# 1991 Mazda 626 with difficulty starting **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** mazda, 626\ **Created:** [June 29, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-626-with-difficulty-starting/120078 "2018-06-29T19:00:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KathyKravitz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/779978/32.png) [@KathyKravitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyKravitz)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-626-with-difficulty-starting/120078/1 "2018-06-29T19:00:56Z")
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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-626-with-difficulty-starting/120078/2 "2018-06-29T20:27:24Z")
Does it have an aftermarket radio? Or alarm? I am thinking the car has a parasitic drain from something connected to the battery. The 2 items I mentioned are very likely culprits. But a good mechanic can check for this and pinpoint the draw from checking fuses. His time won’t be free, but then neither are car batteries. ---
**Author:** ![KathyKravitz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/779978/32.png) [@KathyKravitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyKravitz)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-626-with-difficulty-starting/120078/3 "2018-06-30T18:26:53Z")
That’s very interesting! Yes, it has an aftermarket radio. However, that radio has been there for a good ten years… Also, the battery lasted for six years. It’s a worthwhile thing for me to look into, though. So, thank you for your input!! ---
**Author:** ![cdaquila](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cdaquila/32/18089_2.png) [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-626-with-difficulty-starting/120078/4 "2018-07-01T02:55:01Z")