1994 Mazda Protege Service and Repair Manual
Every figure in this 1994 Mazda Protege factory service and repair manual is tied to this build year, its 1.8L four-cylinder and the sedan trims listed below, so the clearances, torque values and step order you work to are the ones Mazda published for this car rather than numbers carried over from an adjacent Protege generation.
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
- Base
- DX
- LX
Known issues on the 1994 Protege. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the ignition switch: grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat, and if the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire. Mazda recalled certain 1990 through 1998 Protege vehicles under that action. Owners have filed 88 complaints for the year.
Whether the job is an ignition switch inspection or a routine service interval on the 1.8L, the procedures and specifications here are the ones Mazda wrote for this 1994 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
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
Showing the 8 most recent of 14 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIRBAG IN AN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *AW
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30-40 MPH, DRIVER MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RETRACT, RESULT ALLOWED TO HIT STEERING COLUMN. TT
WAS HIT IN THE REAR AND WENT FORWARD, SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD, HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF FACE. TT
WHILE DRIVING SEAT BELT LIGHT FLASHES AND BEEPS, BUT WHEN LEANING FORWARD IT SHUTS OFF. WAS IN A REARENDED ACCIDENT ON 3-15-2000, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE. ALSO, WHEN OPENING THE DOOR
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TOP OF PASSENGER SEAT WENT BACK. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS LOOKING AT THE SKY WHILE DRIVING AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING. CAR WENT INTO A GUARDRAIL ON THE
Showing the 5 most serious of 89 complaints filed with NHTSA.
