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2003 Mazda Protege5 Base 5dr Wagon Auto

2003 Mazda Protege5
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Front Wheel Drive, 5 Door Wagon, Compact
25 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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When to get timing belt replaced?
Hi, I took my 2002 Mazda Protege 5 into to be serviced at a local independent auto facility and among the items they mentioned may need to be addressed was the timing belt. The ca...
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Asked by Santiago G September 22, 2010, 2:30 pm 1 reply
How to get alternator out of car?
Got the alternator disconnected and unbolted but can't get it out, up or down. Any thoughts?
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Asked by David D March 6, 2010, 1:17 pm 2 replies
Engine sounds different
It seems that the engine sounds rough, but there is not difference in engine speed. It's like there's a second sound to the engine, almost like a higher pitched grinding sound. C...
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Asked by Michael S August 24, 2009, 1:23 pm 1 reply
Engine sounds rough over 30mph
Hi, My engine recently started to sound rough everytime at speeds over 30mph, almost like a higher pitched grinding noise that wasn't there before. The engine doesn't lose any spe...
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Asked by Michael S August 24, 2009, 1:28 pm 1 reply
Heater/air conditioning fan is weak & intermittent
I just bought a 2002 Mazda Protege5. When I start the car and attempt to turn on the a/c or the heater, the fan that blows the cold or hot air into the passenger compartment blows...
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Asked by Jeff J August 7, 2009, 8:57 am 1 reply
I have to replace both right front and rear oxygen sensors
I have to replace both right front and rear oxygen sensors on my 2002 Mazda Protege 5. Can you tell me where they are located?
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Asked by Frederick  March 28, 2009, 11:12 pm 2 replies
My car will not start. I recently tried to jump it, but the
My car will not start. I recently tried to jump it, but the alternator would not start as well. Is this just a battery problem?
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Asked by Patrick  February 13, 2009, 12:57 pm 1 reply
What is the cost of replacing the timing belt and the water
What is the cost of replacing the timing belt and the water pump on a 2002 mazda protege5?
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Asked by Renee H January 6, 2009, 11:08 am 1 reply
How do I remove rear passenger-side door (the WHOLE thing)
How do I remove rear passenger-side door (the WHOLE thing) to replace it?
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Asked by Christopher L November 23, 2008, 12:03 pm 5 replies
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