1996 Mazda 626 Service and Repair Manual

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1996 Mazda 626 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • DX Sedan 4-Door
  • ES Sedan 4-Door
  • LX Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1991CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.5L 2497CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1996 Mazda 626 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #15V67400019/10/2015Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In

Consequence

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall

NHTSA #05E06500005/10/2005Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COU

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNE

TSB #10213425

Speedometer replacement procedure

TSB #10170661

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to com

TSB #10098367

IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0

TSB #10021000

NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB

TSB #10009427

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT

TSB #10009424

SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

TSB #10000248

INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

TSB #634325

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION OF OXYGEN SENSOR, CATALYST EFFICIENCY AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS. *SLC

Showing the 8 most recent of 38 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20060320Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCrash reported99 injured99 fatalities

MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION CD4E IS FAULTY. WHY SHOULD MAZDA BE ALLOWED TO GET OFF SCOTT FREE WHILE THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS ARE SUFFERING BECAUSE OF THIS? BECAUSE IT'S NOT VIEWED AS A SAFETY ISSUE? ISS

20000812Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINIONCrash reported3 injured

I WAS DRIVING ON I-10. I MADE A ROUTINE LANE CHANGE. AT THAT MOMENT I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. MY STEERING FAILED. I WAS REAR-ENDED. I WAS SHOVED INTO ANOTHER CAR ON MY DRIVER SIDE. I C

19991026Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINIONCrash reported2 injured

AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE CAR AND STATED:INSPECT CAR AT BODY SHOP AND FOUND A BROKEN SHAFT IN THE RACK AND PINION UNIT. THE CAR HAS NO DIRECT IMPACT TO ANY COMPONENTS RELATED TO THE STEER

19990402Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported2 injured

REPORTED TO MAZDA THAT IN TWO FRONT-END COLLISIONS NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. AND THEY SAID "TOO BAD." CAR WAS ALMOST TOTALLED IN JUNE 96 WRECK, AND WE WERE BOTH INJURED. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED, AND IN DEC

19990326Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported2 injured

STARTING FROM A STOP, ENGINE SEEMED TO RACE AT FULL THROTTLE, BRAKES NOT EFFECTIVE, AFTER CRASH ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN @6000 RPM UNTILL IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. *AK

Showing the 5 most serious of 426 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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