1997 Mazda 626 Consumer Discussions

Mazda 626 Troubles

Idle Air Control Motor /transmission

Written by: eve1969 on Jan 13, 2009 11:02 AM

I Just bought a 1997 Mazda 626 and I'm having some problems with the car. at first it started to stall on me. and it seamed it was loosing power and the gears would not shift. I took it to the mechanic and he did the Diagnostic and found a bunch of codes which he said they were all related to the same part. so he replaced the EGR valve cylinoid and Solenoid Valve. I thought ... Read More...

Car wobbles, burning smell, engine light

Written by: jaganrvce on Dec 25, 2008 10:45 AM

My car Mazda 1997 626 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 73000 miles was working great until all hell broke lose. Suddenly the car started shaking noticeably with a strong rubber burning smell. The car would still drive but the engine would make strange noise but would not turn off. The shaking reduces visibly if put in neutral gear. The heating does not show any heating ... Read More...

check engine light

Written by: cbus722 on Aug 30, 2008 07:28 PM

I have a 1997 Mazda 626 LX 2.0. Can't get it to pass the emission test. Code PO421 comes up and don't know what it means? Had Code PO133 on the test , but it's not coming up anymore after changing both o2 sensors,spark plugs,new spark plugs wiring. Can you tell me what Code PO421 is? Read More...

rough idle

Written by: zoomnomore on Aug 04, 2008 07:49 PM

I just bought a 1997 mazda 626 the ideling at a stopped position doesn't bother me enough to give up on the car if anyone might know the first place to start I would be deeply thankful Also i have read that the 626's have power problems (I have had the experience the windows don't do good if you try to use them all at once and the car doesn't even turn over when the lights ... Read More...

Mazda 626

1997 Mazda 626 LX vs 626 Cronos owners manual?

Written by: peteline on Sep 09, 2007 11:50 AM

As a local commute vehicle, I have just purchased a 1997 Mazda 626 LX with 181,000 Km for $1500. I had a mechanic put it up on the hoist and check things over before making the purchase and he gave it a thumbs up, especially the price! I see from receipts in the vehicle that in July/07 the brakes were replaced all round ($450) and in Oct/06 ball joints, a wheel bearing, ... Read More...

Mazda 626 Troubles

Front hub bearing, 1997 Mazda 626

Written by: czecho on Mar 25, 2007 03:19 PM

How hard is it to change the front hub bearing (driver's side) on a 1997 626 with 5 speed? The bearning has been noisy, now it sounds like a 747 is flying above me. Thanks for any advice Read More...

Mazda 626 Engine Questions

Mazda 626 4 cyl. engine differences???

Written by: ppgbodyman on Jan 31, 2007 08:53 PM

I have a 1996 Mazda 626 with a bad engine. It has the 2.0L 4 cyl. with a manual transmission. It seems the only engine that will work is a 1996 or 1997 model engine. I can buy a 1994 2.0l worth the money. What is the difference in these engines? Both are DOHC engines and look the same. I have looked at the parts web sites and all the engine gaskets, timing belt and internal ... Read More...

Mazda 626 Troubles

Taillight and dashboard light problem on a '97 626..

Written by: ka1975 on Dec 31, 2006 06:25 PM

I have a 1997 Mazda 626LX which has been problem-free for a long time. About a couple months ago, the dashboard lights started to shut down every time I used the left turn signal. Now the dashboard lights will not turn on at all, and my taillights are not working either. (Interestingly the headlights and all three brakelights are working perfectly. Upon examining ... Read More...

1997 Mazda 626 Power Steering Belt

Written by: dozer6 on Sep 09, 2006 11:14 AM

Just replaced the belt on my 1997 626 and now when the engine is running fluid comes boiling out the top of the resevoir. Read More...

Mazda 626

Speakers brand BOSE for Mazda

Written by: juancho2 on Jun 07, 2006 01:18 PM

who knows about speakers brand BOSE for Mazda 626 year 1997? Thanks. Read More...