The service and repair manual for the 1986 Mazda 626 — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mazda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | DX Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door · LX Coupe 2-Door · DX Hatchback 4-Door · GT Coupe 2-Door · DX Coupe 2-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 20 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 626 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 31
- General Information 1,382
- Accessories & Equipment 57
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 50
- Brakes 47
- Maintenance 96
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 37
- Electrical 82
- Suspension 51
- Engine Mechanical 121
- Transmission 117
- Engine Performance 446
- Specifications Index 626
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 626
- Vehicle Speed Control · 86V042000The throttle angle sensor on the carburetor may contain a nylon rotor which has not been heat treated. rotors that have not been heat treated contract in the presence of heat causing the throttle.
Owners have filed 20 complaints and Mazda has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1986 626. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 626 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 626?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the DX Sedan 4-Door, GT Sedan 4-Door, LX Coupe 2-Door, DX Hatchback 4-Door, GT Coupe 2-Door, DX Coupe 2-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, GT Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for this year.
What 1986 626 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 626, covering vehicle speed control. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mazda dealers.
Does it include 1986 626 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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