Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1999626 ES, 2.5 D, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 175 (SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE JA5A-EL))
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard
Section 175 (Symptom Troubleshooting [Automatic Transaxle Ja5A-El))
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Section 175 (Symptom Troubleshooting [Automatic Transaxle Ja5A-El))
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Automatic Transaxle Control System Wiring Diagram
- Foreword
- Basic Inspection
- Symptom Troubleshooting Item Table
- Quick Diagnosis Chart
- No. 1: Vehicle Does Not Move In D Range, Or In R Position
- No. 2: Vehicle Moves In N Position
- No. 3: Vehicle Moves In P Position, Or Parking Gear Does Not Disengage When P Is Disengaged
- No. 4: Excessive Creep
- No. 5: No Creep At All
- No. 6: Low Maximum Speed And Poor Acceleration
- No. 7: No Shifting
- No. 8: Does Not Shift To Fifth Gear (5GR)
- No. 9: Abnormal Shifting
- No. 10: Frequent Shifting
- No. 11: Shift Point Is High Or Low
- No. 12: Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Non-Operation
- No. 13: No KICKDOWN
- No. 14: Engine Flares Up Or Slips When Upshifting Or Downshifting
- No. 15: Engine Flares Up Or Slips When Accelerating Vehicle
- No. 16: Judder Upon Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Operation
- No. 17: Excessive Shift Shock From N To D Or N To R Position/Range
- No. 18: Excessive Shift Shock Is Given When Upshifting And Downshifting
- No. 19: Excessive Shift Shock On Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
- No. 20: Noise Occurs At Idle When Vehicle Is Stopped In All Positions/Ranges
- No. 21: Noise Occurs At Idle When Vehicle Is Stopped In D Range, Or In R Position
- No. 22: No Engine Braking In 1GR Position Of M Range
- No. 23: Transaxle Overheats
- No. 24: Engine Stalls When Shifted To D Range, Or In R Position
- No. 25: Engine Stalls When Driving At Slow Speed Or Stopping
- No. 26: Starter Does Not Work
- No. 27: Gear Position Indicator Light Does Not Illuminate In M Range
- No. 28: Gear Position Indicator Light Illuminates In D Range Or P, N, R Positions
- No. 29: Does Not Shift Up In M Range
- No. 30: Does Not Shift Down In M Range
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.