Is this an EGR problem or other?
I am hoping that someone may have some help or advice for me. I have a 2001 protege, 1.6L. I bought the lease out 3 months ago and then started getting the the check engine light on (figures right). While I am driving the engine will lose power (but not stall) for a few seconds and then return to normal. This happens while on the highway and I have been doing some long distance driving for a few weeks with no other problems. The first two times the check engine light came one I took it in and the computer codes were not saying what the problem was. The third time a new mechanic pointed out the problems with Mazda and the EGR. Now the EGR is disconnected but I had the same thing happen with the engine, loss of power for a few seconds and then fine... I think the problems are unrelated. Any advice or help? I have been fleeced by mechanics in the past and know if I go into Mazda I will be in for a big bill and possibly not the right solution. Cheers to anyone who may have some info. for me.
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the CEL will ALWAYS tell you what the problem is. Sounds like whoever checked the codes either didn't understand it or didn't think they'd make any money off fixing it.
I replied in your other thread about this. |
holy poop... do the american proteges threow CELs all da time??
i had mine for 2 years now (family had car since 99).... and not a single CEL lol... the only problem i had was a screwed up ignition coil (cylinder 4 i think)... and was a factory recall hehe |
Sorry responding to old thread truth thou
99 or whatever newer model Protege had a recall for the MAF(Max Air Flow), well thats the problem a stupid created non adjustable peice of resistor improperly installed crap, other then that nice car. Bec u notice when u unplug the battery It runs like a sports car, then it blows a code cel & goes into pinto slow crap mode.... 7yrs or so miles its out of warranty, 150bucks to fix unless u have a nearby salvage yard...
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Also, disconnecting the EGR will throw a CEL also....
Check your wiring to the MAF. I had 'stretched' mine to reach the SRI and it eventually pulled apart. Soldered/taped a new section in and no CEL since (years ago). |
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