Ignition Switch Problems of Mazda 626

The contact owns a 1997 Mazda 626. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall resolution regarding replacing the ignition switch. After the ignition switch was replaced, the engine intermittently failed to start when the contact turned the key in the ignition. The manufacturer was not notified. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 120,105.

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The car started to not want to crank it would crank sometimes then one day we went to the store then when we went to leave the store it finally just stopped trying to crank only making a clicking sound and while trying to crank it the steering column started smoking and almost caught on fire I believe it is the ignition switch.

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Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Mazda 626. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed causing the instrumental panel to wires to catch fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic whom performed an inspection and advised that the fire initiated due to a defective ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 15v674000 (electrical system) the failure mileage was 156,000. Li.

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The contact owns a 1996 Mazda 626. While driving, the check engine sensor light suddenly illuminated and the instrument panel lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch wire harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The wire harness was replaced. Approximately six months later, the vehicle experienced the same failure. While operating the vehicle, the engine head gasket malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 165,000.

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When engaging the ignition switch to start the vehicle, smoke comes from the steering column, I must immediately turn off the contact position. This problem occurs seconds after the ignition switch is engaged.

When engaging ignition switch to start vehicle, smoke comes up from the steering column. Have to immediately turn off switch. This problem started 2011. Vehicle is in storage at this time.

Ignition fire.

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