2001 Mazda Protegé Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

• 2001 Mazda Protegé Engine Cranks and Doesn't Start

  An electrically shorted air flow sensor can cause a crank-no start condition. Diagnosis may show that ignition spark is normal, and there are no trouble codes stored.

• 2001 Mazda Protegé Squealing In Timing Cover Area When Cold

  The timing belt tensioner pulley may make a squealing noise from the timing cover area on cold startup. An updated tensioner with a thicker mounting bracket to eliminate vibration may be needed to solve the problem.

• 2001 Mazda Protegé Idles Rough, Misfires, and Possible Check Engine Light

  A loose or corroded ground terminal on the driver's side of the cylinder head can cause a rough idle , misfires , and there may be trouble codes . Restore the ground to the cylinder head.

• 2001 Mazda Protegé Crank but No Start Condition

  If the engine cranks but does not start, and diagnosis shows no fuel pressure, the fuel pump relay is frequently the problem. If the fuel pump relay is defective, the fuel pump will not energize and therefore, not generate fuel pressure so the engine can run.

• 2001 Mazda Protegé Misfires Under Load

  Misfires under load (acceleration) can be caused by leaky spark plug boots. When a spark plug boot leaks, it allows the spark to arc, or jump, to the cylinder head . New spark plug wires will be needed.

• 2001 Mazda Protegé Engine Stalls when Coming to a Stop

  If the engine stalls when coming to a stop, check the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) level. Low ATF fluid level can cause the torque converter lock-up to stay on, stalling the engine.

• 2001 Mazda Protegé Check Engine Light Due to Restricted EGR System

  The passages for the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system can become restricted or clogged causing the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The EGR valve will need to be inspected and the passages cleaned.

2001 Mazda Protegé Questions and Answers

Related Questions

• Mazda Protege No Fire No Spark After A Overcharge From Alternator

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 170, 000 MILES

  related to ignition, no-spark

  I change the alternator on my 2001 Mazda Protege LX 2.0 and when I Start the car the wiper and light was going very fast. So fast than one of my wiper arm broke. After that, the car stop and doesnt..

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• Mazda Protege In The Fuse Box, Which Is The Radio Fuse?

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE

  related to interior, radio, fuse

  In the fuse box, which is the radio fuse? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 AT 7:12 PM ..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege Overdrive Light Blinking

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 1.6L, 4 CYL, AUTOMATIC, 167, 440 MILES

  related to warning-lights, overdrive-light-

  Hello, I have Mazda Protege 2001 4 Cylinders, 1.6 L. The overdrive light is blinking in my car and the car is jerking and catching speed while I drive. Can you please tell me why is this happ..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege P0421

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 144, 000 MILES

  related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0421

  Mil on, went to check for code, it show p0421, last year replaced cat. Coil packs, and cables +sparks, found different code and I replaced all this parts per dealer. And now this code? Another..

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• Mazda Protege Squealing And Smelling Burnt

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 255, 000 MILES

  related to general, noises, squeal

  I have a 2001 Mazda protege. It has been making a squealing sound for a couple of years. Someone told us it was the belt and we replaced that (2.5 years ago) but it still makes that sound. Recently..

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• Mazda Protege Seat Belt Receptable

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

  related to safety, seat-belt, replace-remove

  2001 Mazda Protege driver's side seat belt receptacle (female) broken and cannot find a replacement part without going to dealer ($ $ $ $ ). Believe these are not universal parts so am worried that even..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege Spark Plugs

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 162, 000 MILES

  related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

  Idles very rough. Sometimes stalls when stopping. Should I (how do I) change spark plugs. The problem is worse when backing up (car in reverse). I have tried fuel injector cleaners, but it hasn..

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• Mazda Protege Water Pump

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 170, 000 MILES

  related to engine-cooling, water-pump, pulley

  I had my water pump replaced on a 2001 Mazda Protege at 150k miles. It now has 170k miles and I was told the water pump needs to be replaced again because the pulley has a lot of play to it. Does ..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege Battery Light/Power Loss W/ A/C On

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE

  related to warning-lights, battery-light

  Air Conditioning problem 2001 Mazda Protege 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive 135000 miles Mazda 2001 Protege DX 4 cyl l.6L automatic. At random, dashboard battery charge light comes on when driving..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege Better Type Of Struts

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 135, 000 MILES

  related to suspension, strut, symptoms, bump

  What is a good type of struts for my car because whenever I hit any bumps the car sounds like the front end could fall apart? Need a little help? Had everything replaced about a year ago and the sus..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege Fans

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 137, 000 MILES

  related to engine-cooling, radiator

  Are both fans in front of the radiator suppose to run at all times @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 AT 7:46 PM ..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege No Spark Or Fuel Pressure.

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 94, 000 MILES

  related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, fuel-pressure

  I have an '01 Mazda Protege MP3 no fuel pressure, or spark. Replaced fuel pump and coil/plugs, & still not running (It is the 2.0 engine) What first happened was one of the coils stopped wo..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege Part Of Car Hanging

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

  related to tires

  There is a part of the car hanging down under the car directly beside the rear right tire. Is the car still safe to drive? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege Power Windows

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE

  related to body, window, not-working

  Interior problem 2001 Mazda Protege 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 100k miles My 2001 Protege has 100,000 miles but is well maintained and runs great. The other day I encountered what app..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege Struts

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 99, 200 MILES

  related to suspension, strut

  I got front struts about 6 months ago. They said I needed rear struts but I couldn't afford to have it done at the time. My car ride is now very rough. I'm going to get the rear ones done. Could..

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• Mazda Protege 2001 Mazda Protege Trouble Code P-1512

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

  related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1500-p1599, p1512

  Scanner gets code p-1512 vtcs.I would like to know what to do to fix problem. Car will not run right surges at low speeds and wiil not idle properly. Any help greatly appreciated. @media(max-wid..

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• Mazda Protege Need Factory Radio Deck Out Of Dash, Help!?

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 146, 000 MILES

  related to interior, radio, replace-remove

  Here's the skinny: the radio deck tabs are broken and I can't or don't know how to remove the factory deck from my Mazda 2001 Protege. I need help with taking the whole 2 Din factory deck out and..

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• Mazda Protege P1569 Vtcs Solenoid Valve Circuit Low Input

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 130, 000 MILES

  related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1500-p1599, p1569

  What exactly is the purpose of this part, what is the most common cause, can I continue to drive the vehicle, any adverse effects if I do so? Seems to be running fine but the guy at the Mazda dea..

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• Mazda Protege Possible Catalytic Converter

  2001 MAZDA PROTEGE, 2.0L, 4 CYL, 2WD, 138, 000 MILES

  related to exhaust, catalytic-converter

  MY Vehicle vibrates and is not getting power and it is shutting off or stalls. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 AT 3:14 PM ..

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2001 Mazda Protegé Maintenance and Repair

• Causes of 2001 Mazda Protegé Engine Vibration
• How To Use a 2001 Mazda Protegé Battery Charger
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Exhaust Smell Understanding Where The Problem Lies
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Hydraulic Lifter
• How To Repair a 2001 Mazda Protegé Tire Valve
• How To Use a Trickle Charger on your 2001 Mazda Protegé
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Exhaust Manifold Leak Repair Cost: Average Prices To Expect
• Average 2001 Mazda Protegé Brake Repair Cost for Each Brake Problem
• Tips for Recharging your 2001 Mazda Protegé Battery
• Most Common Signs That Your 2001 Mazda Protegé Needs a Transmission Flush
• Burning Smell from 2001 Mazda Protegé - Understand What is Happening
• Causes of 2001 Mazda Protegé Engine Knock
• The Best 2001 Mazda Protegé Battery Brand To Use for Lasting Performance
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Tire Companies To Avoid
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Tire Alignment: How To Know When You Need It
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Engine Speed Sensor
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Head Gasket
• How To Repair 2001 Mazda Protegé Hail Damage
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Coil Pack
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Alternator
• Most Common 2001 Mazda Protegé Transmission Problems
• Using Nitrogen for 2001 Mazda Protegé Tire Inflation: Advantages Disadvantages
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Distributor
• Symptoms of Fried 2001 Mazda Protegé Piston Rings
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Coolant Temperature Sensor
• Advantages and Disadvantages of 2001 Mazda Protegé Radial Tires
• How To Reset The 2001 Mazda Protegé Tire Pressure Sensor Correctly
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Ecu
• Common 2001 Mazda Protegé Oil Pump Failure Symptoms
• My 2001 Mazda Protegé Smells: 7 Tips for Getting Rid of Bad Auto Odors
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Acrylic Car Paint: Understanding The Pros and Cons
• Understand 2001 Mazda Protegé Brake Noise for a Proper Diagnosis
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Mass Airflow Sensor
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Waxing Temperature - Understanding The Best Time To Wax Your Car
• How To Tell If Its Time for a 2001 Mazda Protegé Engine Rebuild
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Throttle Position Sensor
• Signs Your 2001 Mazda Protegé has a Faulty Transmission Filter
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Windshield Repair Quote: Average Prices On Common Repairs
• How To Tell When a 2001 Mazda Protegé Brake Rotors Need To Be Replaced
• What Happens If Your 2001 Mazda Protegé Runs Out of Engine Oil
• How To Repair a 2001 Mazda Protegé Aluminum Radiator
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Chrome Rim Repair: a How To Guide
• Average 2001 Mazda Protegé Tire Puncture Repair Cost
• The Best Way To Polish 2001 Mazda Protegé Paint: Two Methods To Consider
• Causes of 2001 Mazda Protegé White Exhaust Smoke
• What Should a Full 2001 Mazda Protegé Detailing Service Include
• What Does It Mean If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Low Oil Pressure At Idle
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Wax Formula - Understanding What Its Made Of
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Polish and Wax: Are They The Same Which Comes First
• Understanding When You Should Wax Your 2001 Mazda Protegé : Hot or Cold Temperature
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Paint Types Pros and Cons of Each
• How To Mix 2001 Mazda Protegé Paint Properly So The Color Spreads Evenly
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Clear Coat Car Paint - Understanding The Pros and Cons
• How To Apply 2001 Mazda Protegé Paint Primer Correctly
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Spray Painting Techniques for a Proper Coat
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Windshield Scratch Repair: a How To Guide
• A Routine 2001 Mazda Protegé Maintenance Schedule Based On Engine Mileage
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Buyers Guide: Oil Free or Oil Air Compressor
• What To Do If You Start To Get 2001 Mazda Protegé Brake Smell
• Causes of 2001 Mazda Protegé Blue Exhaust Smoke
• When Should You Turn your 2001 Mazda Protegé Brake Rotors
• How To Repair a 2001 Mazda Protegé Leaking Gas Tank
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Manifold Pressure Sensor
• How To Tell If You Have a 2001 Mazda Protegé Faulty Oxygen Sensor
• What Happens If Your 2001 Mazda Protegé Runs Out of Coolant
• How Often Should You Replace Your 2001 Mazda Protegé Radiator Fluid
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Radiator Fluid: What To Use What To Avoid
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Repair: How To Use Radiator Sealant
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Radiator Repair: 3 Soldering Tips for Proper Restoration
• Average 2001 Mazda Protegé Radiator Repair Costs: Dont Get Scammed
• Signs of a Worn Out 2001 Mazda Protegé Engine Bearing
• Causes of 2001 Mazda Protegé Lifter Tick
• How To Bleed a 2001 Mazda Protegé Radiator: An Auto Diy Maintenance Guide
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Tire Repair: Tire Patch Vs Plug
• Types of 2001 Mazda Protegé Brake Pads To Be Aware of
• Pros and Cons of a 2001 Mazda Protegé High Flow Air Filter
• Benefits of Changing Your 2001 Mazda Protegé Air Filter
• Common Problems Associated With 2001 Mazda Protegé Fully Synthetic Oil
• What Is The Difference Between a 2001 Mazda Protegé Synthetic Oil and Conventional Oil
• How Often Should You Clean and Condition 2001 Mazda Protegé Leather Seats
• How 2001 Mazda Protegé Oil Change Affects Gas Mileage
• Advantages That New Tires Give Your 2001 Mazda Protegé
• How To Prevent a 2001 Mazda Protegé Spark Plug Blow Out Ignition: Problems Solved
• Copper Spark Plugs Vs Iridium and Platinum: Understand for Top 2001 Mazda Protegé Performance
• How To Fix a 2001 Mazda Protegé Power Steering Hose Leak
• Essential 2001 Mazda Protegé Power Steering Parts and What They Do
• How To Get Rid of a 2001 Mazda Protegé Mildew Smell
• 2001 Mazda Protegé Battery or Alternator How To Tell Where The Problem Lies
• Everything You Need To Know About 2001 Mazda Protegé Brake Fluid
• Weird 2001 Mazda Protegé Air Conditioner Smell: What It Means and How To Fix It