I was hoping some of you might know if there is a way to check to see what engine code I'm throwing. It's on my wife's Mazda Protege LX, it's a 1998.
I have a civic and we can check our engine light codes, so I thought it might be the same.

 

Well if its like the 1st gen look at this. i dunno
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...&threadid=7769

 

hey, man thanks!
It's probably the same. I'll have to wait till I get back from work to check.
Thanks again!

 

1996 and later Proteges have been designed using the OBDII system. It's not a simple process of grounding the TEN terminal and check for the number of blinks. You will need an OBDII scanner/diagnostic tool (I've seen one as low as $160US). Make sure that the scanner is meant for Japanese cars since GM, Ford, & Chrysler have different protocols. You can also find a local mechanic that will have the scanner tool. I got charged $28CAN to have mine checked and see what the error was. Oh, and it only takes less than 5 minutes to check it. Fixing the problem is a different matter, of course.

Regards,

Oz

 

after they found out what the problem was how did they fix? cost?

 

I'd love to have my computer checked for any errors
Bruce

 

My problem is my fuel level sensor. Funny thing happened was my engine light went off as soon as I nearly stalled when climbing up the mechanic's garage ramp Engine light went away. He was able to still retrieve the code and erase it from the computer logs. So, my fuel gauge is somewhat false, but that's okay. I use the trip odometer to monitor my gas anyway.

Regards,

Oz

 

You said that the 96 models have a differen't OBD system. So kind of system would the 95 have??

 

I think I made a typo. 1995 also uses OBDII. If you ground the ten terminal, and check for engine light blinks, and nothing appears - then you have OBDII.

Regards,

Oz