Engine Cooling System problems of the 1998 Mazda 626

Four problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1998 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2010

While driving exit the highway, the engine shut down. Push to the side and could not restart the car. After toll back to home, we can start the car next day.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2009

Transmission failed in 98 Mazda 626 with 149k miles.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2005

: the contact stated the vehicle is making noises in the engine. There is a NHTSA recall, # 00v134000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: engine. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

4 Engine Cooling System 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.




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