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Old 10-09-2013, 02:57 PM
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hae a 1996 protégé wth the 1.5 in it. I have noticed at a stop light the car will start to rough idle all most die. I have recently changed out the fuel filter, changed plugs and wires, along with new cap and rotor. I also checked the breather box and hoses coming from it. I don't see any cracks or tears. Can anyone give me any ideas of what else to check.
 
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Old 10-09-2013, 03:43 PM
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READ: https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/maz...%E9g%E9-31136/

Also possible internal air leak to brake booster, you'll have to pinch off the line while someone else depresses brake to see if change appears.

Videos for Vac leak;


 
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Old 10-09-2013, 05:54 PM
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Is the check engine light on?
 
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Old 10-10-2013, 06:42 AM
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Iv checked for air leaks and everything is good. Yes there is a check engine light on says its evaporation code. But i do not find any air leaks.
 
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Old 10-10-2013, 07:58 AM
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gas cap, purge solenoid valve.
Here is a basic system, don't ask me for yours!

 
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Old 10-11-2013, 05:25 AM
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Start the car, get your garden hose and carefully hose down the entire intake manifold very slowly. If you notice a slurping noise and or a dramatic change in idle then you have a air leak, most likely the manifold gasket.
 
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Clean your Mass Air Flow Sensor. There is a specific spray for it. It worked for me.
 
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Old 02-02-2014, 05:38 AM
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if no air leaks, and after cleaning the maf, check the connection to the intake air temp sensor, tps and check the egr.
 

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