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Like everyone else my transmission on my 2000 Mazda went out as well. There has to be something that we all can do about this. At least fix our cars with a recall or give us back the money we put into it for the obvious defective part that was put in the car in the first place. Like a previous commenter, everyone thinks I am crazy because everyone is getting different diagnostic.
Those that fixed my transmission (this year, Feb.) are trying to say it's not the transmission, it's electrical. Good Year says it's not electrical it's the transmission, and Mazda says that they don't see anything electrical it's just that it's not a "Mazda" transmission.
But I know very well it is the transmission because the OD light flashes, the RPM rises, and the car jerks like the engine is about come out the hood.
If someone knows what can be done please advise me because I am truly frustrated. I can't afford to continue buying cars every year like some people. I take care of the one I have, but when there are faulty parts put in the car, you can't help, but to buy another one or continue to throw good money at bad things.
From here on out, I will go with the real cars... Honda and Toyota. At least I know they will pay for themselves over and over again when I don't even have any more payments left.
I just bought a used Mazda 626 LX 96 model without doing any research before going for the car. Now the o/d light is coming up and the gear is working a terrible manner. Can anybody advise me on how to fix this problem, or email me wreck_07@yahoo.com
Your comments will be highly appreciated.
Your O/D light is flashing usually just means you need a Transmission Sensor (normally on the outside of the Transmission).It could also need a Transmission Coil replaced. Either way do not listen to any idiots trying to tell you a new Transmission is needed.
I have a 1990 626 dx with 190k my transmision is going out as well, why would mazda ever put a ford probe trany in what is a very good car?? $1500.00 to rebiuld well worth it.
My 1997 626 first experienced the flashing o/d light several years ago while it was still under warranty, but it had stopped by the time I got it to the dealer. Dealer said they never heard of the flashing o/d light and told me the car was fine. Transmission went out 6 months after the warranty ended, had it replaced for $2k, now it just went out again. I'm going to drive it into Lake Michigan.
I have a 2000 Mazda 626 LX 2.0L bought the car about 2 years ago ran like a champ. Here is where it all starts, harder to start takes a few turns, driveshafts are goin, seems like tranny is starting to act up breaks, staibalizer links gone warped rotors other than that very nice on the outside and the thing is it only got 87,000 miles. Now why would mazda make such a poor car there had been a couple of recalls on the 2000 model, but it has nothing to do with the problems I got oh yeah and it overheats and it idles funny A/C only works on the freeway now tell me that this isn't a POS.
2000 Mazda 626 ES (4 Cyl) Just today I experienced the lurching of the transmission like it was going to come out of the hood in addition to the OD light flashing. I am arranging for towing as we speak. Please, if any of the previous posts have had any results please let me know. grrams@adelphia.net
Just bought a 1992 Mazda 626 LX. Like many before, I'm about to venture into fixing my shifting problem. The car shifts to 2nd just fine, but delays when going into 3rd, but will not go into 4th. Before I replace the tranny, did anyone fix this problem with buying any certain sensor. I'm not really worried about replacing the tranny, I can do that. I'll get a rebuilt one for $80.00 from salvage yard (30 day warrany). Anyway, if someone can save me some time, please write...
I own a 1994 Mazda 626. The automatic transmission of my Mazda went bad after 54,000 miles. The transmission was rebuilt in 1999. Then, the car started having problems with the speedometer (still not fixed) and The transmission went bad again after 136,000 miles. Now the car shakes and the a/c went bad in 2002.
I have a 1995 Mazda 626 Standard Transmission that I purchased used and it has been working O.K. for a car that has 170,000 miles on it.
Recently, I have noticed that as the weather is getting colder, the shifting into gear of my manual transmission has been getting harder. Even with the clutch all the way down, I have to force the shifter into the 1st gear and the rest are about the same until the car warms up. I never had this problem in the summer when the weather was hot.
Someone suggested that I put a lighter transmission fluid in the transmission because the heavier fluid was keeping it from shifting easily in the colder weather. Could this be possible? Please, if someone knows what this is please let me know.
I have a 1995 mazda 626lx 5sp and my speedometer stopped working along with the rest of my Gauges is there a fuse for this or do I have to replace my whole cluster. Please respond someone Id appreciate i.
Just bought a '97 626 today, with 117k miles on it. Before finding this site. Man am I glad it's a manual. Best of luck to you all.
We just bought a 1995 Mazda 626 with 154,000 miles on it. I ran a Carfax before purchasing. Two owners (rental car company 2 yrs; next owner 10 yrs), who kept up with the service on the car RELIGIOUSLY. Runs smooth as silk. Sorry to read all the problems others are/were having. It's always a good thing to check Carfax before purchasing a car. I'll post again in six months with an update.
Not all of the 1993-02 Mazda 626's are bad cars, if you're gonna get one be sure to get the one with standard transmission and avoid the ones with automatic transmission, it's a shame that only about a third of the Mazda 626's come with the standards.
Just bought a 1998 626 LX for my daughter and am having all the same difficulties as mentioned here. The OD light begins to flash after a few minutes and the car hesitates when put into drive then lurks into first gear. There is an awful grinding noise going up any sort of slight grade. Is the lawsuit by the firm in Michigan still pursuing this issue with Mazda?