dump and...
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    Want to buy Headers!

    I'm looking for a 4-2-1 header for my 2002 Protege5. I know they made them at one point but i'm almost positive they have stopped. The best option i have i would think is the OBX 4-1 header on ebay for about $250. If anybody has any headers I am interested in buying. Especially a 4-2-1 header...
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    MSP turbo set up transfering to 2002 protege5

    Im about to purchase the entire turbo set up from an msp from a fellow mazda enthusiast. I was hoping for some help on a few things. Firstly, could someone give me a list of all the parts ill need from the msp to make this work? Secondly, how simple will this transition be? I have read a bit...
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    2002 Protege5 for sale with KW V2 coilovers!

    2002 Mazda protege5 (email me for more pictures couldn't upload them) Uncertified (does not need much to certify) Asking for $2,850 OBO What has been replaced: New gas tank New mass air flow sensor New battery Oil sprayed every year E-test passed Come with two sets of tires: 16"...
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    protege5 transmission

    we're doing a lot of work on our 03 pr5. clutch, transmission seal, shock n struts, motor mounts, flywheel, control arms, cv axles, etc...now our transmission wont go back in and keep slipping down...any advice on how to get it back into place and make it stay?
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    Protege5 Air Intake, Lowered Susp. Wanted

    Looking into putting some minor upgrades in my p5. I plan on getting tokico hps with tein springs. The stock intake just needs to go anyways. Hmu with what you got thanks. If i didn't see something in a previous post that's my bad. Appreciate the links. -Thanks
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    Protege5 JDM taillights wanted

    If anyone out there has the JDM taillights that have the reverse light in the middle horizontally for sale hit me up thanks
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    Anti lock brakes

    Hey guys. So it just snowed a bunch where i live and the roads are real icy. As a result, my abs brakes kick quite i bit like they should. Along with the normal grinding sound that abs makes, i noticed another sound. It sound like a electric motor or something. At fist i thought it was my stereo...
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    MP5 Emblems / Badges - blast from the past! rare (maybe)?

    Look at what I recently found sitting in my desk drawer for the last 15 years! Took me a little bit of digging to remember the history on these. The idea started with forum member "vkyolv" and then "Protege5online" put them into production in 2002. The emblems / badges were a little dusty when...
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    Broken PCV valve. HELP please =[

    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...
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    Grif's White P5

    Howzit guys, Grif here from Hawaii Engine/Trans/Exhaust MP3 ECU TWM Short Shifter/Bushings Corksport Bronzeoil Bushings HKS Hi Power Axleback Exhaust AEM Cold Air Intake Wrapped Manzo 4-1 Headers Mishimoto radiator Mishimoto coolant reservoir tank [removed] AWR Passenger Motor...
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    running BAD at about 300rpm PLEASE HELP

    running BAD at about 3000rpm PLEASE HELP Ok so this weekend i decided to check my timing belt, plugs, clutch line. I took the valve cover off and the plugs out and checked everything. At the same time, i took the sway bar, air intake and battery out to check for leaks on my clutch line because...
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    Links to PDF manuals (2002/2003)

    Hey y'all, I've been lurking your forum for the weekend since I had to replace my coolant reservoir (and my battery immediately after. sigh.) - I bought my car on Craigslist a few months back and didn't get a manual, figured I can't be the only one who might need it, so have some linksauce to...
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    can anyone recommend a Mazda technician or repair shop in Orange County, SoCal?

    I have '02 MP5 that has engine issues. With 150K perhaps no surprise but I need to decide whether to keep it or move on. I'd rather keep it but I need to know exactly where I'm at before I can make an informed decision. I am no mechanic obviously or I wouldn't be asking but I think it's got...
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