{"product_id":"ignition-coil-spark-plugs-for-mazda-protege-2000-2001-1-6l","title":"Ignition Coil + Spark Plugs for Mazda Protegé (2000-2001) 1.6L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDirect-Replacement Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Kit for 2000-2001 Mazda Protegé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Kit replaces deteriorated factory ignition components on the 2000-2001 Mazda Protegé to eliminate secondary misfires, stabilize idle combustion, and restore factory throttle response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Mazda Protegé Coil Deterioration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eBJ\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis Protegé, the factory waste-spark ignition coils mounted directly atop the \u003cstrong\u003eZM-DE\u003c\/strong\u003e cylinder head endure continuous heat soak and engine vibration. Over extended heat cycles, the internal epoxy potting degrades, resulting in dielectric breakdown, high-voltage flashover, and internal short circuits. Paired with aged spark plugs suffering from expanded gaps and eroded ground electrodes, the ignition system struggles to ionize the air-fuel mixture under load, leading to hesitation, rough idling, poor fuel economy, and P0300-series misfire trouble codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete ignition refresh kit provides direct-fit replacement coils and pre-gapped spark plugs designed to restore factory secondary ignition voltage. Built with heat-resistant thermoplastic housings and high-grade copper windings, each coil pack resists thermal cracking and secondary voltage leakage. The companion spark plugs deliver precise gap tolerances to minimize circuit resistance, reducing electrical strain on the primary coil driver while ensuring consistent flame-kernel development across the entire RPM band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2000-2001 Mazda Protegé\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZM-DE\u003c\/strong\u003e (1.6L DOHC) \/ \u003cstrong\u003eBJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e105 hp \/ 107 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZM0118100\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eUF276\u003c\/strong\u003e, 88921413, C1223\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Mazda Protegé DX 1.6L L4 (ZM-DE \/ BJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Mazda Protegé LX 1.6L L4 (ZM-DE \/ BJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2001 Mazda Protegé DX 1.6L L4 (ZM-DE \/ BJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2001 Mazda Protegé LX 1.6L L4 (ZM-DE \/ BJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit the BJ Protegé?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2000-2001 Mazda Protegé equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eZM-DE\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6L engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould secondary spark plug wires be replaced at the same time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes, replacing the secondary plug wires along with your new coils and plugs is recommended to prevent excessive resistance and secondary arc-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mazda Reliability Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn high-revving Japanese multi-valve platforms, solid ignition timing and high-energy spark are mandatory to extract clean fuel burn and reliable daily drivability without hesitation or misfires.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50623692570872,"sku":"DS-EVBLMGRZI","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/ignition-coil-spark-plugs-for-mazda-proteg-2000-2001-1-6l-1.jpg?v=1790297841","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/ignition-coil-spark-plugs-for-mazda-protege-2000-2001-1-6l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}