20 Most Recent 1997 Mazda Protege - Page 8 Questions & Answers

check all the pulleys for alignment and wear, Also check the alternator output (make sure it is not always under load) hook up and ammeter on the positive) what

Are you running a large stereo? if so this can cause this especailly if the large stereo is not fused

check car with code scanner for fault code

THROTTLE LINKAGE COULD BE STICKING.ACCELERATOR CABLE BINDING MISROUTED, AIR LEAK AT THROTTLE BODY GASKET.FAULTY IDLE SPEED CONTROL.

Not necessarily. There is no real "computer", but several solid state circuits that control different functions, like the fuel injection or the ignition. You need to isolate which system is not working and then replace the module for that system. If you have someone with a similar vehicle, try swopping out parts to get yours to go and thus locate the problem.

Engine light flshing.This is indication of error code got stored in cars computer.You will need to get your car scanned.-----------
You can get your car scanned at car diagnostic center like www.autozone.com or at your local car garage. Once the car is scanned the error code will be detected so as per that you can get the part replaced.At autozone service center its absolutely free to get car scanned.---------------Thank you.

If you replace the fuse and it quickly blows again, then you probably have an electrical short. Disconnected wires on the exterior of the blower motor can also cause it stop working, and if your blower motor gets dirty, it can get clogged or muddy which keeps the fan blades from spinning.

When you are troubleshooting your blower motor, it is best to start by running the air conditioning or the heater to see if you can hear the sound of the fan. If you can hear the fan, it could be clogged or corroded with dirt. If you do not hear the fan, then you may have a bad resistor, blown fuse, or a loose wire. Next, you should replace any blown fuses in your car's fuse panel and try to start the blower motor again. If another fuse blows right away, you have an electrical short. If it doesn't blow out and the motor is still silent, then something else is wrong. In the case where the fuse lasts for a little while as the fan spins but then the fuse blows again, that usually means you need to replace the brushes on the motor.

Finally, you can pull the motor out and visually inspect it for loose wires. If you don't see any and still want to test, try hooking it up to the battery to see if the motor will start. If all these tests still find you with a dead blower motor, it's definitely time to replace it.

Hope this helps.

make sure you have plenty of coolant in the system, there is a fan switch controlled by coolant temp that turns the fan on and off. If you dont have enough coolant it will never turn on. If its full, you may have a bad fan switch.

there is a switch located in the engine that turns on the fan. it may be faulty. the fan motor itself may be faulty. if you run power & ground directly to the fan motor connector it should run. if it doesn't replace it.

Hi there,

You can follow the directions on the serpentine belt diagram chart of the Mazda (on the hood or radiator shroud) to locate the automatic belt tensioner.

Good luck!

You may try to change your transmission fluid and filter. If that doesn't fix the problem you may opt to change your gear for the tranny using a high quality automatic transmission rebuild kits or choose the OEM.

.One of the most common causes of a slipping transmission is a low automatic transmission fluid level, also a dirty and/or clogged automatic transmission filter can impede the normal flow of automatic transmission fluid throughout an automatic transmission and cause the transmission to slip. Adequate, unobstructed transmission fluid flow is necessary for the optimal operation and function of an automatic transmission, including the function of the transmission bands and gears, two transmission components that routinely cause transmission slippage.Another cause would be faulty torque converter action and maladjusted transmission band.

The Electronic Ignition switch also called the may have failed.

You are going to need a transmission shop. Mazdas do not always throw codes. You have an early OBD transmission, which do not send out many codes.

First, open your hood and look at your radiator notice both large diameter hoses going into the engine. The one going towards the top is an inlet hose which supplies the system with coolant and also where you will find your thermostat. Usually in a water neck of sorts and generally has 2 bolts to remove and either a composite (paper/cork) or a rubber gasket to ensure the water neck doesn't leak. The other hose is a return hose. Thermostats can be checked by placing them in boiling water but if you suspect yours is faulty its usually cheaper to just replace it. The side with the sensor electrode goes towards the hose side (some people ask). As to your electric fan not working I would check the fuse first to ensure it's getting power and if it is and still not working you may have either a faulty wire or bad relay. You can always use 2 small jumper wires to connect fan directly to battery to see if it is working and the motor is not at fault too. Try these steps and if you need further help or instruction let me know

Sounds like you have a broken end on your heater core where it comes thru the firewall is the hose just hanging there?

It is a heater hose, the best thing to do is take it off, and go to the parts store, they cut it by the foot, and get you a piece to replace it.

im sitting here thinking?if its inclosed its a chain,if open at the top its a belt.mazda are part of the ford group and they changed/went back to the chain but im not sure what year im sure it was 97 but what month im lost.adrian,,