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Tiny
WENDYCASKEY
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  • 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 0.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,765 MILES
The check engine and check battery lights both came on and shortly after the car stopped. I had heard a squealing noise that morning but it was very short term and it never came on unless the A/C was running. I had just been advised to change the fan belts but it was not urgent the engine never overheated. Could it just be simple fan belts? The reason I am asking is I just had surgery on my neck and cannot work on the car so I am trying to decide if worth fixing.
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Sunday, August 6th, 2017 AT 8:34 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yes it sounds the belts need replacing. Here is a guide to show you how to get the job done:

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mazda/protege/2001

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, August 7th, 2017 AT 4:50 PM
Tiny
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Thank you I will check on them this evening. Would this also prevent the car from starting? I think yes but my dad says I am wrong.
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Monday, August 7th, 2017 AT 5:10 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, if the alternator locked up it would make a noise and stop the car from starting.
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 AT 1:46 PM

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