shifter control cable is probably come off @ linkage
will a 1997 Mazda 626 transmission or engine interchange with a 1999-2002 Mazda 626 transmission or engine
Mazda 626 does have reverse if its a 5 speed standard H shift then it is 6th gear.
distributor or coil
I had the same issue with a 1990 Mazda 626 and replacing the timing belt cured it.
You can adjust the camshaft on your 1997 Mazda 626 with the camshaft adjustment bolts. You can access the camshaft adjustment bolts by removing the cylinder heads.
About two years.
Mazda 626 1.8Ltr 1997-2002 Engine code FP Is an interference engine.
code 1170
On a 1997 Mazda 626 4-cyl, the (electric) fuel pump is located inside the gas tank.
Right behind the battery. Right side. Beside the transmission. Follow your hand down in the hole and you can feel it
2 dollars
under left front of bumper