1993 Mazda 626 Consumer Discussions

Mazda 626 Starting Issues

• 1993 Mazda 626 Starting Problem

  Written by: bamabeach on Jul 22, 2011 4:35:25 PM

• Re: 1993 Mazda 626 Starting Problem [bamabeach]

  Written by: ebutera on Jul 22, 2011 4:35:25 PM

  Try using starter fluid to get it going, then test for fuel being delivered (fuel pump, injectors, etc) and spark. Might simply be there isn't enough fuel to get it going. And hope it doesn't trigger the "hold" light to flash...if it's an atx. Mine starts flashing if I look at the dash sideways!

• 1993 Mazda 626 Starting Problem

  Written by: bamabeach on Jun 7, 2011 6:34:25 PM

  The ignition crancks, it just wont start. I can smell fuel... what's the problem. It's been sitting for 2 months, just replaced belts so it would run. Had to replace battery. Ran for a few days... now this! It's the same fuel that was in it 2 months ago... half a tank when it died. Any suggestions would be great!

Mazda 626

• 1993 Mazda 626..HELP!!

  Written by: mazdamad40 on May 23, 2011 10:57:33 AM

  My 93 Mazda 626 was flashing a hold button so I had 2 speed sensors changed..while in shop the mechanic fried my brain box and fuse box so I found used ones to replace..the motor was changed to a probe before I bought it and now the car's RPMs accelerate when in drive or park randomly which then makes the car sputter or cut off..I cannot find any shop in my ... Read More

Mazda 626 Starting Issues

• Common starting Problem for Mazdas

  Written by: kryptonite1976 on Apr 12, 2010 5:46:19 PM

  The ignition system for a lot of mazdas like my 1993 626 is located in the distributor. When it heats up it will lose its connection and your car will not start. Some times it will reconnect again, most times it doesnt. And I do know on mine and most Mazdas you cant just replace that part of the ignition system. You have to replace the entire distributor. I got a ... Read More

Mazda 626 Transmission Questions

• Turn signal slow to start

  Written by: ronper on Jun 1, 2009 8:16:09 PM

  I have a Mazda 626 1993 model 4cyl Auto transmission car. Since of late, when I want to indicate to turn left or right, it takes a few minutes before it starts to flash. On hot days it flashes OK. I also find that when the hazard warning is switched on, the indicatoir lights flash normally. Any ideas about this problem?

Mazda 626 Electrical Issues

• Starting problem

  Written by: jturner94 on Apr 30, 2009 7:32:50 PM

  I have a 1993 Mazda 626 4 cyl it would start sometimes first try and then sometimes second try and sometimes I had to wait a few minutes and try again, It also cut off a few times while driving and I had to do same . the problem I had to replace the whole distributor it cost a little more than 200.00 but everything works fine now

Mazda 626 Troubles

• Re: 1993 Mazda 626 cv joint problem [peterp96a]

  Written by: edagger3274 on May 11, 2007 1:01:15 PM

  ..........and thats what it took. i got that sucka off. i just beat on it until fiunally it gave. the passenger side was a whole lot easier. it rides so much better now. thanks for the help.

• Re: 1993 Mazda 626 cv joint problem [edagger3274]

  Written by: peterp96a on May 10, 2007 8:12:29 PM

  I had same problem before too. I took the card to shop, the mechanic just beated on it with a prybar, chain and a sledge hammer.

• 1993 Mazda 626 cv joint problem

  Written by: edagger3274 on May 9, 2007 12:37:22 PM

  hi. came back once again with a problem. im working on my mazda 626 and im replacing the cv joints. im stuck on the driver's side right now because i cant seem to get the cv joint out of the transmission. the new one just has a metal ring around the shaft that goes into the transmission. is there any special tool i need or do i just keep beating on ... Read More

• Re: 2000 626 4CLY CODES [carguy32]

  Written by: mazda626atx on Jul 15, 2006 6:26:28 AM

  I have the Haynes Manual for Mazda 1993 thru 2001 including both OBDl and OBD-ll. All the OBD ll codes start with a P and then an 0 for example PO100, PO102 etc . My Manual shows nothing resembling what you have listed Maybe you can get it read at Auto Zone for free and come back with the new code. I will be checking in every few days. Good Luck ... Read More

Mazda 626

• Mazda 626 V6 Rough Idle & Acceleration Hesitation

  Written by: dolby on Mar 28, 2006 8:07:20 AM

  This posting reports back on a successful solution. The 1993 Mazda 626 with V6 & 110,000 kilometers would hesitate when trying to accelerate at highway speeds, and idle rough, only when engine was warm. It was known that oil was in the speark-plug wells, both front and rear rockers. There were no Codes to assist diagnosis. Problem solved when both gaskets replaced which necessitates the inlet manifold gasket replacement also, plus ... Read More

Mazda 626 Troubles

• 1993 mazda 626

  Written by: bugman2 on Mar 16, 2006 9:57:41 PM

  I have no fuel pressure or fuel coming out of return fuel line. I have lost of gas in tank. Pump seams not to be running. Is there a relay or bump shut-off switch in this system. Thanks

Mazda 626

• 1993 626 Transmission

  Written by: pachai on Oct 8, 2005 7:43:24 PM

  Greetings, This question might seem almost off-topic, but I hope it's not. My father offered me his old car, 1993 Mazda 626 with 110,000 miles. First thing I did was have the timing belt checked....and I was told that I would need to change the belt, because the main seal is leaking on it..... and that I would need to change the main seal. The car's not worth the $700. I ... Read More

Mazda 626 Troubles

• '93 Mazda 626 Smokes

  Written by: brokenflea on May 31, 2005 4:52:25 PM

  i have about 130,000 miles on a 1993 mazda 626. i get white smoke from the exhaust on pressing on gas. the car does great on power though.i was wondering what could be the exact reason why its blowing white smoke from the exhaust. any advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA

Mazda 626

• Just got a Mazda 626 ES - Questions - Timing belt, Computer codes, etc...

  Written by: simplesimon on May 29, 2005 8:24:42 AM

  Hi! Just picked up a 1993 626 ES (Chronos) with 160,000kms (100,000 miles) and want to ensure that it runs reliably for a long time. I've got a few questions for which I haven't been able to find answers using Google. The car is in great condition. The only faults I'm aware of are: cracked windshield, a few nickel sized dings, power antenna stick going down, questionable water pump, low rear ... Read More

Mazda 626 Troubles

• HELP ALCAN OR IRISHALCHEMIST RE MAZDA 626

  Written by: mazda626atx on Apr 11, 2005 7:43:13 AM

  Hi Guys I have been reading posts in here for weeks and finally posted #1642. a few days ago.Please look at it when you get a chance. IRISH you posted something #1114 about MALF codes and that site (goldennet ) no longer exists. Could you repost the info or know where I could get it now? Also ALCAN seems to have some info on these cars that may be helpful I ... Read More

• Issues with my 1993 Mazda 626

  Written by: ece3446 on Aug 3, 2003 8:52:20 PM

  Hi all, I have a 5spd. Mazda 626 (2.0L), about 240,000 miles, with an annoying problem. Recently I had the timing belt changed and when I left the mechanic the acceleration felt funny. It would not accelerate quickly and merging was downright dangerous. When I started going uphill, the car started losing speed and when I floored it the check engine light came on and the car just stopped accelerating. Anyway ... Read More

• 1993 Mazda 626

  Written by: ece3446 on Jan 9, 2003 8:45:16 AM

  Thnx for the quick reply, Given the year and mileage of the car, should I still go ahead and change it ??

• More symptoms

  Written by: ece3446 on Nov 24, 2002 1:10:22 PM

  Hi all, I seem to have a very specific problem. When I start the car in the morning, after about 5-10 minutes the tacho goes straight to zero and I get absolutely nothing from the engine. I have to wait about 10 minutes and the car seems to start up as nothing ever happened. And then I am good for the rest of the day. So what I have started doing ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: newcar31 on Nov 21, 2002 3:44:03 PM

  "DOes anyone have any idea if the distributor off a 1993 Ford Probe 2.0 is the same as the one put in a 1993 Mazda 626 ??" I don't see why it wouldn't be the same distributor.

• Distributor same as a 1993 Ford Probe 2.0 Engine

  Written by: ece3446 on Nov 21, 2002 12:14:49 PM

  Hi again, DOes anyone have any idea if the distributor off a 1993 Ford Probe 2.0 is the same as the one put in a 1993 Mazda 626 ?? Thanks.

• Sudden loss of power

  Written by: ece3446 on Nov 16, 2002 9:08:15 PM

  Hi all, I have a 1993 Mazda 626 4 cyl. 5 spd. with 215,000 miles. I driving out in the raintoday and all of a sudden there was a sudden and total loss of power. The engine just shut off. I was at the side for a little bit and started it back again. This happened to me a couple of times before and I was wondering if this indicates impending ... Read More

• Synthetic Oil on higher milegae car

  Written by: ece3446 on Sep 16, 2002 9:04:57 AM

  HI all, I have a 1993 mazda 626 5 spd. with 215,000 miles. Since the last 30,000 miles I have been putting Mobil 1 10w-30 Synthetic and I was wondering if this is bad for my car or even simply a waste of my money. It s just that I have not noticed a difference one way or the other, and infact someone told me that I should not be using ... Read More

• Another problem !!

  Written by: ece3446 on Jun 30, 2002 9:55:36 AM

  Hi all, I have a 1993 Mazda 626 LX 4 cyl, 5 spd.with 203k miles. I posted here before when I had the cranking problem. It turns out I was'nt pressing the clutch while starting and hence the problem. Pretty stupid, considering I have had the car for so long. Anywayz all this happened because of another problem I 've been having. Its like this : Whenever I drive for a ... Read More

• Idling problem on '93 626

  Written by: blacklabel on Jun 10, 2002 6:58:29 PM

  I've had this car for about 8 months, it's my first car. 1993 626 LX 4cyl automatic (yes it's slow :)). It currently has 131k miles. First off, the tranmission shifts quite rough and sometimes hesitates to downshift, like if I was to come to a rolling stop and then hit the gas it pauses for a while as it downshifts to accelerate. It's not really that bad, but I did ... Read More

• wobble problem

  Written by: windwing6 on Feb 22, 2002 3:31:25 PM

  I have a 1993 Mazda 626 LX( 77k miles). It shakes dramatically when it goes beyond 70mph. But it's Ok below 60mph. Is it alignment problem or anything else? The other problem is when I try to accelerate , the gas panel sometimes vibrates a lot and it won't speed up.I have to take my foot off . What should I do with these problems?

Mazda 626

• seeking advise from all u mazda 626 lx experts

  Written by: dadriver on Jan 13, 2002 2:44:42 AM

  Hi everyone i am about to buy my first car. I was advised not to buy a new car b/c i will be stressed out about marks and scrathes on it. Well i saw the mazda 626, 1993, and the dealer said that he will sell it to me for $ 3000. the car has 11500 miles, cassette player and looks fairly clean and attractive to me (a new comer to ... Read More

Mazda 626 Troubles

• re: headlights went out

  Written by: fromatoz on Aug 18, 2001 8:36:59 AM

  forget to mention my car is Mazda 626 ES 1993. thanks.

• Mazda maintenance

  Written by: craigs4 on Aug 3, 2001 1:41:29 PM

  A great source of Mazda maintenance information is www.probetalk.com It is searchable. The Mazda 626/MX6 and Ford Probe from 1993-1997 were the same vehicles under the skin. The 2.5 V6 has the 4EAT automatic transmission. It must be flushed regularly or it will die prematurely, Mobil 1 synthetic transmision fluid and a Magnefine inline filter also help. It also greatly benefits from an additional aftermarket transmission cooler installed in line after ... Read More

• FS and all that

  Written by: windowphobe6 on Jun 23, 2001 6:25:18 AM

  It's not an abbreviation or an acronym or anything. Mazda has had basically four different series of four-cylinder engines: B, F, G and Z. The F series is basically middle-sized - the Bs (and their Z descendants) appear in 323/Protegé and the MX-5 Miata, and the Gs were used only in the bigger trucks and vans. The current designation (since 1993) is FSD, which is the F-series block with an aluminum ... Read More

• Problems with 1993 Mazda 626 4 Dr LX Sedan

  Written by: changes13 on May 9, 2001 10:39:39 AM

  I'm thinking of purchasing a 1993 Mazda 626 4 Dr LX Sedan with 130K miles on it. It is manual transmission. I've read through all of the articles here, and did not come across one that mentions this model specifically. Does anyone know of things that I should watch out for? The car is in good ridable condition. They are only asking $1200 and I'm hoping to ride it for a ... Read More

• Car died

  Written by: izippy on Apr 17, 2001 12:50:56 PM

  Hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. My hold light has been flashing for a while and the dealership said it was caused by the distributor. But a new distributor costs over 500 dollars and since the transmission was still running properly I've put it off for awhile. Now today my wife is in the city and she tells me the speedometer starts jumping around and the car is surging ... Read More

Mazda 626

• hey maltb...

  Written by: jstandefer on Mar 26, 2001 2:52:51 PM

  Could we bring back the 1993-1997 626? Unfortunately, I think Mazda made a mistake by going to the larger, softer, plusher, kinder 626 we have seen since '98. I liked the smaller, sportier, lighter 626. Oh, and can we have the MPS concept version from Europe? I remember something about all-wheel drive and a blown 2.5L with something like 275 horses galloping through a 6-spd manual transmission... Please.... :-)

Mazda 626 Troubles

• 93 mazda 626 Repairs

  Written by: ian18 on Mar 7, 2001 6:57:38 PM

  Just wanted to relate my experience with my wife's 1993 626ES, 5 spd. Last year after having the engine light go on and off for about a year I replaced both oxygen sensors (at about 65,000 miles). Went with Bosch O2 sensors from carparts.com and they work great. WIth coupon, I got them for less than $50 each. The also seemed to be better quality than the OEM and have had ... Read More

Mazda 626

• The old 626GT 5-door

  Written by: windowphobe6 on Mar 7, 2001 6:18:52 PM

  This was, indeed, a 5-door version of the 626 sedan, and generally it was fitted with Mazda's hottest four-banger of the time - a turbocharged 2.2-liter SOHC 12-valve four delivering 145 hp. When the fourth-generation 626 was launched for model year 1993 (and production for North America moved to Michigan), the GTs were left back home in Japan. As partial recompense, they gave us a new V6, but I still like ... Read More

Mazda 626 Troubles

• Codes have been pulled

  Written by: izippy on Feb 28, 2001 2:54:13 PM

  Hello all, well I just got back from my mazda dealer and we pulled the codes to see why the hold light was flashing and the mil light was also on.These are the results Code #'s 15 left bank O2 sensor 17 left bank O2 sensor no change 23 right bank O2 sensor 24 right bank O2 sensor no change 3 G signal 4 NEI signal He said codes 3 and ... Read More

• check engine light

  Written by: fromatoz on Feb 7, 2001 8:02:11 PM

  Model: 1993 Mazda 626 ES V6 Symptom: If I start the car without warming up, the check engine light will go out after one mile or so. Then I restart the engine, the light will go away. If I start the car with warming up first, there is no such problem. Would someone please tell if this is caused by something wrong with my car, or something wrong with my driving ... Read More

• Recurrent quality problems

  Written by: windowphobe6 on Jan 26, 2001 6:04:42 AM

  The Tribute definitely came out too soon - which doesn't excuse the teething problems with the Focus, which went on sale in Europe a year before it did here. If nothing else, these twin debacles (plus the ongoing Explorer/Firestone fiasco) have pretty much convinced Ford that the same old procedures at its US assembly plants just aren't enough anymore. Would that GM could figure this out. By most accounts, the 626 ... Read More

• Are they overcharging me?

  Written by: fromatoz on Oct 22, 2000 4:42:27 AM

  My 1993 Mazda 626 ES V6 auto is broken in the road when I was going to the auto repair company for changing oil. I can start the engine but it didn't move a inch when I pressed the accecelerator. They towed my car to their workshop and checked it. They told me a 'converter' in the tranmission is broken (I think it's torque converter, right?) and needs to be replaced. ... Read More

• MX-6 Transmission

  Written by: geo768 on Sep 24, 2000 4:18:27 AM

  Hi I know this is 626 area, but I own a 1993 MX-6 V6 LS Automatic with 55000 mile on it. I am the original owner. The problem I am having is that when sometimes taking of from a start the car shakes & then runs find. It also does the same thing when it shifts at time form 1st to 2nd gear. The motor works great,I know it must be ... Read More

• V6 transmission

  Written by: windowphobe6 on Jul 24, 2000 5:08:53 AM

  Most of the horror stories you hear about 626 transmissions (not all by any means, but a clear majority) have to do with the four-cylinder cars, which since 1994 have been fitted with Ford's CD4E transaxle, a decent-enough slushbox with a couple of horrid design flaws that should have been fixed before Job 1. (The worst bugs have since been swatted.) The V6 cars have Mazda's own automatic, in production since ... Read More

Mazda 626

• MAZDA 626 ES TIRES

  Written by: emjantam on Apr 3, 2000 10:58:37 PM

  I just cleaned up my car and noticed the tires in the rear are in desparate need of replacement. I have the a 1993 ES with the V-6. It also has the factory alloy wheels on it. I love how quick and nimble this car is. My question is how wide can I go with the tires. I prefer the widest possible. I also understand that these are low profile tires ... Read More

• Catching up

  Written by: windowphobe6 on Jan 30, 2000 7:52:02 PM

  When Mazda introduced the fourth-generation 626 for 1993, they brought in two new engines: the 2.0-liter four and the 2.5-liter V6. The two flavors of the 2.2 (normally-aspirated and turbocharged) were dropped with the old bodyshell. To frog811: Whether this is a good price or not at least partially depends on the trim level. I'd say $6800 is way too much for a DX, even with mileage as low as this; ... Read More