Dash Wiring Problems of Mazda 626

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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Smoke emitted from behind the fan control panel. Flames emitted moments afterward. Auto stopped and driver escaped vehicle, proceeded to call fire department (on highway at time). Fire damanged the entire dashboard (melted most of it, passenger side airbag partially deployed), windshield cracked and in some places melted. Entire interior smoke and water damage. Parts still under warranty. No electrical or engine warning lights illuminated at any point prior to driver exiting the vehicle upon emission of flames (at this point, about 1 mile from dealer).

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The instrument panel lights and the tail lights are inoperative, which may result visual difficulty. Owner's manual stated to replace the fuse. The occupant replace the fuse, but problem still occurring. Dealer said that the headlight switch needs to be replaced manufacturer was willing to pay half of the bill. Please provide further information.

Car was purchased with 15,000 miles. I have had these problems with the car and I would like for these things to be investigated. I know of 4 other people who have had some of these same problems with their 1996 626.

Parked vehicle an it caught on fire in dash board area due to a possible electrial short.