Battery Replacement: 2002 Mazda Protege ES 2.0L 4 Cyl.

Mazda Protege Model Years - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Where the battery is located and how to remove the 12V battery terminals

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Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month.

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Where is the battery located in a Mazda Protege?

The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2002 Mazda Protege. We recommend changing the battery in Mazdas every 4 years. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Protege that you need to replace.

The battery location in a Mazda Protege can typically be found in the engine bay, but may be in the trunk, fender or inside of the vehicle. You may need to remove the air filter housing, a plastic engine cover or parts of the cowl to find the battery in your Protege. See exactly where the battery is located in your 2002 Mazda Protege.

Replacing the battery in your Protege involves removing the terminals. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. In some Proteges, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. Check for this code in your owners manual - it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. If you can't find it, call Mazda and they will give you the code for free. In many Mazdas, the transmission "learns" how you drive over time and makes adjustments, so you may experience altered driving dynamics as your car re-learns your driving style after changing the battery.

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