# \#626 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/1118-tag/1118.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=626 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Remember my 2005 Mazda 6 wagon thread? Now it's repair old or buy used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-my-2005-mazda-6-wagon-thread-now-its-repair-old-or-buy-used/195426)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-my-2005-mazda-6-wagon-thread-now-its-repair-old-or-buy-used/195426 "2024-08-02T07:42:12Z")
Well, the car finally died. I’m heartbroken. :sob: Smoke coming out of the engine when driving, NOT when standing still. One person said based on that it was overheating. Took it to repair guy (who has worked on it bef… --- ## [Weird sound-back left side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-sound-back-left-side/75368)
**Author:** [@celestemk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/celestemk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-sound-back-left-side/75368 "2023-08-10T17:21:56Z")
My Mazda 626 is making a really weird noise somewhere around the back left corner of the car (from the driver's seat). I just noticed it a couple of days ago, ironically enough, shortly after I picked it up from the mech… --- ## [Mazda 626 coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-coolant-leak/185342)
**Author:** [@yasmine.lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yasmine.lee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-coolant-leak/185342 "2022-07-19T18:39:38Z")
Heya, Popped 1ltr of coolant into my radiator along with a lot of water and topped it up about two months ago. Was all great until I noticed my temp gauge rising slightly, went to check the coolant and it was almost emp… --- ## [What is this thing that goes near the ignition coil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-thing-that-goes-near-the-ignition-coil/176230)
**Author:** [@Midgethick\_168025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Midgethick_168025)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-thing-that-goes-near-the-ignition-coil/176230 "2021-04-19T14:10:26Z")
Theres some wires and connectors that go into the ignition coil area on my Mazda 626. I have included a youtube video of the “connector” in question. I thought my coils were bad so I decided to replace it and while I w… --- ## [Charge light comes on when turning the steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-light-comes-on-when-turning-the-steering-wheel/159904)
**Author:** [@xephorce\_164319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xephorce_164319)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-light-comes-on-when-turning-the-steering-wheel/159904 "2020-03-10T02:33:32Z")
Charge light comes on when turning the steering wheel. Ok, so I have a 1991 Mazda 626 DX. Over the past few months, I noticed my charge light would come on when making turns or turning the wheel but it was random and har… --- ## [How to test a cars headlight connector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-a-cars-headlight-connector/53657)
**Author:** [@RIGGIE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIGGIE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-a-cars-headlight-connector/53657 "2019-09-27T02:23:24Z")
I have a 9004 Headlamp in my car. I want to test the female electrical connector to the lamp. I know the connector has a high beam, low beam, & negative. I know which ones they are. Please tell me exactly how to test it … --- ## [Need help ASAP PLEASE!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-asap-please/118115)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Fugate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Fugate)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-asap-please/118115 "2018-10-11T02:44:34Z")
I have a Mazda 626 1995 I’ve been driving it for 2 weeks an two days ago I couldn’t put the car in first or reverse tell it warmed up. Then today I go to leave and the clutch has no resistance and it will not go into gea… --- ## [New Motor Mounts, Does This Look Right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-motor-mounts-does-this-look-right/123274)
**Author:** [@djxpress](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djxpress)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-motor-mounts-does-this-look-right/123274 "2018-08-20T12:17:18Z")
I just had the motor mounts replaced on my 1999 Mazda 626. Does the rubber on these look old? These were supposed to be new, should I be alarmed? --- ## [1999 Mazda 626 - separate keys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-626-separate-keys/122804)
**Author:** [@PatrickDumouchel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickDumouchel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-626-separate-keys/122804 "2018-08-13T23:20:02Z")
Just bought this car. Does my car have separate keys for trunk, ignition and passenger side door? --- ## [Dear Car Talk column about putting a car in neutral at stoplight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-column-about-putting-a-car-in-neutral-at-stoplight/120656)
**Author:** [@RobertForman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertForman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-column-about-putting-a-car-in-neutral-at-stoplight/120656 "2018-07-27T14:43:34Z")
This is a question about your “I don’t see a problem” answer to the guy in Florida who likes to put his transmission in neutral in stopped traffic and at red lights so he can take his foot off the brake. I see a BIG PROB… --- ## [1991 Mazda 626 with difficulty starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-626-with-difficulty-starting/120078)
**Author:** [@KathyKravitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyKravitz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-626-with-difficulty-starting/120078 "2018-06-30T18:26:53Z")
My '91 Mazda 626 is a manual transmission. It has been having difficulty starting. First replaced “cracked battery terminals.” Helped for 2 wks. Then replaced battery. Again, would start fine for about 2 wks. Now, it i… --- ## [1997 Mazda 626 CEL and rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-626-cel-and-rough-idle/116472)
**Author:** [@HenryWatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryWatkin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-626-cel-and-rough-idle/116472 "2018-05-03T01:29:03Z")
Sometimes, especially in cold weather, the Check Engine light on my 1997 Mazda 626 LX (manual transmission) will come on and then the engine runs rough or will even die at idle. The check engine codes are: P0140 02 Sens… --- ## [How can you repair cv boots?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-you-repair-cv-boots/75481)
**Author:** [@debijoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debijoe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-you-repair-cv-boots/75481 "2018-01-21T17:21:53Z")
Hi, I have a 2000 Mazda 626 with 100K miles. I recently took it in for a regular service and the mechanic said that the front CV boots are torn. He said it would cost ~$500 to replace them. Is there any way of repairin… --- ## [Fwd problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fwd-problems/108033)
**Author:** [@evanthedogking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanthedogking)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fwd-problems/108033 "2017-09-26T02:19:23Z")
I jacked up the front of my car and noticed that both front wheels turn when in park. They do full rotations. But that’s not it. When you turn one wheel forward, the other wheel turns backwards and vice versa. It’s fwd. … --- ## [Coolant overflow/leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-overflow-leak/108042)
**Author:** [@evanthedogking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanthedogking)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-overflow-leak/108042 "2017-09-24T19:58:26Z")
I took the car out for a about 30 minutes last night. I did push it a little hard. But this morning I come out and there’s a big puddle of dried coolant on the ground. I popped the hood and there’s coolant dripping out o… --- ## [Mazda 626 Trans Linkage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-trans-linkage/107692)
**Author:** [@evanthedogking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanthedogking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-trans-linkage/107692 "2017-09-10T21:34:18Z")
I have a 1998 Mazda 626 with an auto trans that is acting up. I got it from my uncle who already knew about this problem. When reversing, sometimes both reverse and neutral will respond to throttle input. I’ve reversed u… --- ## [Steering wheel stuck on mazda 626](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-stuck-on-mazda-626/105200)
**Author:** [@Wolfpackfan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfpackfan1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-stuck-on-mazda-626/105200 "2017-06-22T16:23:41Z")
I drive a 95 Mazda LX, manual 5 speed bought new off the lot. Only owner, pretty well maintained. Been a wonderful car. Generally drive \< 200 miles a week, just to work and back. Recently took on a out of town trip … --- ## [Clutch issue on 95 Mazda 626](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-issue-on-95-mazda-626/93516)
**Author:** [@Wolfpackfan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfpackfan1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-issue-on-95-mazda-626/93516 "2016-06-12T07:08:07Z")
Hi there, this post is for after the fact advice and perhaps advice for someone else. I drive a 95 4 cylinder, bought new, 257k, manual. Original clutch. I don't drive it hard. Clutch would not release one day, but … --- ## [Mazda stalls intermittently while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-stalls-intermittently-while-driving/90382)
**Author:** [@vagabond\_in\_VA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vagabond_in_VA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-stalls-intermittently-while-driving/90382 "2015-06-24T19:19:45Z")
I have a 2000 Mazda 626, V6, 5-speed with 157,000 miles. The car cuts out (as if it's loosing fuel) and stalls intermittently. This has been happening for 3-4 weeks and neither my regular mechanic nor the Mazda dealer ca… --- ## [Mazda 626 late shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-late-shifting/89722)
**Author:** [@PaulNewman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulNewman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2015, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-late-shifting/89722 "2015-04-30T07:51:07Z")
Hi, I have a 1999 Mazda 626. Lately, it seems to shift into 2nd gear much too late - ~5000 rpm - regardless of acceleration. Is there a good place to start diagnosing this problem? I've heard everything from new tranny… --- ## [1999 Mazda 626 Rough idle in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-626-rough-idle-in-drive/83418)
**Author:** [@Joisey\_Jeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joisey_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-626-rough-idle-in-drive/83418 "2014-05-01T21:42:33Z")
Replaced the idle air solenoid and the car still vibrates in drive when at the light, etc.. Engine mounts were replaced though I am sure that isn't relevant. Anything I can look for? --- ## [1999 Mazda 626 4 cyl horn wont shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-626-4-cyl-horn-wont-shut-off/84616)
**Author:** [@Joisey\_Jeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joisey_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2014, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-626-4-cyl-horn-wont-shut-off/84616 "2014-04-25T05:05:38Z")
This car has been one problem after another though I am determined to get it fixed, too much money invested not to. After replacing the two horns, checking ground, security system and any other possible issues between th… --- ## ['99 Mazda 626 Transmission does not go in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mazda-626-transmission-does-not-go-in-drive/83411)
**Author:** [@Joisey\_Jeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joisey_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mazda-626-transmission-does-not-go-in-drive/83411 "2014-04-16T20:17:58Z")
Recently my daughters 626 stopped going into drive, 1st and 2nd as well as reverse work. Any idea? Dealer says the transmission is shot...I would like another opinion. Has fluid though I do not know the last time the fil… --- ## [Do I need a new fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-fuel-pump/84606)
**Author:** [@KyleMazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KyleMazda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-fuel-pump/84606 "2014-04-14T23:35:56Z")
I have a 99 Mazda 626 (automatic) and in the past year it has stalled out on 3 separate occasions after coming to a stop at a stoplight. The car sputters off, the wheel locks and it just dies. After this happens the car … --- ## [Date of manufacture Mazda6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/date-of-manufacture-mazda6/84482)
**Author:** [@Claypool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claypool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2014, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/date-of-manufacture-mazda6/84482 "2014-04-06T04:08:25Z")
Anyone know where to find the date of manufacture on a 2010 Mazda6? I see nothing on the door posts. Reason is there has been a recall for 42K vehicles concerning a spider that has to build up fuel pressure or something … --- ## [2000 Mazda 626 - Losing Injector Pulse as engine fires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-626-losing-injector-pulse-as-engine-fires/84314)
**Author:** [@AussiePaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AussiePaul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-626-losing-injector-pulse-as-engine-fires/84314 "2014-03-24T17:40:56Z")
I am in dire need fro ideas and assistance. My niece has a 2000 Mazda 626 2.0L that cut out while she was driving. To cut a long story short here is a summary of the problem and what has been checked and changed. PRO… --- ## [90K maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90k-maintenance/84228)
**Author:** [@61Comet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/61Comet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90k-maintenance/84228 "2014-03-18T01:55:26Z")
I have a 2001 Mazda 626 with 90k miles. I did the 60K maintenance at 67k miles. Should I do the 90K now or can I wait until I'm closer to 97K miles? --- ## [What should be done to 2001 Mazda 626?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-done-to-2001-mazda-626/82236)
**Author:** [@Madmadison2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madmadison2002)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-done-to-2001-mazda-626/82236 "2013-11-14T20:55:15Z")
Hi folks, Back in 2002, I bought my mother a 2001 Mazda 626 4-cyl Auto with about 12k miles. Fast forward to today and it has 32k miles on it. Needless to say it sits a lot in the hot texas sun. When I bought it I a… --- ## [Coolant Leak 2002 Mazda 626](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-2002-mazda-626/82011)
**Author:** [@MileHi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MileHi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-2002-mazda-626/82011 "2013-10-30T19:14:50Z")
I have a 2002 Mazda 626 with 134,00 miles. About a month ago there was a large coolant leak in the middle part of the engine. My mechanic replaced the coolant by-pass hose from the thermostat housing under exhaust mani… --- ## [Mazda/Eunos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-eunos/81687)
**Author:** [@Eunos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eunos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-eunos/81687 "2013-10-07T16:39:09Z")
Early in the 90's Mazda marketed a marque named Eunos. It was based a luxury sedan based on the Mazda CA platform. It may have shared some components with the Ford Telstar which was marketed in Japan at the same time h… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/1118-tag/1118.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=626)