You can set the sort order of messages? Just click on the link in the date column. Your preferences will be remembered, so you don't have to do it again when you return.
Whilst away on holiday a nearby lightning strike knackered the computer whose hard drive contained my 626 manual. The following day it was noted that the head...
Not been a good time for you then... I can help you out with all the info.. I am keeping the manuals although the car is going.. If you haven't seen the post,...
Hello, wondered if someone can help me out, i have late 1997 mazda 626 2Ltr.LXi and the engine has developed an eratic idle. I have browsed the message board...
Hi Martyn.. Unfortunately, you needed the A and C connections in the diagnostic box. As the model changed in '97, is yours a GE 92-97 or GF 97-99 The two cars...
Here is the list from the other club.. Sold RUSSELLG 300 Engine complete Sold RUSSELLG 40 gearbox Sold RUSSELLG 40 Cruise Control Sold RUSSELLG 20 front...
Hello there! I own a Mazda 626 1.8L. I am currently looking to set up a keyless entry/remote starter (and car alarm if possible) at my Mazda. It was not...
Hi there.. I had exactly the same on my 626GT.. that car is now being broke up, but the alarm is already sold.. however, here is a link to the supplier I...
Hi John, thanks for the reply to my problem, looks like its a "GF" model...and the local garage would charge me £50 just to read the codes...so i will take...
... Hi Martyn I have a Mazda 626 GXI 2001 (2000cc). I had to read diagnostic info from the diagnostic connector. (Details at www.auto-diagnostics-codes.com)....
Hi Steve, and thanks for the link.. which is www.auto-diagnostic-codes.com (without the s on diagnostic) However, on looking at their connection details, they...
i have a mazda 626 1999year se auto and the steering wheel is very tacky. any idea how much a replacement would be and maybe from where to purchase from?...
Hi there.. I would be tempted to try and clean the wheel.. yours will have an airbag, which makes the wheel expensive.. over £400 new... Check with the...
Hi there I'm a new owner of an '02 626 GXi SE 2.0 hatch, and am *really* pleased with it. (Why are they so underrated?) Anyway, a few questions, if anyone can...
Hi Rog, and welcome to the club.. Underated as in they cost more than the opposition... then again, they are better cars in my opinion, and you pay for what...
thanks for that John. I've done the head gasket job in the street in the rain, as usual! Anyway, as you might expect for a 4 stroke novice such as myself it...
Hi Denzil.. I presume you double checked the position of the dowel pins on the camshaft pulleys.. this important, they can be fitted wrongly.. Did I send you...
John..Im looking at this 626 estate,the owner says the speedo has stopped working because of an electrical problem at the gearbox end? Do you know whether this...
Hi Mike.. Yes, if the speedo is electronic, there is a sensor mounted on top of the gearbox, towards the rear.. It sticks up and is held in by a small bolt.....
John..Thanks as usual,is that sensor visible within the engine compartment as its FWD?and if there is no output does this mean the sensor is faulty or is it...
Right. I've checked all that and both distributor and sprockets are right. With P1 at TDC and the I and E marks aligned on the cam sprockets and the cam dowels...
By the way. When it does lamely start up on 1 cyl or whatever it is, the rev counter shows no RPM at all. Fair enough it isn't doing many RPM but it must be...
I've got it going. After speaking to my mate who is a mechanic, who asked me, "When it's lamely running is the exhaust manifold getting hot?" To which I...
Yes Michael, the sensor is on top of the gearbox, towards the rear, near the bulkhead.. You are correct in thinking no output means it's broke.. It would be...
Glad to hear you got it going.. You need to short TEN & GND in the diagnostic box before you set the ignition timing.. you will also need to set the idle...
Hi Michael. If you mean cost, then it is an expensive part (£130+) but luckily, the same part is on all 626 models from 92 onwards, so you should be able to...
