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Mazda 626 Troubles

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#2197 of 2544 1995 Mazda 626 Idle and Stalling Out Issue by leighanne26

Nov 09, 2006 (7:59 am)

I have put so much money into this car, and it just never seems to stop! Now I have a new problem hopefully someone can help me so I know what to fix. When my car comes to a complete stop it seems to be Idle rough/low then it just eventually stalls out. I have even had the car just die after it stalls out, and after playing with the fuse box and the batter connectors the car started again. Is this an electrical problem or intake problem? Any thoughts or suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
Sick and Tire Mazda Owner!

#2198 of 2544 1991 626 A/T sticks in park by agitatedinabq

Nov 09, 2006 (10:59 pm)

Hey been going thru the site here, nice, I need some help tho, shifter seems to lock in park and i have to shake itback and forth continually to shift into gear. Sometimes only a few times tho sometimes I literrally cant get for hours. I nocticed a few HUNDRED messages back that someone else had the same probs tho I couldnt find any responses to it. PLZ HELP..............and what in the world is the hold button suposed to do????
 
Thanks all

#2199 of 2544 Re: 1996 Mazda 626 has no compression in all four cylinders [dadio] by nik626

Nov 10, 2006 (5:16 am)

Replying to: dadio (Aug 31, 2006 1:04 pm)
See if the engine is a interference engine. If it is that would explain alot. If it is the the values are bent.
 
What is an interference engine? An interference design is such that the timing is just right to allow the valves to open into the cylinder where they share space with the piston. The valves must be closed in order for the piston to peak; the piston must be below peak in order for the valves to open. Interference engines may offer higher compression for this ability to bring the piston right to the top of the head. Conversely, if the timing belt or timing ever goes on an interference engine while running, the valves will all be shot from being mangled by the pistons still in motion. Non-interference engines are less costly to repair in this event.

#2200 of 2544 2002 Mazda 626 Crankshaft positioner sensor help by lisa31

Nov 10, 2006 (9:33 pm)

Can anyone tell me where the crankshaft positioner sensor is located & if it is hard to replace? & if you think that is my problem??
  
When the car is moving, the car seems fine; when I come to a complete stop or a short stop & try to take off again, the idle drops & the engine jumps. I chnaged the coil sensor and it didn't help, so I am thinking the camshaft positioner sensor? Or any other suggestions??
 
 

#2201 of 2544 1995 626 V6 won't start when air temp outside is warm by my_old_mazda

Nov 11, 2006 (7:51 pm)

Hi - new here and looking for any info I can get on this problem. I have a 1995 626 LX V6 - 5 speed. When the weather is cold (under about 60F) the car starts right up. If it's warm out, or raining, the car won't start at all. I've been reading some of the posts and am wondering if it's a problem with the fuel regulator or maybe the fuel injector? I'd like to have some sort of idea what's wrong before I bring it in to my mechanic - I have a little issue with trust... Thanks in advance for your help!

#2202 of 2544 Mazda 626 by tahbasb

Nov 11, 2006 (9:53 pm)

Replying to: puttering (Oct 31, 2006 10:28 am)
I am looking very seriously at buying a used 1998 mazda 626 for between $4,500-5,000 with 90,000-110,000 on it. I pretty much gathered from reading the posts here that I should avoid the auto transmission (I prefer manual anyway). I have already narrowed the scope to 2 manual trans cars but looking at this site gives me 2nd thoughts. The 626 really seems to be a car with never ending problems. Everyone is complaining about one thing or the other and noone seems to stand by it. Honestly, is the 626 manual trans really as bad as it sounds here?
Opinions will be greatly appreciated

#2203 of 2544 75K on our DoubleOught by skibry1

Nov 11, 2006 (10:48 pm)

We have never been stranded in our 4cyl 5spd and really
enjoy the economy. Simple prevent maintenance and would
buy again.

#2204 of 2544 Re: 75K on our DoubleOught [skibry1] by tahbasb

Nov 12, 2006 (9:04 am)

Replying to: skibry1 (Nov 11, 2006 10:48 pm)
Thanks for the input. From all of who are 626 owners, would you say its wise to get one with about 100,000 miles on it already. I live in the DC area and I assume about 9,000 miles done a year

#2205 of 2544 Re: 75K on our DoubleOught [tahbasb] by gyates

Nov 15, 2006 (9:26 am)

Replying to: tahbasb (Nov 12, 2006 9:04 am)
Just my 2 cents worth. I bought my daughter a 99 ES V6 with just over 100k in August of this year. It has the auto trans as well. So far, no problems. She has about 103k on it now. Only 2 minor issues had to fixed after I bought it. Issue one was the Check engine light popped on, and all it needed was the EGR passages cleaned out. Second issue was a fluid leak, which turned out to be a bad gasket at the transmission. Had service performed on transmission, including new gasket, and problem is resolved. So far, we are pleased with the car.

#2206 of 2544 2.0L Engine by jaybird22

Nov 16, 2006 (6:13 pm)

Ive got a buddy with a 626 with a 2.0L with an auto trans in it. He has had a lot of problems out of the car, the trans went out earlier this year, last month the timing belt broke on it. He had some troubles with it today, he is no mechanic, he hauled it to our shop and the engine is locked up in it. His wife said the oil pressure light flickered on and off a couple times and then it quit. I was wondering if there are any other vehicles that we could swap out an engine with? Would a Ford Contour engine bolt up in this car? Any others that anybody knows about?

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