Recent content by neddogg81

After checking the battery I started doing the tests that this site recommends. http://easyautodiagnostics.com/misc-index/starter-motor-on-car-tests-2 I had to wiggle the wire on the solenoid to get my multimeter contact with it. This must have been the problem because now I have had about 25...

Cleaned the terminals thoroughly. Battery tests at 12.19 during crank. I had a few random starts but now back to not starting.

Yes the winter tires will make a big difference. I have made galvanized brackets to hold my bumper cover on. They have done the job for a few years now.

That kit comes with a lot of extra parts that you won't need. It must fit in other vehicles also.

I also have AC and sunroof. AWD would be pretty awesome! Never heard of that option before on a P5.

I have had a P5 since 2002 and being in Minnesota it has the rust to prove it just as The_big_dill was saying. After the first winter without winter tires I was ready to get rid of the car. The next winter I put winter tires on it and wow, what a difference. I have never had studs, winter tires...

The security light reacts normally. Blinking when locked and off when unlocked. If i unplug the security system box it still does not start. Do i need to do something with the wires i unplugged from the security system box or should it start? All i get with the security system box unplugged is...

My manual Protege5 has not been starting lately. It has a black "factory" Mazda Security System box in it under the dash. When I turn the key with the clutch in the Security system box will make a loud buzzing sound. Some days it will start right up. Others the box will just buzz no matter how...

I have the same Dash kit and an Alpine double din head unit in my Protege5 and it works ok. There is a small gap around the head unit but it's not too noticeable. Does the head unit have a trim piece?