Check Engine Light On problems of the 1998 Mazda 626

Five problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1998 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2016

The contact owns a 1998 Mazda 626. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and other warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle also made a warning sound and emitted a burning odor from the front end. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2004

Mazda 626 1998, transmission leaked and check engine light came on.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

I have spent over $2000 trying to get my engine light to turn off. Nothing works. Now I am being fined for not passing inspection. What is going on? I have been having this problem for 2 years. After various repairs the light would finally go off. Now it will not and has been on for over 6 months. I have had O2 sensor and cat sensor replaced, since that is supposedly what the code was. Still nothing and noone seems to care.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2003

The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. Which caused the engine to lock up.

5 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

Loss of power during acceleration fron stop or at slow speed, engine light comes on durring failure.




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