Ignition Switch Problems of Mazda Protege

Mazda Protege owners have reported 2 problems related to ignition switch (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda Protege based on all problems reported for the Protege.

1 Ignition Switch problem of the 1998 Mazda Protege

Failure Date: 05/24/2017

The contact owns a 1998 Mazda Protege. While driving various speeds, the ignition switch along with the keys became hot to the touch without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the diagnosis was unknown. The contact stated that the independent mechanic ordered unknown parts to repair the vehicle. The contact called skyland Mazda at (828) 667-52132 and the manufacturer. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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2 Ignition Switch problem of the 2002 Mazda Protege

Failure Date: 05/12/2002

Metal face plate of ignition switch heats up while key is in the ignition also notice accumulation of a static charge when removing ignition key. Problem has persisted since purchase of vehicle.

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Other Common Electrical System related problems of Mazda Protege

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Wiring problems	6
Electrical System problems	5
Battery problems	3
Underhood Wiring problems	3
Ignition Module problems	3
Battery Dead problems	2
Starter Solenoid problems	2
Dash Wiring problems	2
Starter problems	2
Ignition Switch problems	2

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