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    Drive Side Rear Suspension

    They r the ones that come up listed from the parts store. Now if I put my hand in between the tire and the frame part of the wheel well I can barely get my hand in (drive side). passenger side I can easily move my hand in and out. Rear Drive side visibly sits lowers
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    Drive Side Rear Suspension

    Replaced all 4 struts and springs. Replaced rear sway bar links. When I go over something the rear drive side makes this awful thud. Any help would be appreciated. 2002 Mazda Protege 5 - 210,000 Miles !!!!
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    What color is the Parking brake cable wire and foot brake wire?

    2002 Mazda Protege 5 Brake Wire DVD stereo Hookup ? When you say Brake Wire green/yellow. do you mean the wire harness connected to the top of the brake pedal ? there is a green wire with yellow lines on that ?
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    Protege 5 Factory Sub-Woofer

    Have a 2002 protege 5. Didn't come with factory sub. But picked one up. I know it's not earth shaking but i don't want to be that guy who blows everyones ears out at 2:00 in the morning (total rudeness). Have sub & harness. Already have upgraded to a Sony HU. The wiring diagram or from what i've...
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    P5 Subwoofer - factory vs other?

    Instead of splicing into wires for rear speakers can't I just connect the rear speaker wired from subwoofer to the RCA preouts on the back on my Sony HU ?
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    Stereo / Sub-Woofer

    does anyone know if the Factory optional subwoofer that you could purchase in 2003 for the protege 5 can be put in the 2002 model with the supplied wiring harness. and if you need to make modifications does anyone have the wiring diagram ? any and all help would be appreciated !!!!!!!!! THANKS...
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    Solution To Flickering Fan Speed 2 Or 3 A/C PART 2

    Just did this whole process on my 2002 Mazda Protege 5. EXCELLENT WRITE UP! WORKS GREAT! The process number 4 need a little more explanation like this, *****4) You SHOULD un-clip the 2 cables that control the temperature and vent positions - THESE ARE UNDERNEATH THE DASH 1)LEFT SIDE BY GAS...
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    Door Face Removal

    Does anyone know if the body shop manual or whatever it's called tells or show you how to remove to front & rear door covers to get to the speakers? Any other help would be appreciated!!!!
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    2002 MP5 will crank but won't start

    If it turns over and it is not firing it is not the battery.
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    another full stereo install log.

    Where did you get that set?
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    2002 MP5 will crank but won't start

    Here's the link http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123795781-My-Timing-belt-installation-with-pics! Make sure to read everything. Lots of time saving tips!!!!
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    2002 MP5 will crank but won't start

    If that's the case look on here for a timing belt complete change guide. Someone posted with full pics while he did his print it out and read very carefully all his tips and writings helped a great deal and saved a ton of time.
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    2002 MP5 will crank but won't start

    Depending on mileage. I'd say 2002 - somewhere near 100,000. First take off oil filler cap, have someone with flashlight look into hole and while you crank over engine see if camshaft turns, if not. Replace Timing belt !
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    2002 Mazda Protege 5 - P0421 & P0300 OBDII CODES

    Problem was multiples but mainly cause by a hole underneath the cold air intake hose. Couldn't see the hole. Would flex and let more or less air in causing fluctuations in air intake. Also coils were bad. In turn causing precat to go bad. Replaced all and she runs great.
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    2002 Mazda Protege 5 Won't Fire

    Got it Timing Belt !!!!! Found it 5 seconds after I posted !!!!!
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    2002 Mazda Protege 5 Won't Fire

    Engine won't fire. New fuel pump, pressure fine, checked ignition switch, good. Has oil. Everything works engine just turns over and over ?
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    P0421 Odb code

    Finally gave up. Took to dealer. Said wrong plugs were burning to hot fried pre-cat. Makes sense. Had to find right plugs. Pre-cat on order. Luckily I have a friend with business license who can get it at cost. Also tried to tell me second cat is bad ( it's three weeks old) possible but highly...
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    P0421 Odb code

    All vacuum lines have been changed also. Included fresh air intake hose which was practically disintegrated. Somebody told me to check the intake manifold gasket. Runs great before and after the O2 sensors change. Still had old O2 sensors will try to use old ones in some combination to see if...
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    P0421 Odb code

    HELP. getting P0421 code. Relaced both O2 sensors, all spark plugs, all coils, egr valve and last but most expensive both catalytic converters (one attached to exhaust manifold & one underneath car. ) still getting code. HHHHEEEELLLLLPPPPP.
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    2002 Mazda Protege 5 - P0421 & P0300 OBDII CODES

    yeah. no mechanic mentioned that. just replaced and seems to be running alot better.
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