The 1993 Mazda Protege carried one engine, the 1.8L L4, in DX and LX four-door form, and Mazda revised the specifications it published from one model year to the next. This factory service and repair manual stays with the 1993 car specifically, so the figures and sequences match what Mazda released for this year rather than a value carried over from an adjacent one.
Engines covered
- 1.8L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 1.8L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- DX
- LX
Known issues on the 1993 Protege. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it concerns the ignition switch in the electrical system: Mazda North American Operations recalled certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles because grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire. Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA for the 1993 Protege.
Whether the job is testing an ignition switch that is heating up or dropping voltage, chasing a driveability fault on the 1.8L, or working through a scheduled service interval, it keeps you on Mazda's own procedure and the correct specification for your 1993 Protege.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall
Speedometer replacement procedure
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPER DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. *TT
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
SUBJECT ON PASSIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH. *YC
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC
Showing the 8 most recent of 15 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE WAS IN FRONT END ACCIDENT, PASSIVE RESTRAINTS FAILED.PLEASE DESRIBE DETAILS. *AK
WHEN OPENING THE GAS CAP FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. *AK
WHILE TURNING GAS CAP, THE GAS TANK OPENING IGNITED, SENDING 2 FEET TO 3 FEET FLAMES FROM GAS TANK. *AK
WHILE FILLING VEHICLE UP WITH FUEL, AFTER TURN THE FUEL CAP, FLAMES COMING FROM THE TANK. TT
OWNER RECEIVED A RECALL SAFETY NOTICE FROM MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, WHICH READS IN RELEVANT PART: ' [T]HE PASSIVE SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE STAYS AT THE REARMOST POSITION EVEN IF THE DOOR IS OPENED
Showing the 5 most serious of 56 complaints filed with NHTSA.
