ABS & Brake light are staying on. This happened a few days or weeks after the brakes were changed.
It is most likely caused by one of the ABS wheel speed sensors, those little cylindrical nipples on the back of your rotors with the cable attached to them. One way to confirm it is to read out the OBD2 codes for the ABS system, but there are some checks you can do. Visually check all four cables and sensors , and make sure there is no build up on the sensors. Make sure that the connector they plug into has good connections. Look at the wheel speed sensor and make sure the gap between the sensor head and the sprocket is the same on all four wheels (should be no more than a mm). Disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable and use an ohm-meter to check the resistance of all four sensors (they should all be similar, but don't remember the value exactly). There is a way to just disable the ABS by pulling out the 60A fuse, but if you do that you may have to plug in a code reader and use a grounding jumper on the ABS electical access box (don't remember which pin) to reset the ABS faults, otherwise you won't be able to drive around like that because your engine rpm at high speeds will behave erratically. Also, do not drive around without fixing this problem or bypassing ABS completely because it could get you into an accident. My ABS problem was intermittent, and the ABS would sometimes kick in on completely dry pavement as soon as I touched the break pedal, it almost caused me to rear-end a car on couple of occasions.
Posted on Jul 30, 2008
how to replace rear brakes to a mazda protege es. The caliper I had a hard time opening calipers with a c clamp
on the rear calipers there is a 14m bolt on the back of the caliper beside the parking brake braket.
remove bolt on the inside there is a hex screw. as you turn it the piston gose in or out.
check calipers for damage.
Posted on May 13, 2009
check engine light P1569
P1569 - VTCS Circuit Low Input
You can pull the white and green plugs vtcs (in engine bay) and sand the
terminals then applied dielectric grease and it should clear up the code
Posted on Sep 14, 2009
I need a belt diagram for - 2002 mazda protege
Here you go!
Posted on Oct 19, 2010
how to change the serpentine belt on a 2002 mazda protege
Click on the following direct Link. It has several Diagrams for your Belts, based on your specific engine and options. These also include specific instructions on moving the Tensioner, in order for you to loosen and remove the Belt.
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Posted on Mar 18, 2010
2002 mazda protege 5 will not start - will not turn over, starter is fine, battery is new, power is going to the starter, everything is clean, is in park or neutral, no clicking sound at all, fuses are fine, ignition switch is fine - i have tried everything and the car will not do anything when I turn the key
Help please....I have Mazda Protege 2002...the car was driving good..and suddenly the car didn't start at all i changed the starter the battery is fine because when i start the car the lights comes on and the radio works. I don't know what is the problem is...when i start the car it makes noise of tik tik. Please help me????
Posted on Mar 05, 2012
TITLE 57708563102 DI. BODY 4DOOR SEDAN
that means you are driving whit the fuel cap loose or missing or you have a vapor leak on the vapor lines coming from the fuel tank to the engine, have your car inspect for leaks, but make sure to ask your mechanic if he has the smog machine to aply smog to the evaporative system that,s the easiest way to fin a leak,
Posted on May 31, 2008
2003 mazda protege 5,changing brake pads caliper piston will not go back
you will need to remove the brake line from the caliper, if the caliper will go back then you could possibly have a bad brake line. Also, you should open the reservoir when pushing the caliper back to allow the pressure to release. If the caliper does not go back, then you will need to either rebuild or replace the caliper.
Posted on Jul 12, 2009
how to remove an alternator from a mazda protege 5
here is a link on how to do that
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?chapterTitle=Charging+System&partName=Engine+Electrical&pageId=0900c1528019f767&subChapterTitle=Alternator&partId=0900c1528019f767
Posted on Nov 18, 2009
I took my car to the dealership and they have 2 options for the fix...
1. Is it worth it to just replace the solenoid itself. For $700
2. Or should I go for the tranny replacement as suggested by the dealership (as they said trans fluid seems to be burned)for $2700.
Any thoughts on this will be very much appreciated.
How many miles on the car?trans?
High miles =complete trans change.
Low miles= just the solenoid.
Did you check for a low mileage used trans?
All cars run on used parts.
Also a independent trans shop may do the job for less.
I would estimate....change pressure solenoid and fluid/filter change...about $400
Posted on Nov 10, 2009
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