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Mazda 626 Starting Issues

75 messages,  Last post on Jan 24, 2013 at 3:57 PM

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#65 of 75 Re: 626, 1999 won't start [capttheo1] by capttheo1

Feb 11, 2012 (10:15 pm)

Replying to: capttheo1 (Dec 06, 2011 8:30 am)
update, we had the car towed to the dealer. They tried to get us to buy a used engine-said the head gasket was blown. That was fixed, timing belt replaced (which is what was squealing), oil pump was replaced. Driving fine and then last week the check engine light came on again, still driving fine though-have $176, 000 miles on this car. Took it to a car shop had it checked by hand held computer-says it's the emissions control causing the light to come on, turned light off-that lasted about 3 days, light is on again-still driving just fine. Will have it checked again on Tuesday and maybe take to the dealer or another mechanic to see what the exact problem is and how much it will cost. Already spent $1404 and really don't have the cash to repair any more right now..

#66 of 75 95 mazda wont start by starr101

Mar 26, 2012 (4:21 pm)

i have a 1995 mazda 626 v6 nd it will not start it turns over nd evrything but wont start any help

#67 of 75 starting problem by celticclub

Jun 02, 2012 (5:10 pm)

My 626 started the same problem last night will be taking it to shop this week will let you know results. have a feeling it is a ground problem.

#68 of 75 Re: i have the same problems [gloving40] by celticclub

Jun 06, 2012 (8:04 am)

Replying to: gloving40 (Jul 10, 2011 10:47 am)
try ingtion relay under hood drivers side relay located in black blx by firewall.

#69 of 75 Re: Mazda 626 2002 wont click, window wont roll up, NOTHING [sdlee24] by celticclub

Jun 06, 2012 (8:19 am)

Replying to: sdlee24 (Jul 04, 2009 1:00 pm)
think i found your problem under the hood drivers side on the wheelwell by the firewall is a black box in that box is a 100 amp fuse will look normal even when bad put a lite probe to both ends of it if lites up on one side only that is your prolberm it controls all power to whole car.
good luck.

#70 of 75 Re: check engine light blinking solid blinking solid [texasmazdafan] by texasmazdafan

Sep 19, 2012 (9:20 am)

Replying to: texasmazdafan (Feb 11, 2012 12:33 pm)
Update...my problem was that the relatively expensive after market harmonic balancer did not work for my car. The only thing that fixed the problem was buying the actual Mazda part for big $$$. At least my service guys only charged me a fraction of the original labor price and allowed me to pay over several months. Apparently the "teeth" on the other part did not line up perfectly and we tried two different brand of aftermarket parts - only the Mazda part worked. Have since replaced my third Radiator overflow tank. These things are pieces of crap.

#71 of 75 mazda 626 98 by franko4ire

Jan 23, 2013 (1:00 pm)

car wont run at all was starting it with starting fluid ,had a slow charger on it and have been cranking it ,thought maybe i damaged something for it will not turn over no more any suggestons what to try .in a real bind and all with figuring it out without a test

#72 of 75 Re: check engine light blinking solid blinking solid [texasmazdafan] by franko4ire

Jan 23, 2013 (1:09 pm)

Replying to: texasmazdafan (Sep 19, 2012 9:20 am)
not blinking

#73 of 75 Re: mazda 626 98 [franko4ire] by celticclub

Jan 23, 2013 (7:29 pm)

Replying to: franko4ire (Jan 23, 2013 1:00 pm)
Well none of this is going to be good news.
First never use starting fluid under any circumstances it drys out the heads and cylinders, after awhile the engine becomes dependent on it to start.
Cheapest option now check how much amps starter is pulling.
If starter does not even click need to see if it is getting power to it.
Other then that I hate to say this but using so much starting fluid you more than likley locked the engine up.

#74 of 75 new problem -cutting out when stopped by capttheo1

Jan 24, 2013 (10:50 am)

after fixing the original problem we almost got through 2012 without any major problems. Now the check engine light is on or blinks; the car started cutting off when stopped at lights, waiting to turn, etc. Adjusted the idle but that hasn't really helped a lot. Have tried changing the air flow control sensor and the air flow control valve-so far that; cleaned the throttle, checked plugs .. any suggestions??

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