What happens when the light goes on on a Mazda 626?
When the light goes on, it enters a Fail-Safe mode (the EPC solenoid opens up and brings line pressure up to ‘max’) the only catch is it raises the fluid pressure well beyond normal specs (it goes from 100 to 400 PSI). It is at this time where you get your major failures.
Is it right to buy a manual transmission in a Mazda 626?
The right thing to buy in these cars is a manual transmission. The one in my ’99 ES V6 has been absolutely bulletproof – still performing like new at 176k miles. Clutch has seemingly failed at about 145,000. It failed at about 90,000 and had it replaced for $900.
What happens when a clutch master cylinder has a problem?
When the clutch master cylinder has any problems, it can cause issues with shifting gears, which will take away from the overall drivability of the vehicle and can even damage to the transmission. Usually a clutch slave cylinder will produce a few symptoms that alert the driver that a problem has occurred and needs to be serviced.
How much does a transmission cooler cost on a Mazda 626?
Keep in mind that once your car goes in safe mode, your transmission fluid will get burnt up real fast. A transmission cooler cost about 40-50 bucks, and will extend the life of the poorly designed Mazda/Ford transmission.
How much does it cost to change the transmission on a Mazda 626?
Same as the diagnosis test done at Mazda last week cost me $300 instead of $79.95 as the mechanic had to do all these tests and take it out for a test drive – the hours were counted and I had to pay to find out it was the transmission – and after all that – transmission is ok – it was the Transmission Range Switch which needed to be changed.
When the light goes on, it enters a Fail-Safe mode (the EPC solenoid opens up and brings line pressure up to ‘max’) the only catch is it raises the fluid pressure well beyond normal specs (it goes from 100 to 400 PSI). It is at this time where you get your major failures.
When did Mazda change from automatic to OBD II?
(Mazda switched the Automatic 626 to OBD II around the 1996 model year, so if you have a ’96 or later, you’ll need a full-fledged OBD II-compatible scan tool.) A Mazda Technical Service Bulletin exists for some 1999-2001 models.
What is TSB 05-005 / 02 for Mazda 626?
TSB 05-005/02 deals with one specific circumstance: “After extended highway driving, the O/D off light is blinking and code P1783 is set (excessive ATF temperature). Occasionally there will be overflow through the dipstick tube and harsh shifting.