The manufacturer recall amendment; manufacture recall #92007, the federal safety agency recall 00v134000, "spring on timing belt tensioner breaks off and gets caught in the timing belt". While the consumer was sitting at a stop light, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. A mechanic examined the vehicle and found that the spring had broken off in the timing belt. *ph *sc
1998 Mazda 626 engine complaints
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Since I purchased my car used from corporate motors in sacramento, calif. I always thought the transmission was slipping at 18k, this was my first one so I just figured that's how automatics drove, wrong? Air conditioning went out around 30k. I've spent well over $2500 repairing the vehicle transmission wise, and now the pump is going out. I have been told the pump just can't be replaced, I will have to get another transmission, either rebuilt or a new one. I am letting it get to the point that it will drive in a dealership and never come home with me again.
Since approximately june, 2002, the immobilizer has been turning off the engine immediately after I start the car, even though the alarm is deactivated. I usually have to wait 24 hours or so for the alarm to reset itself. This occurs every 2 months or so, but when it happens, it continues to occur for several days. It has happened even when the car wasn't locked. June, 2002, replaced battery; dec. 2002, installed new fuel pump; jan. 2003, installed fuel pump again; april, 2003, bought new key and clicker; sept. 2003, dealer wants to replace immobilizer @ nearly $800. All of these repairs are at dealer's request, and are interspersed with many tows and alarm resets.
External spring in the timing belt tensioner broke and caused the timing belt to break. 1998 mazda 626 cars were recalled for this problem, but only the cars manufactured from aug 1997 to august 1998. This did not cover my car. The recall should be extended past august 1998.
While driving vehicle lost power. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. Mechanic stated that the timing belt needed to be replaced. *ak timing belt and tensioner didn't correct the problem. A used engine was installed. Even though there was a recall for this make, model,year and manufacturing date, the consumer's VIN wasn't in the recall scope.
Without warning the vehicle will stall at any speed. The consumer contacted the dealer on two separate occasions, but the problem still persists. *ak consumer feels that mazda should pay for the repairs because of the recall. *cb
Re: technical service bulletin# the federal safety agency 00v134000/recall 00v134000: timing belt tensioner spring defect. I have a 1998 mazda 626 VIN#[xxx]. On 10-27-03 I had to take my car in for service because the timing belt tensioner spring broke causing damage to the timing belt. The technician informed me that there was a recall on this. I call mazda and gave them all the information and they said that there was nothing they could do. I think that mazda should have to pay for this! It was a recall. *la *scc *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled.*ak the consumer thought hit the cruise control because the vehicle decelerated and lost steering. The second incident, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH and finally stalled. The first incident, the consumer had the vehicle towed and the mechanic found a tensioner broken. When the incident happened the second time, the consumer was told there was recall, however his vehicle identification number was not included. The consumer requested reimbursement for both tensioner spring failures. *jb
While traveling at 30 MPH tensioner belt fell off inside the engine and broke the timing belt. Vehicle stalled, and had to be towed to an independent repair shop.
Oil is leaking into the transmission and is leaking out of the top of oil dip stick reservoir.
The vehicle stalled while driving and would not restart. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. A recall was issued for the timing belt and the symptoms of that failure were similar to the problem the consumers vehicle experienced. The consumer had to pay for repairs. . *ak *cb
When vehicle idles it begins to have a stalling sensation. Dealer stated a recall has been issued; but, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
The vehicle experienced the same problem as the recall on the timing belt trencher. The dealer would not repair the vehicle because the VIN was not included in the recall. *nlm the consumer requested a refund for the repair.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the engine stalling as stated in recall 97 v 228 000. The consumer vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. Which caused the engine to lock up.
Stalls and will not accelerate from complete stop, car also stalls without warning in intersections while making turns. "check engine" light flashes but does not remain on, then car suddenly jolts forward. Also shifts hard and jolts during driving. Mazda service dept. Can't find anything wrong, since there is no computer code to indicate what is causing this problem. All required maintanence has been performed, gas tank is full. Car has been serviced regularly as required by manufacturer. Help! Mr
While traveling on the highway the tensioner belt fell off from inside of the vehicle. The vehicle shut down and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership.
At 30mph and with no warning vehicle shut off. This could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
My 1998 mazda 626 did not qualify for recall #92007, engine timing belt tensioner, due to "vehicle identification number provided does not qualify for the recall 92007. Due to the circumstances, we are closing the file (file #764436)." the spring on the timing belt tensioner broke causing the car to keep stalling. This is exactly the problem stated on recall #92007. I do not understand why mazda has refused to compensate repairs for this car.
Mazda corp states that my VIN is not 'on the list' but dealer stated that it is unusual for spring to fail. My vehicle falls in the year, make, model, and engine size in recall, but manufacturer denies repair on recall basis even if tensioner spring was defective since it is not on the list of VIN's considered eligible. I am original owner, age 50, conservative driver. I would like an exception case to be filed. I have had all recommended maintenance on this vehicle. The dealer that diagnosed and charged me for the repair is tom naso mazda, 11185 alpharetta highway, roswell, ga 30076 770‑993‑6999.
Vehicle stalled at 5 MPH. Dealer replaced a broken timing belt tensioner.
Ongoing problem with engine stalling at any speed vehicle been to dealer on one occasion ,and the problem stilloccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer stated the vehicle stalled at 40-50 MPH, the vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer determined that timing belt tensioner had broken and had to be replaced.*ak consumer searched recalls in the federal safety agency database and found a safety recall bulletin on the very same problem.
While traveling on highway vehicle hesitated without prior warning, and wouldn't move. Dealership was aware of problem.
Timing belt was not working properly. Belt wore out and tensioner has popped off. Contacted dealer ,and dealer noted that vehicle was not part of recall 00-v-134-000.
Timing belt tensioner has broken. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Please provide further details.
The problem that I am experiencing with my car is an external spring in the timing belt tensioner broke.this is a problem that has LED to a recall of some 1998 &1999 mazda 626's . I took my car to a mechanic today because I was hearind a knocking/rattling noise under the hood.upon inspection the mechanic found the problem and knew almost immediately that this was not a common occurrence and that possibly this would be a recall problem,he then checked and found out that there was infact a recall and advised me that I should contact mjazda which I did. I found out that my car is not one of those included in the recall,which leads me to my complaint.this is such a serious mechanical problem,my mechanic told me that the engine could stoll while drving!! I hope that this complaint is taken seriously,and I hope that mazda will extend the recall to include all affected vehicles.
While driving, at speed slightly above 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled while engine was running. When vehicle was attempted to restart, all lights would work properly , car would not crank or reignite to start engine. Technical help attempted to jump start vehicle but was asked to stop attempt due to sound being broken timing belt. Vehicle is currently in summit automotive for the repairs, which must be paid for by the dealership who did not mention this recall to a buyer. With the power door locks, the locks engages to unlock itself whether the vehicle is on park or drive and at times locks itself not allowing driver or passenger to unlock door manually. With the door locks, the passengers and drivers can fatally die if needed to exit the vehicle in case of an emergency. Please contact me asap with regards to what I need to do, as a consumer and owner.
The external spring for the timing belt tensioner broke. Also, engine was not running. This vehicle was not covered under recall 00v134000 for timing belt tensioner failure due to VIN. *ak
While the vehicle is idling engine will race at a very high rpms. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that "timing case" was causing this problem. Vehicle was not included in recall 00v134000. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
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