2000 1.8 626 A few days ago engine cut out for approx 1-2 seconds while being driven in gear restarted before gear disengaged. been Ok starting and running...
... My guess (and I'm no pro at this like John is) is either fuel pump or ECU. Faultfinding 101- are the plugs wet or dry after it cuts out? Is there power to...
If I had to guess.. (and I am) I would check the relays, and the ignition switch.. I would also try to pull any fault codes that there may be stored.. It does...
So, like many before me I need new rear calipers for my '99 GSi Estate. (The handbrake won't adjust, and one is leaking slightly). I have a choice of (for 2,...
Hi Chris.. Personally, I would go for the cheapest option.. and that isn't a bad price by the way.. A recon caliper should have everything replaced other that...
Hi all, just bought a gsi at the weekend,however driver and rear passenger door on dvr side are rusting along seams on the inside. Also rear arches along the...
Hi John, and welcome to the club... To be fair, any car will rust if neglected, but in general these are not known for being rustbuckets. The underneath...
Thanks for quick reply John! Yes it looks like chassis is ok, just all the bits bolted to it are rusting!! [:)] As I said before it looks like surface rust,...
Without seeing the doors, it would be difficult to say, however, I reckon there will be quite a few years left in them yet.. A rub down and some hammerite will...
The light is not the most accurate item on the car, and has been known to be anywhere between 1 and 2 gallons.. If you really want to know, then carry a can of...
Interesting- My V reg GSi just failed the MOT with a small rust perforation on the sill near the drivers seatbelt mount. There are several other rust patches...
I have a 626 GXi S reg Green metallic collour. It is absolutely rust free. I don't wash my car that often. I think my car has some form of paint protection. I...
Hi Ray, I bought the car from a dealer, I´m the 3rd owner, only (service type) paperwork is old MOT which was done in Edinburgh last year. I also think its...
Hi all, after having quite a few months of relatively problem free Mazda motoring, I've not got a new problem! My 2001 626 sport has been slowly getting worse...
Just to add further to my last post. I have had problems with misfiring from cylinder 2 in the last couple of weeks, but put that down to a faulty ignition...
Replacing the lead may cure the misfiring, and is probably something I would recommend anyway.. maybe change the plug as well.. I doubt it would help the...
Hi John.. ... 1. Bad smoke on starting after been stood a while.. Valve seals. 2. No, not serious, just annoying.. 3. As the head normally has to come off to...
Hi, thanks for the advice John, I'll have a look at doing it myself then (famous last words!). I was going to replace the leads and plugs anyway, so I'll...
Changed the timing belt on my 626 this morning. A fairly straightforward job. 4 Hours total. http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/8511swann/26102008597.jpg ...
Hi, I looked for you on Reunion.com, but you weren't there. Please connect with me so we can keep in touch. -Kristiaan Do You Know Kristiaan? YES - Connect...
John..Thinking about buying one locally with FSH 106k on clock,any known faults to watch out for? any comments appreciated cheerrs and Happy New Year Michael...
Hi Michael.. Should be reliable as are all the Mazda's, economy will be reasonable, although not up to today's figures... performance is pretty good on...
Hi all, Im reluctantly selling my Mazda 626 2.0 lxi, (Need to downsize). I'll list all the relavent details below, and i have posted some photos in my album,...
hi guys i am tryin to source a new pad for my remote fob (1997 newer shape 626) its the two rubber buttons type, unlock dark grey, lock light grey. tried ebay...
Stu, Â I am sure that you will probablly get many replies to this. I had to get one a couple of years ago for my 626. What I did was go to a local locksmiths...
