Took to shop where it was diagnosed as a bad cam positioning sensor. Overheated once under extreme stress. Supposedly is a common problem with these cars. Valve cover gasket needed to be replaced, I owner did the labor. Took it to dealership, they replaced what is called the Idle Control Valve, which is a documented weakness of this car. From compression test, believed to be from oil ring on the piston, not from the valve stem seals. Made squeaking noise over larger bumps.
I must have dropped something into 4 cylinder as it began consuming oil after the 90K tuneup. And after it is warmed up it will Idle rough, the car shakes. Known issue related to a rolling recall. I'll Never Buy Another Mazda Due To Poor Service At Dealer i Think This Car Was A Lemon — Purchased in Dec. Tried the easiest repair first, replacing ignition wires. The relay was sticking in both the open and closed positions. Heater problem 2003 Mazda Protege 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic My car I just purchases a couple months ago used.
Bought two replacements and installed. Won't miss the wheel of fortune sound of the old one. The car usually starts by the time the tow truck arrives! Ordered the part off autopartsway. Mechanic suggested this was fairly normal as the engine gets older. Replaced Alarm module, under warranty Aug 200523874 km Battery dead. May 200735398 km Check engine light on. High resistance, wouldn't pass vacuum correctly.
Vehicle was in for normal service so that accounts for the charges. I know better than putting it through a flush cause that will kill the tranny. Drove a few more days, then code P2009. Shop suspected this was a common problem, since the part was readily available. E G R Valve failed, and replaced. Mazda Protege in New Jersey, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2011 Sep 2010111290 km Coil pack 2 failed and was replaced with new duralast one by me owner.
Grinding noise whenever the electronic door locks opened or closed. I removed carrier myself, but could not replace bearing as I do not own a press, so I took it to a shop where they replaced the bearing. Besides normal wear and tear stuff and regular maintenance, my protege has been very reliable. Replaced cap with an aftermarket part. Rear mount should also be replaced, but will be a very big job, so I will defer it for now. Nov 200779032 km Wheels finally replaced. Intake air tube developed a crack, perhaps when I replaced the air filter.
Repaired onsite from personal mechanic. Driven for weeks afterward, with no probs. Primary Use: Commuting to work 5-door Grocery Getter That Feels Like A Go-kart — I bought the car new in 2003 for it's handling, looks,equipment and unparalleled value at the time. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 13 problems. Installed new plugs, regapped to proper. Replaced very worn front engine mount, which was surprisingly easy to do.
I didn't flush 100% out using the usual method people use because I was afraid of risking running dry. Probably a common size now with high trim economy cars all over the market. Excessive rust build-up on the rotors, so removed them, sanded them done and re-installed them. Problem does not exist while driving. She runs like a champ. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 26 problems.
The other three are in spots that you can easily get tools too and move out of. My mechanic checked and the alternator is good and the battery is new, but it turns on when it wants. Mazda Protege5 in Virginia, United States Jul 2006 - Mar 2010 Dec 200654839 km Both coil packs were failing, causing rough idle and severe hesitation. Replaced cap with an aftermarket part. Learned that the plug gap for the turbo is less, and they are frequently mis-gapped.
Had both changed at the same time to keep track of the life of the bulbs, since this vehicle was bought used. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2003 Protege 5 is 22 while the average number of problems reported for the 3 model years of the Mazda Protege 5 is 16. The following chart shows the 7 most common problems for 2003 Mazda Protege 5. Upon replacing head gasket they discovered that head was warped. Replaced rad, water pump, t-stat. Front left and right wheel bearings req'd replacement - were severely worn out. Cost of those not included as I already had them waiting and don't remember the cost.