20 Most Recent 1997 Mazda Protege - Page 5 Questions & Answers

could have clogged fuel filter,when cars run out it can **** all the garbage off the bottom of the tank.

check fan belt

Why do you have 2 vehicles listed?

under the exhaust manifold where the engine and transmission connect

check the battery, if it is ok, you should check the starter and ignotion.______________Immobilizer unlock tool

check fuel pressur, filter and fuel pump...sounds like it isnt getting fuel

change the wiper motor there are wind shild under the platic cover

You can tighten the alternator belt and/or replace it.

It isn't that hard of a fix, I recently had to change the same belt on mine. Right underneath the AC is a tension bolt, just loosen it up enough and the AC unit should roll down to loosen the first belt. You need to do the same process for the other belt. That tension bolt is located underneath the alternator. Just to save yourself the trouble, I would go ahead and replace both belts. A set only cost me $30 at autozone.

Hi BM, When you press the brake pedal do you feel a kickback or a pumping action against your foot? If so the problem is with the brake discs. they will need skimming or replacing. If you do not feel the pumping action, have the tyres and the front end checked, looking for wear in the suspension rubber bushing, ball joints, tie rod ends, rack ends, and any damage to the front superstructure. The shock absorbers can also cause a bouncing and thereby instability when braking. Regards John

what is a machine?

Open the hood and look for adjusting screws right behind the headlights. Park the car on a level surface facing a wall or garage door so you can see the height of the beams of light. Adjust them up or down, or left or right and make sure they are both the same height. Drive the car at night to check your adustment, then change it if you need to.

Some restrictive pulley tension usually is what causes a good belt to wear prematurely. Sounds like the water pump may be the culprit all along...(one of 2 belts) Be sure to have the alternator itself tested (free) at most parts stores...could be a combination of concerns. Hope this helps.

Flashing engine light means lean misfire where there is lessor or no fuel in the cylinders and more oxygen in the exhaust system.

check fusable links

did you check the fuse