Mazda 626 fuel pump problems

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Fuel system, Transmission · CA

Failure of transmission, 2002 mazda 626, twice in last 6 months. Car lurches, stalls, will not shift into gears, have been stuck on busy freeway. Also fuel pump just cuts off and car will not start.

Filed Dec 18, 2006 · Transmission · NY

Repetitive automatic transmission failures on my 1994 mazda 626 already cost me many thousands dollars. History: december 1992 - initial transmission error codes. Authorized mazda repair service changed transmission filter and fluid. Codes were coming back. Installed extra cooler. May 1993 - total transmission failure; tranny rebuilt at st. James transmission repair shop; warranty 1 year or 12k miles; march 1995 - transmission error codes back and unexplainable failures. Took it to lee myles in yonkers - gave me 2 years warranty. On the way home signal was back. Since then the car was back in the store for more than 6 months. During that time lee myles many times open and repaired transmission to fix tr, installed another extra cooler, replaced my original radiator, replaced main electrical wiring system and many other parts. I had also my engine inspected and tuned several times in another shops, including replacing of fuel pump, spark plugs and wires, distributor and other. However transmission was failing again and again. Car had to be towed away by lee myles 3 times and I drove it several times at slow speed on side roads back to the lee myles. Finally lee myles bought me a factory rebuild transmission and for about 2 weeks everything looked nice again. Then after 20 miles of driving at highway speed RPM started to go up and the error code came back again. Since then I am using my car only very locally and after about $10,000 (yes 10k) spent on transmission repairs and car upgrades, my mazda 626 is junk I cannot even sell.

Filed Jun 25, 2006 · Brakes, Fuel system · 57,000 miles · CA

I have had my mazda 626 for 6 months, since then I have replaced the front brakes, rotors and suspension, fuel pump and now the transmission. I need to also fix the rear breaks, rotors and suspension and haven't had the money. This car is the biggest flop I have ever owned and it only has 57,000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Steering, Transmission · 116,459 miles · TX · crash · 3 injuries

1) purchased a used '97 mazda 626 dx, with 115000+ miles on it, supposedly in decent condition. The vehicle required a new fuel pump, so wasn't in any kind of road use until replacement. After replacing, the car seemed to work fine, but had odd 'jumps' forward in low speeds and stops (making me believe I would run stop signs). The dealership refused this lemon back. 2) after having the car 8wks, & only testing it around the block until all tests completed on the fuel system, it began to steam & make popping noises driving <400 yards at <20mph. After time, the noises got louder, the steam more widespread, and when the gas was pressed there was noticable lack of power for long seconds. Radiator was suspected due to the steam and power issues. During 1 test while braking it jumped/lurched sideways into a weak brick wall. 3) we are military mechanics, & we went through the entire fuel/transmission/oil systems by mazda's own book. We even removed the engine, completely cleaned the old gunk out, & refilled fluid with only the finest fluids & cleansers, replacing entire sections of the engine with new parts, & still had the same problems. Per mazda, they kept diagnosing anything from sensors/computer/regulators/hoses/fuel system issues. Extensive searches on-line turned up a horrifying list of 100's of websites that all blasted ford's buying of mazda & resultant lowering of quality. All sites reported transmission issues, similar 'diagnosis' from bad mazda dealerships, & the end result being years of transmission replacements. Tranny's would break down at early mileages. Few reports of satisfaction from mazda in replacing what had to be known as deffective trannys. The mazda 626 (all versions '94 to '00) have seriously none-safe transmissions. When we fully eliminated the last of the possibilities, it was the transmission!!! Mazda refused to deal with this, nor issue a valid safety recall of 626's! Spent over $2000 on new parts. This is a safety issue!!

Filed May 23, 2005 · Engine · 48,000 miles · CA

In august 2001, I purchased a brand new mazda 626. In may 2003, I started to experience major problems with the car. At 23,000 miles, the following had to be replaced: transmission assembly, thermostat and radiator sub-tank. At 31,000 miles, my car was in the shop for 11 days in order to replace the following: mass air flow sensor, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, valve idle air control, thermostat gasket and the throttle body gasket. Now at 48,000 miles, I returned from a trip, got in my car and started driving. After a couple of minutes, I noticed that the thermostat was really hot, then the engine light came on and immediately the car died and started smoking (left my husband and myself stranded on the 405 fwy at midnight). I was told I need a new engine (engine long block, all water hoses, radiator, knock sensor, gasket set and spark plugs). The cost: $8400. They offered to reduce the cost to $5200, however I don't see how this is helpful for the car is probably worth less than that and even if they did replace the parts I have no doubt that they would just start falling apart again. I drive my car less than 10 miles a day, so I definitely do not think that all this damage is from normal wear and tear, rather I believe that mazda is making inferior parts.

Filed Apr 9, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · 23,000 miles · CA

In august 2001, I purchased a mazda 626. In may 2003, I started to experience major problems with the car. At 23,000 miles, the following had to be replaced: transmission assembly, thermostat and radiator sub-tank. At 31,000 miles, my car was in the shop for 11 days in order to replace the following: mass air flow sensor, fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator, valve idle air control, thermostat gasket, and the throttle body gasket. *ak my car is nearing the end of its 3 year/36,000 warranty and I am frightened about how much future repairs will cost, as well as the overall safety of the car.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 103,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Mar 7, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

Transmission was making loud dropping sounds when engaging into reverse and drive, was told I need a new transmission. 2. Rear sway bar needs new fastening device. 3. Front engine exhaust pipe needs replacing. (replaced muffler and part of exhaust 7 mths. Prior.) 4. Fuel gauge inoperative as of purchase date, has been replaced twice along with fuel pump and sending unit. 5. Mass air flow sensor needs replacing. 6. Heat actuator needs replacing. 7. Distributor ignitor is faulty. 8. Have had gasket covers and lifters replaced.

Filed Jan 10, 2000 · Fuel system, Transmission · CT

The vehicle was purchased used in 1998. Shifting always seemed a problem. Ten months after the purchase, the vehicle started hesitating at high speeds. The fuel system was checked a number of times and it was later determined that it was a transmission problem. While the dealer was test driving the vehicle, the vehicle was involved in an accident. The transmission was replaced. It lasted about one month and the replaced transmission was replaced with the current transmission which is the third one in this automobile. Two months later, a hesitation was noted at low speeds when the gas tank was below half full and taking a left turn. The car is currently having the fuel pump and sending unit replaced.

Filed Apr 20, 1999 · Fuel system, Transmission · NY

Transmission: shift shock , fuel pump , makes noise .