1997 Mazda 626LX 2.0 4cyl

Tiny
CHARLIE4331
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  • 1997 MAZDA 626
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
Car will idle, BUT when I try to drive it, it CHUGS and CHUGS and will only go about 5MPH. New wires, plugs, EGR valve cleaned?CHB.
Thursday, May 12th, 2011 AT 6:34 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Is the Check Engine Light indicating?
Was any repairs done prior to this occurring?
Does engine speed increases under no load conditions, (revving in neutral)?
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Thursday, May 12th, 2011 AT 9:38 PM
Tiny
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Yes!Engine light. No repairs. Yes!In neutral I can get it to rev up some. Engine has a slight misfire.I am getting exhaust out of tailpipe so I don't think it is the catalyic converter?CHB
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Friday, May 13th, 2011 AT 2:30 PM
Tiny
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Have a scan done to retrieve the trouble code and let me know what it is.
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Saturday, May 14th, 2011 AT 12:42 PM

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