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The oil light also flashes every now and again. The oil, however, is full. So is the coolant. This started yesterday. I got the car out of the shop exactly one month ago for a replaced head gasket, timing belt and water pump.. so i doubt that would the problem (again).. but at this point I'm not really sure what to look at. Any advice would be great. It's a 2002 mazda 626.
Answer:That white smoke isn't smoke, it's vaporized/atomized coolant. You could have a blown head gasket (second worst case) or a cracked head (worst case). Or you might also just have a bad thermostat, bad water pump, a bad fan, or a bad radiator (like it could be clogged with rust or other crud). Even though the water pump and head gasket were replaced, they could have screwed it up (particularly the head gasket, by using the wrong part, or by torqueing the bolts in the wrong order or to the wrong torque spec), or you could have gotten a defective part. Also your problem may have been misdiagnosed as the head gasket to begin with when it was something else entirely. Figure out PRECISELY where in the engine compartment that white "smoke" is coming from. If it isn't from the head, it probably isn't the head or gasket. (probably, not definitely) Regardless, wherever that "smoke" is coming from is going to need to be tightened or replaced in addition to whatever else you're fixing. Also check to make sure there's no foam or anything like that in the oil or under the filler cap, and no oil in the coolant.
I drive a '99 Mazda 626. I need replacement power lock assemblies for both front doors. I would like to get them from an auto salvage but I need to know the range of 626 models that would be compatible. Does anyone know?
Answer:drop by the mazda dealer go to the parts desk and ask them to help you on which model/years will work for you.. the people at parts counters are generally pretty helpful.,good luck.
Can I install a trailer hitch and tow with my 2001 Mazda 626 LX? It is a 4-cylinder, automatic sedan. I want to pull a small trailer with a 400 pound motorcycle.
Answer:Hitch weight of 100 lbs or less and total trailer with a couple of bikes 1000 pounds should not hurt the 626 however the automatic transmission should have a larger transmission oil cooler. The Ford CD-4E auto transmission will even fail on a car with out towing anything. Remember ft. wheel drive isn't the best thing for towing trailers
So I am wondering what is wrong with my car. The car will start if I don't fully turn the ignition (When I turn key when the key can't turn no more). But when I barely turn the ignition on the car will start. What is the problem? I was thinking it has to be either the starter or ignition. Let me know if you need more details. Mazda 626 1990 4 cyl.
Answer:bad ignition switch
I have a '94 Mazda 626 and need to know how to change the fuel pump from start to finish. What wires to disconnect, how to get to the tank, do i need to remove the tank, etc. Please help!
Answer:You'll have to drop the tank, and you'll need to disconnect the pre-silencer exhaust pipe to get to it. And I believe (I had a '93, but this was a while back) that there's a locking cam to hold the pump in place, which requires either a special tool or a whole lot of elbow grease. Before you do anything, of course, you have to kill the fuel system pressure. Start the car, pull the relay (it's in the fuse box under the hood), and wait for it to die.
