20 Most Recent 1993 Mazda Protege - Page 9 Questions & Answers

cig lighter circuit is usually a 10 amp fuse, which is red. look at the red ones first.

One of the most common issues with stalling at idle situations is a dirty or faulty IAC motor, especially when no trouble codes present. Take it off, clean it up & port (hole) it came out of with throttle body cleaner, and then try it. If it cures it, great. If it does it again later, replace it. What's $5 for a can of spray & half hour of your time to find out?

The Fuel filter is located on the firewall, next to the brake master cylinder and right behind and below the carb. pls post me ur response and rate my solution

In addition to the tools needed to remove the tire, break caliper, etc., you will need 2 pry bars and an extrodinary amount of persistance!!!

oxygen sensor?

Get a multimeter from harberfreight and check the battery. It should read 12 volts if less battey is bad, jump start the car and check it again, it should read 13 / 14 volts if not its the altenator. Good luck

It sounds like your idle air control valve could be going out on you.  The extra stress from being in gear can cause the car to stall out if the IAC valve isn't opperating properly.  The IAC is attached to the throttle body and is normally held on by two screws.  IAC valves are relatively cheap from AutoZone and easy to replace.  That would be my best guess based on your description.  Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.  Thanks for an honest rating and for using FixYa!

Needs a blower motor resistor.

Run your car with out thermostat. To see if may be your new thermostat is bad as well.

Right side next to battery you'll find the antifreeze cap on a clear plastic container. The container has fluid level markings, so you'll know how much to put in. Paul

any time the check engine light flash on and off you are causing damage to the cat.

may have bad gas or you need a tune up
have your timing check
you may need fuel filter or injecters may be clogged

you problably cooked your engine,sp.plugs melted! cylinders must be scored,head and,or engineblock cracked!you can check compression in cylinders,but not looking good for motor!

Its located at the left rear side of the engine compartment. Looks like a metal canister with hoses attached to it.

ive seen this problem on a few cheys
turn out it was a cracked head on one and two others the intake gasket was bad

if your lucky it might be a linkage or control arm between the shifter and the gearbox that has come off or broken climb underneath and see what is going on between shifter and gearbox get someone to move the shifter while you have a look glenn......

check the fuse first. on most cars the horn and cigar lighter are on the same circut.

The horn pad is warped from heat (from the sun), this causes the horn contacts to touch, very common issue on the Protege.

The fluid could be leaking into the power brake booster.