While driving headlight switch works intermittently. Consumer is still having the same problems after repair of recall 91007. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1995 Mazda Protege lights problems
27 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights14
- Headlights: switch8
- Turn signal: switch2
- Turn signal2
- Turn signal: flasher unit1
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Mazda Protege lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Mazda Protege lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
- Risk
- The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the headlight switch.
Recall number 00V118000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Loss of headlights
Based on the review of mazda's investigation and testing, examination of two failed field units (a headlight switch and a combination switch), and telephone interviews of several complainants, it appears that the headlight lead wire which is attached to and located just below the turn signal lever, can be stressed from cycling the turn signal lever and result in fatigue breakage of the wire.complaints stated that the headlights went off duringoperation in model year (my) 1995 protege vehicles when using the turn signal and/or while just driving (e.g., going over a small bump).several complainants contacted by odi stated that sometimes the headlights did not come back on after going off until the driver successfully jiggled the turn signal lever or the headlight wire harnes (I.e., re-make electrical connection of a partially broken wire).permanent loss of headlights can occur when the wire is completely broken.in july 1995, about the start of my 1996 production, mazda changed the material of the headlight lead wire to increase durability.no similar complaints on my 1996 protege vehicles have been reported to odi or mazda.
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What 1995 Mazda Protege owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This is a repeat of the federal safety agency campaign id number : 00v118000. I had the car repaired at the mazda dealership in year 2000 under the previous recall. 1 month ago the headlights stop working due to a broken wire in the headlight switch assembly. The ground wire broke its solder connection at the base of the switch. I have dissaembled the switch and connect a temporary ground wire to the base of the switch. There is something wrong with the engineering of this switch assembly if it happens again!
Headlight switch was recalled and replaced. Replacement switch failed: headlights went off when turn signal was used. Replaced again. Now taillights and dash lights are shorting out. May be due to switch again. Dealer unable to fix.
Prior to recall oov118 consumer had the headlight switch fixed. Consumer sent in proof of repair but mazda will not honor.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, 00v118, however after repairs the headlights would go out when the directionals were used, consumer took vehicle back, in which the dealer replaced the combo switch, however charged consumer for repairs, consumer is waiting for reimbursement.
When using turn signal to go left or right in hot weather conditions engine will die. Took vehicle to dealer, and they will only replace turn signal.
Headlights would come on when using turn signal. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
00 v 118 000/headlight: after recall repairs done at howard auto group; rocky mountain, nc; phone# 252/937-2222 headlight/ high beam lights would come on every time turn signal was used. Feel free to provide any further information.
The consumer recieve a recall notice #91007 for the turn signal. She took the vehicle to freeway madza no parts available. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm
Transmission is jerking when we accelerate trought the gears -engine trouble light code says clutch assembly defective as for headlights the switch went defective and the dealer says that it is not covered under the recall.
Questions about the 1995 Mazda Protege lights
Does the 1995 Mazda Protege have lights problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the lights of the 1995 Mazda Protege, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Mazda Protege lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mazda Protege lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V118000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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