Underhood Wiring problems of the 1997 Mazda 626

Two problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1997 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2004

Car traveling at 70mph. Car unexplainably accelerates and then moderate "pop" heard under hood. Debris noticed falling from car. Car is brought to stop on shoulder. Smoke eminating from under hood. Latch of hood is released to investigate when flames erupt. Engine is on fire. Electric cooling fan was melted and destroyed. Damage to radiator and surrounding components and wiring as well as hood, chassis, and trim paint damage.

2 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 07/15/1998

No summary listed for this vehicle.




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