![]() ![]() This is the same problem that BRIGHT ON3 originally posted on this topic, but it was 2 years ago. ![]() I have to floor it to get me and 3 passengers up to speed while merging on the freeway, and it takes about 12-15 seconds to get up to 65. The code p0660 is a short between main relay and vics solenoid, an open circuit between same, a bad pcm, or a vics solenoid malfunction (not working) pic included. It feels as if I'm towing a 3,000lb trailer behind me. If you have a bunch of codes and the car seem sto run ok, check to make sure the battery is ok as this can set false codes. It hesitates real bad between 2-5k rpms, almost no power. But if it's driven and then only sat for 1-4 hours it starts right up and it won't smoke. We noticed it in the morning after it's sat overnight, or if the car has sat for 6-8 hours or longer. Right after the oil change it started smoking. I noticed that it did have a genuine Mazda parts filter on it ( which shows the owner took good care of it and the carfax showed it went to the dealership every 3k miles for a oil change) Used a fram filter and 4 quarts syn blend valvoline 5w-30. When I bought this car it didn't seem to smoke at all for the first week or two, until I changed the oil and filter in it myself (because I figured it should be done not knowing last time it was changed) I grabbed the valve with pliers through the exhaust port and I didn't feel any play)Ģ) there is a small crack in the oil galley from the block to the head leaking oil into the cylinder (thus causing the same problem regardless of old or new head)ģ) the oil ring on the piston is bad (even though compression is ~200PSI in all cylinders) My thoughts are:ġ) Possible the seals/guides are bad again in the new head (but not likely. Alternator is fine (confirmed x3 at alternator shop), changed alternator belt, put in new battery and same problem. If you want a new one, theyre semi cheap and you can replace it. Same part tho, if youre in the junkyard searching around either one will work. The green one is the exact same solenoid, but it controls something else. Sometimes after stopping, were unable to start again without a boost. Detailed specs and features for the Used 2002 Mazda Protege5 including dimensions, horsepower, engine, capacity, fuel economy, transmission, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The white one is the solenoid that controls the secondary intake shutter valve. The battery light has been coming off and on for the last couple weeks. I'm about to call if quits and go for a new motor but I don't want to.Īt this point anything could be possible. 2002 mazda protege5 auto battery light coming on. I hope the pictures help show what the problem is. ![]()
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