Mazda 626

Check the 1995 626 transmission fluid for a burnt smell. Check in front of the radiator, and insure that the transmission cooler fins are clean. Have a computer code check performed to see if any internal transmission codes show up.

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My MX6 was just doing this on the way home. If I stepped on the gas, braked, or turned it would stop. The frequency of the knocking noise would increase with the speed, but seemed louder the slower I was going. The brakes were just done last week. Anyway, in my case the wheel lug nuts were loose, I could just unscrew them by hand! I will be calling the garage tomorrow to let them know.

Remove the wheel and the brake caliper. Remove the two 18mm bolts that hold the brake caliper bracket, and remove it and the rotor. Remove the small bolt that holds the antilock brake sensor and remove the sensor. Remove the 32mm axle nut. The nut may be hard to remove but it is right hand thread. You can remove the two 18mm bolts from the bottom of the strut and swing the whole wheel bearing assembly out just barely far enough to remove the axle without removing the lower ball joint. The axle is splined in the wheel bearing assembly and you can knock it out with a block of hard wood and a hammer. Reach back along the axle with a long extension and remove the two nuts holding the axle carrier bearing. Be careful not to let the axle fall down and damage the axle seal in the transmission. The axle should slide easily out of the transmission and only a tiny bit of fluid will leak out. Hope this helps. Good luck.

In my experience, you'll want to start with the fluid level and condition check. Should be bright red and smell fresh. If it's brown, or smells burnt, change the fluid and see if that helps. If that's ok, then try to figure out what gear(s) it's slipping in. Questions like what gear(s), what temperature(s), and what speeds it does it will be VERY helpful to a transmission repair facility. answer check fluid first if it is burnt and dirty the damage has already been done used to have adjustments on bands in transmissions they are not built the same anymore either your transmission is wearing out or your torque converter is going out

If the overdrive's off light is on that means it's off. If it is off then the overdrive is on.

Could be a bad ignitor, those were notorious for overheating and cracking in years up to 1994. The ignitor is the trigger circuit inside the distributor, by the way.

I replaced distributor and problem was fixed

I had the same problem on a 1991 626. It also was a bad igniter that I believe is built into the distributor. The mechanic said to replace the dstributor, I did, and it's still running fine. (4years later)

Bill Smith

Sounds like the thermostat is not opening and needs to be replaced

overdrive off light

The o2 sensor being referenced is located in the front end of the car underneath the cover with caution hand on it, the bank 2 o2 sensor is located behind the engine just before the catalytic converter.

it really takes 6x8 for both front and rear but 5x7 will work too. they are almost interchangeable.

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You can try to replace it. If you have a book on your car, look for a picture of it. You can find it pretty easily in a junk yard if you know where to look. If you have already replaced it, try having the check engine light cleared. If it comes back on, or still reads that error even after replacing the sensor, it may be a bigger problem. It could be in the wiring system or even the computer. Try to replace it first. Instructions will be in the book, and all it involves is unplugging the old sensor and removing two bolts. Installation of the replacement is the reverse.

on top of the air filter box. should be labeled clearly

the filter is located inside the transmission fluid pan. There is often a drain plug which will allow the transimission fluid to be drained out. From there the pan is held on by numerous bolts which circle the pan. Once removed the filter is located inside. You will need a new gasket to go on when you re install the pan. Also new transmission fluid.

It means that you're headed for an expensive transmission repair. Have it checked by a reputable transmission shop before it leaves you stranded.

I have 182 k on my 1996 4-cylinder Mazda 626

There is a little switch beside the light inside the hatch. When you open the hatch, look up at the inside back of the hatch lid, where the inside light is. The light itself has a switch to keep the light off, so that you can leave the hatch open without the light beeing on. Then, beside the light (attached to it, but off to the side), there is a small lever switch that enables /disables the interior lock / unlock switch. That's so you can give someone the valet key when they are working on the car, or just parking it. The valet key won't open the glove box or the hatch. It's a security feature.

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John

Since it is OBD11 it requires a scanner to retrieve the codes. Most parts stores will read then for free.

you can use a car scanner to clear it out.

its because you blew the fuse on the illumination just swap it out.

same problem

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In between the valve cover and intake manifold. Towards the front of the motor. You see your upper radiator hose goes right to it. You'll have to remove the hoses that go from your valve cover to the throttle body to access it.

A 2000 Mazda 626 gas tank will hold approximately 17 gallons of gas. This includes the two gallons of reserve gas that the vehicle holds.

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All the warning lights are supposed to turn on for a few seconds as a "bulb check" when turning the key to start the car. Do the lights stay on after the car has started? If so, you could have anything from a faulty ground to a damaged computer.