Catalytic Convertor Problems of Mazda Protege

The contact stated that one hour after he purchased the vehicle the check engine light came on. He had it checked by a mechanic, and it was determined that catalytic converter failed. It was fixed because it was under warranty. The egr valve needed to be fixed. The Mazda dealership gave consumer an estimate for over $200. 00, and they will not fix it because it is not covered under the warranty. The Mazda dealership where he purchased the vehicle said they would fix it under the warranty but he has to take the time to bring the vehicle back there again.

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The catalytic converter was replaced back in 09/01. I was told it would be replaced for free! I left paying $66. 11 to replace catalytic converter. I have also had to replace a portion of the ac unit on 05/23/02. One month later approximately 6/25/02 I then heard a loud exhust noise. I had the vehicle looked at by a friend who found that the manifold had a siginificantly large crack. Moreover, the smell within the passenger campartment of the vehicle is extreme to the point when we get out of the car we have the smell of exhust fumes in our hair and clothes. The smell in the car is very overwhelming, that we must ride with the windows open for fresh air and lets just say we only get relief for just a short while with the windows open because we live in florida and it is usually too hot & humid to have the windows open during the daytime. On longer drives it tends to make me sleepy also my 5 year old rides in this vehicle and has a history of asthma. This to me is a great hadzard to all of our health especially to his. I wonder if this is all related to each other. Or is it something that everyone has had a problem with? sincerely, julia.

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Strong heavy fumes entered vehicle, causing driver and passenger to become nauseated. Consumer has gotten mixed diagnosis of what the cause could be. Dealer's technican believed some substance leaking from engine and dashboard compartment caused fumes to enter vehicle while air conditioning was on. Consumer lived in a hot climate area that required air conditioning to run a lot. Mazda never heard of complaint, and believed fumes might come from interior. Mazda didn't have a remedy.

I have returned my car for repairs a total of six times since new purchase in July 1998. The converter was replaced, but the car still has an egg smell. It also hesitates when shifting at low speeds. I filed a lemon law complaint in may 1999.