The service and repair manual for the 1998 Mazda 626 — 2.0L I4 and 2.5L V6 engines, 3 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 | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC 2.5L V6 — 152 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | DX Sedan 4-Door · ES Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 499 complaints · 80 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 626 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 102
- General Information 1,776
- Accessories & Equipment 262
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 81
- Body & Frame 154
- Maintenance 43
- Brakes 148
- Restraints 39
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 67
- Electrical 175
- Suspension 93
- Engine Mechanical 173
- Transmission 84
- Engine Performance 895
- Specifications Index 626
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 626
- Electrical System — ignition › switch · 15V674000If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 00V134000The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 05E065000In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Owners have filed 499 complaints and Mazda has issued 80 technical service bulletins for the 1998 626. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 626 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 626?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.5L V6 across the DX Sedan 4-Door, ES Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for this year.
What 1998 626 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 626, covering electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. 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 1998 626 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 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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