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When a water pump fails, it usually fails by seizing up. It is possible for a water pump to seize up without having any warning lights illuminated. Many times the water pump will make a noise because the bully is...

This is a common problem on this engine. When you get symptoms such as this with this code it is caused by an issue with the variable valve timing. Most of the time it is because the timing actuator has...

It is possible that your idle air control valve could be malfunctioning. The idle air control valve is responsible for making sure that the RPMs stay at a certain point during idle. I would recommend having your idle air control...

There is a Mazda Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) involving the Variable Tumble Control System (VTCS) on your model. The issue in the TSB involved the mitigation of noise caused by the system and that mitigation involved re-programming of the controls....

On almost all A/C compressors, it is possible to replace the clutch without replacing the entire unit. To replace the clutch requires a special tool kit for doing just that. The A/C compressor does have to be removed from the...

Hi there. The two OBD-II trouble codes wouldn't be cause the clutch issue you're describing. However, the P0507 trouble code means (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0507-obd-ii-trouble-code-idle-control-system-rpm-higher-than-expected-by-spencer-clayton) the idle control system has excessively high RPM. The ECU has a specific rpm range the idle is...

Hello there, you have a few faults going on with your 2003 Mazda Protege5. If there was no power steering fluid in the system than there is a leak somewhere causing the lack of fluid. Putting power steering fluid into...

Coming from a realistic point of view, I'd say that unless you were to pull your motor and completely rebuild it, from pan to fuel injection, you might want to consider NOT adding components for horsepower. With over 200,000 miles,...

Hello. It sounds like there is some sort of short in the system. If you have had any work done on the vehicle, I would check for damaged wires in that area. If using a volt meter, check the available...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your Mazda Protege5. Your 5th speed is known as overdrive. Manual shift does not use overdrive. This is normal operation.

There seems to be a mechanical failure concerning your window regulator and motor assembly. In many cases, the window can become separated from the regulator and the motor moves, but the glass does not. The window regulator and motor assembly...

The first thing to do is to locate where the oil leaked out of the engine to see if the engine seized up and entire engine may need to be replaced.

Code P1569 refers to a faulty VTCS solenoid, specifically to, low voltage within the circuit. When this happens, the PCM detects this low voltage triggers this error message. Code P0455 refers to a leak in the EVAP system. This is...

Hi There, If your overdrive light is blinking (like a turn signal or hazard light), it is indicating that there is a problem with your car’s transmission. It could be the shift solenoid or possibly the speed or range sensors...

Hello. This issue can e caused by a few different things. It can be caused by worn out spark plugs due to not having a tune up or it can be a number of other things. From my experience though...

Hi there. Lifters will tap if there is no pressure to them causing a gap or if the lifters are out of adjustment. Put on a mechanical oil pressure gauge to the engine and check for oil pressure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-light-is-on-inspection). If...

Hello. There are aftermarket alternators on the market that you should check the internet for kits for this vehicle so you can install the larger amp. You may find that this large of an amp may require a second battery...

Hello. The button itself might be damaged. Every switch and button accessible to the driver will have a way of being serviced. It's just a matter of what panels or access points you have to get into in order to...

Hello. On automatic transmissions, the shift solenoids run by your speed sensors (and other sensors), will allow the RPMs to climb dramatically before a shift. If one or more of these sensors have failed, there is a chance your vehicle's...

If the battery will not hold a charge (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-will-not-hold-a-charge-inspection), then it may be bad or has a draw on it causing the drain. I recommend having the battery checked to see if the battery has a draw. Check to make...