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1998-2003 Mazda Protégé Radio LCD Screen Repair.

As a car ages some of the connections can...

iFixit Library 1998-2003 Mazda Protege Difficult 30 minutes - 1 hour Guide 133026
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Before you begin

As a car ages some of the connections can deteriorate. If your LCD display is not working properly with only some of the segments showing, or if the segments sometimes show and sometimes does not show, then it’s likely the result of a faulty connection. In some cases, the repair is relatively easy. Sometimes, the connection between the LCD and the circuit boards simply needs to be cleaned. In this case though, there is no connection that can be cleaned so the connection needs to be re-soldered. If you need more information on soldering check out the guide on iFixit.

Step 1

Repair step

  • Use the spudger to remove both side covers to access the radio removal holes.
Step 2

Repair step

  • Use the spudger to remove this plastic cover to make the radio removal easier.
Step 3

Repair step

  • Remove each side of the radio separately. Starting with the left side, put the 'radio removal tool' in the bottom 4 holes until you hear a "click"
  • The top hole is not for the radio removal tool.
  • Then pull the left side of the radio out.
  • It may be easier if 2 sets of radio removal tools are used (2 come in one set). Then both sides can be removed at the same time.
Step 4

Repair step

  • Then repeat the process with the right side.
Step 5

Repair step

  • Pull the radio out, you may have to wiggle it back-and-forth several times to get it out.
Step 6

Repair step

  • Remove the radio Antenna.
  • You will have to pull the antenna very hard to remove it, but don't worry, it will not damage it.
  • Remove the wiring harness by pressing on the clip on the underside of the harness.
Step 7

Repair step

  • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two 5.0 mm screws on either side of the control panel.
Step 8

Repair step

  • Pry-off the control panel tabs with the spudger.
Step 9

Repair step

  • Using the spudger, pry the top control panel tabs off.
Step 10

Repair step

  • Using the spudger, pry the bottom control panel tabs off.
Step 11

Repair step

  • Remove the control panel.
Step 12

Repair step

  • Re-solder the LCD connections with a soldering iron.
  • You may or may not need extra solder. Just be sure that all solder connections look good. (Refer to attached soldering guide)
  • The soldering iron is hot so please be careful not to burn yourself.
Step 13

Repair step

  • Re-clip the control panel back onto the radio.
Step 14

Repair step

  • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, screw in both 5 mm screws on either side of the radio.
Step 15

Repair step

  • Insert the radio back into it's place in the same way that you removed it.
Step 16

Repair step

  • I removed the anti-theft clip from my radio (as you can see that it's not in any of the pictures) making it's removal very easy. I do not need my radio removal tools any more. I can simply pull it out with my hands.