"NojustNo" (front24200)
04/19/2018 at 01:09 • Filed to: None
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"NojustNo" (front24200)
04/19/2018 at 01:09 • Filed to: None | 10
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That was the title of the Craigslist ad.
So of course i bought it. Just because. And i’m a sucker for any running car for $175.
2000 Mazda protege es 1.8 automatic. 215k miles. 215k miles. Good 15" tires with koenig rims that were worth purchase price of the car and i could use anyway. Ran but missing badly and could only do about 40mph. New timing belt water pump and alternator. No battery included. Borrowed the one from my Probe and had a friend drive it home.
The motor tested 180+ compression on all four. A $40 set of coil packs from rockauto and the motor revs out nicely. It passed WA emissions test.
This is the car’s (only) pic from the ad. Makes sense as it’s the car’s best angle...the drivers fender and hood dont quite match colors from a previous accident repair. i also replaced one damaged passenger door with a pick n pull replacement from a newer protege. It was a different shade of silver again. :)
But its been a good commuter for now. Heat is blistering hot. its got power everything and cruise control so easy to drive. Handles well and gets out of its own way though not fast. And i can get my money back when i sell it.
The only oddity is its takes two or three twists of the key before it tries to turn over. It doesnt click or dim lights the first trie(s). It happens with multiple batteries. Is there a known issue with these cars or diagnostic procedure for this? I has voltmeter!
Thanks!
AestheticsInMotion
> NojustNo
04/19/2018 at 01:58 |
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Talk about a deal! You’ve got me checking the sub $500 Craigslist specials...
LOREM IPSUM
> NojustNo
04/19/2018 at 02:05 |
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Nice score!!!
As for the starting issue, no idea, but off the cuff uneducated guesses would be sticky starter solenoid or failing ignition switch. Or maybe for kicks, next time, pop it in neutral before attempting to crank it just to be sure the neutral safety switch isn’t acting up while in the park position.
People are crazy. They could have scrapped it and probably gotten considerably more for it. Good thing they didn’t though!
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NojustNo
> AestheticsInMotion
04/19/2018 at 02:40 |
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Hey man! You still need an interim car while getting the miata back together? Once i get title in a few weeks you are welcome to it for 500 bones (the title and plates since they force you to buy new tabs was more than the car!).... I really should work on my saab 9000 not buy other cars lol.
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NojustNo
> LOREM IPSUM
04/19/2018 at 02:42 |
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Thanks for tips! Im also going to check the positive wire to the starter is solid once i move the Probe out of the garage. Dang rain.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> NojustNo
04/19/2018 at 05:35 |
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well done!
had an issue like that with my Lancer years ago, try the ignition switch behind the key barrel.
jimz
> NojustNo
04/19/2018 at 06:29 |
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Also check to see if it had an aftermarket alarm, remote start, or kill switch installed at some point. I’ve seen some pretty hoof-handed installations which caused all sorts of goofy problems later on.
Takuro Spirit
> NojustNo
04/19/2018 at 10:23 |
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That’s the least rusty Protege I’ve seen since ever.
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NojustNo
> jimz
04/19/2018 at 10:26 |
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I dont think so but ill dig under the dash. I got a factory keyfob and programmed it successfully.
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NojustNo
> Takuro Spirit
04/19/2018 at 10:28 |
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Not unusual here in washington state.
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AestheticsInMotion
> NojustNo
04/19/2018 at 13:25 |
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I THINK I have everything figured out. Should find out by the end of the day. If not, I might just take you up on that! Thanks for the offer!
(and yes, let’s see some Saab goodness!)
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NojustNo
> AestheticsInMotion
04/21/2018 at 23:39 |
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Cool! Hope your plans work out. Gotta get tge saab to a proper shop. It runs but sooool slow. Will share once i figure out whats up.