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Fri 4 May 2007 13:08

Mazda 626 - gear change - sanisidoro

Hi, Mazda 626 (reg 2000W). Initial gear changing is fine, however as time goes by it becomes more difficult to change at road junctions etc., until first just does not engage. I will have to take it to a dealer, but, would be interested to hear your opinions.

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Fri 4 May 2007 15:07

Mazda 626 - gear change - HLyon

I occasionally have difficultly with mine in traffic, it sometimes doesn't go back into first. I just double declutch and it goes in.

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Fri 4 May 2007 21:04

Mazda 626 - gear change - sanisidoro

thanks H, I also do as you suggest, it just seems to be getting worse and i am getting conflicting advice. i shall have it investigated during my next service in June.

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Fri 4 May 2007 22:11

Mazda 626 - gear change - Hamsafar

These gearboxes did/do have problems with eroding synchromeshes.

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Sat 5 May 2007 08:10

Mazda 626 - gear change - Falkirk Bairn

I have a Xedos and it suffered from difficulty with getting into reverse - other gears were fine. Oil changed for thinner one and it was marginally better. Required a stripdown and replacement of 1,2 & R - 40K mls later still fine.

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