Automatic Transmission Floor Shift Problems of Mazda 626

1997 Mazda 626 lx l4 2. 0l 120,625 had to have a complete transmission rebuild cd4e cost $2,539. 00.

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We have 1999 Mazda 626 with 77k mile on it. The automatic transmission shift cable comes loose where cable attaches to transmission. End of cable has a rubber bushing that slide onto the transmission shift lever is deteriated and will not say attached. Transmission remains in gear; engine must be shut off. Once engine is shut off, it can't be restarted until shift cable is reattached. Cable comes off when shifter is moved repeating cycle. Bushing can not be replaced, entire cable must be replaced. Madza service department quotes $655 plus taxes to make repairs. There is a design flaw. Surely other Mazda 626 owners are experencing the same problem?.

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A year ago the shifter cable on my 2001 Mazda 626 broke (car under warranty at the time). I telephoned the local dealer and the cable was on backorder indicating many others were having the same problem a local mechanic put a bushing where the cable was attached to the shifter arm at transmission to replace the failed part. That worked fine until yesterday (8-6-04). I put the car in reverse to exit a parking lot and could not shift into drive. At present, a cable tie is on the cable to hold it in place. I telephoned the dealer again this morning, he said Mazda is aware of the problem and the dealer has also talked to Mazda but has not issued a recall. The cable is now available now that our warranty has expired. This is a safety issue. The first failure, we had our grandson in his safety seat, our car cranked, backed into the street, stopped and would not shift. Cars turning into the intersection could not see us because of buildings. We pushed the car out of the street. It appears the bushing that connects cable onto shifter is made out of nylon/plastic and forced onto pin. This apparently fails due to heat or being split when mounted.

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Continued transmission/gear problems.

I own a 98 Mazda 626 4 cyl automatic I recently had to have the transmission rebuilt at a cost of $2,715. 00 this car only has 53000 miles most of which are highway.

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Transmission had to be replaced at 87,000 miles. O/d light kept blinking and car wouldn't run. O2 sensors keep needing replacing.