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    2004 Mazda 3- Noise when turning and power steering light went on. Please help!?

    A few weeks ago I heard a loud snapping noise when I turned the wheel left. This wouldn't happen all the time, just occasionally. I took my car to the dealer and they replaced the axle on the right side and sent me on my way. The minute I drove it off the lot, it continued to make noise and...
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    Manual Transmission on Mazda 3: Noise going into gear?

    Recently I brought my car into a dealership for some service. I'm starting to believe that they are tampering with my vehicle (for reasons which I won't go into right now other than).... I've noticed that since I picked my car up that it has been making noise going into gear. It's not a...
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    Question about catalytic converter (install) on 2002 Mazda?

    I went to Monroe Muffler to have my 2002 Mazda Protege ES checked because the check engine light came on: code P0421 - Warm up threshold catalyst below bank 1. I brought the car in and the place seemed to be very professional and had quality technicians. They checked the car and said I needed...
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    Advice needed on o2 sensors & catalytic converters for Mazda?

    I have a 2002 Mazda Protege ES. Recently the check engine light came on so I had the code checked at Auto Zone. The code came up as: Warm up catalyst threshold below bank 1" which apparently indicates a problem with either the oxygen sensor or the catalytic converter-- or possibly both. If...
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    My Mazda has two catalytic converters? Both need replacing?

    I drive a 2002 Mazda Protege ES. I was told today that both o2 sensors are bad and that both the catalytic converters need to be replaced. How come I have two catalytic converters? And how much will this cost me? I plan on buying them used and having a friend install it? Should I get a...
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    Please help! Check engine light is on in my 02 Mazda.?

    I drive a 2002 Mazda Protege ES. My check engine light came on this morning and I had the code read at Auto Zone. It's P0421 which means "Warm up catalyst below bank 1." I have no idea what that means but the guy told me it's either the o2 sensor or the catalytic converter. The car...
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    Check engine light came on because of catalytic converter? Please help! Car is a Mazda.?

    I drive a 2002 Mazda Protege ES. I was on my way to work this morning and my check engine light came on. I didn't notice anything wrong with the car such as hesitation or anything like that. On my way home I stopped at Auto Zone and had the code checked. The guy said something about the...
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