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my husbands key fob has decided to pack up, his changed the battery still doesn't work. Where could you pick up a replacement and is it worth it...
cazcheesman
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May 14, 2009
5:58 pm
2566
Presuming that the problem IS the keyfob (more than likely) then try a search on ebay for a replacement.. obviously look for the exact same type.. pictures...
John
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May 14, 2009
6:58 pm
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Have you tried a local locksmith who specialises in car keys/fobs. I had to replace on for my car about 2-3 years ago, it cost about £40. The main dealer was...
Pete Ledger
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May 15, 2009
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hiya - got a 1999 626 - 1.8 - got it from police so no log book etc. How much oil do i need to do a change and what viscosities are reccomended? Im up to nrly...
elsworthnick
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May 22, 2009
3:50 pm
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Hi Nick.. Oil will be a good quality 10W40 semi-synthetic.. At a guess, around 3.5 - 4 litres. Drain plug is on the sump somewhere, usually the bottom, but...
John
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May 22, 2009
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Hi My mazda 626, 1998 (newer shape), 2.0 litre. The car starts ok and idles and runs ok. However, when acclerating or when there is a load on the engine (ie...
sbetts992003
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May 26, 2009
7:19 pm
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You can't really check the leads.. but as a rule, they start to breakdown from around 60K miles... I would start by checking the plugs first, and change if...
John
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May 26, 2009
8:31 pm
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Thanks Mileage is 100k, so plugs should theoretically have another 8k of life left. I'd prefer not to spend any money on it, unless it's really, really...
sbetts992003
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May 27, 2009
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You still need to check the plugs.. mainly for the condition, but the colour will give an idea how it's running.. give em a clean, and check the gap.. usually...
John
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May 27, 2009
2:18 pm
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Cheers John - what would we do without you!!...
elsworthnick
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May 29, 2009
2:30 pm
2575
Is there anywhere to get parts easily. I am in Devon. Scrappers are useless and I really love my Mazda and want to keep it for as long as possible(M reg) Jean...
jean.hendy
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Jun 12, 2009
7:58 pm
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Hi Jean, and welcome to the club... I would say the breakers are going to be the cheapest, and the best way to find something, is to use the find a part type...
John
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Jun 12, 2009
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Dear John, Arf Arf arf!!!BIG engine, very tempting. I tried 247 and suddenly saw after I had signed up that there was a £1.50 charge. That's OK if it is a 1...
Jean Hendy
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Jun 13, 2009
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Hi Jean, Sorry, I didn't know about the £1.50 charge on 247... they all used to be free.. Personally, I would try another one. As I said, the scrappers...
John
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Jun 13, 2009
9:42 am
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Thanks for all your help John. I have paid £40 for one from ebay scrapper but no guarantees it will not break in the post. We'll see.....Best wishes Jean ... ...
Jean Hendy
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Jun 13, 2009
1:31 pm
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We have a Mazda 626 2002 reg, Estate, GXi SE, unfortunately my wife connected it (very gently) (hardly felt anything) to a wall and broke the near side...
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Jun 16, 2009
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Hi Mike, and welcome to the club.. Your part number is GG3E-51-070C The earlier (pre99) model is GE4T-51-070 My guess is that there is a slight difference.. ...
John
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Jun 16, 2009
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Hi John     Many thanks - I've also had a reply from 1st choice spares - they are quoting me £46 including VAT and delivery, but I'll get them to check the...
Mike Clegg
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Jun 16, 2009
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2583
To be honest Mike.. at that price, I'd enquire at the dealers first.. it seems very expensive for a pattern part.. they are normally around half that. John...
John
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Jun 16, 2009
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Hi John     Okay - I'll try that first - many thanks again. ________________________________ From: John <einst@...> To:...
Mike Clegg
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Jun 16, 2009
3:10 pm
2585
Ok thanks, will do these. Thought I'd do the fuel filter first, as it has never been changed, and I alredy have it. In one of your previous posts you said " it...
sbetts992003
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Jun 16, 2009
4:27 pm
2586
It is slightly different with your model, but the result is the same.. Lift the rear seat cushion, and remove the service hole cover. Disconnect the fuel pump...
John
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Jun 16, 2009
6:24 pm
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ok thanks (you make this a great forum) - easy when you know how :) Have removed the fuel pipe at the top of the fuel filter. Can't seem to figure out how to...
sbetts992003
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Jun 16, 2009
6:53 pm
2588
The service manual only states the following:- release the fuel pressure disconnect the battery Remove the air cleaner disconnect the fuel hoses remove the nut...
John
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Jun 16, 2009
7:29 pm
2589
hello all i have got mazda 626 year 2000 the passanger window dont go up or down where is the best place to try and look at where the fault is switches ect...
terry moore
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Jun 30, 2009
5:02 pm
2590
Hi Terry.. If any of the other windows work, then it is most likely to be a switch, or the motor itself.. If only the drivers works, check the on/off switch in...
John
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Jun 30, 2009
5:39 pm
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Cheers john again need to take door panel off the or is the switch pull out cheers From: mazda626uk@... [mailto:mazda626uk@...] On ...
TERRY
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Jun 30, 2009
8:15 pm
2592
The switch in the passenger door may pull out, although as with the drivers, may be screwed from the inside.. removing the panel is better any, as you will...
John
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Jun 30, 2009
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2593
Hello all has any body got a drivers door window switch unit as this is what I need for mazda 626 on x reg year 2000 what have you got and how much thanks all ...
TERRY
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Jul 1, 2009
10:35 am
2594
Hello to the group. My name is John, I live in Wareham. Dorset and I have just got myself a 1983 Mazda 626 LX. Is there anyone else got one out there, can...
John T Smith
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