sounds like... starter.
The alternator is below pipework and fittings and will take a long time to remove - according to my mechanic. Going to do it myself even though it will take me even longer!
Make sure the alternator is mounted square to the crank pulley and the bolts holding it are the right size. Some bolts have a bigger diameter that the threaded part or there are bushings in the alternator. If the wrong bolt was used or a bushing was not in the hole in the alternator, it will sit at a slight angle and tear up the belt. No reason it should be damaged, but make sure the crank pulley is tight and running straight. If it had a slight wobble that would do it also.
It probably needs a tune up. My 1998 Mazda 626 was idling very rough, so I did a tune-up by replacing the spark plugs and wires. This made the engine run better, but the rought idling continued. I took it to my mechanic, and he found a vacuum leak somewhere, and $270 later, it idles smooth as glass
It should be on the upper left side of the firewall. There is typically a single vacuum line running to it, along with one electrical connection. Most Mazda EGR boost sensors are made by Hitachi, so if it is the original boost senor, it should say Hitachi on it somewhere. If you follow the EGR lines around, you should find it eventually. By the way, EGR boost senor issues are a common problem on all Mazda's made around this time and a dealer should know how to fix it.
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the common cause why the light is on is that your alternator is not working well,try to have your alternator checked .may be the carbon brush is already worn out.
The 1999 Mazda 626 alternator is located on the right hand side of the engine. The alternator will be near the front of the engine.
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you have to loosen the top alternator bolt alowing the alternator to swing forward loosening the belt
It is built into the alternator...
In the alternator
Remove passenger side Rack and pinion arm and slide out Alternator .