Mazda 626 Drivetrain

1991 MAZDA 626
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PAUL D 2010
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1991 Mazda 626 stick shift. Lost power to drive weels while doing 60 mph. Engine still runs fine.
Dec 12, 2010 at 5:31 AM
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so none of the gears are working? any noises when you let out clutch?
Dec 12, 2010 at 5:34 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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No the shifting appears to be normal
Dec 12, 2010 at 5:42 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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No noise, shifting appears to be normal
Dec 12, 2010 at 5:42 AM
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does the car move?
Dec 12, 2010 at 5:48 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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No the car does not move more than an inch in any gear
Dec 12, 2010 at 5:55 AM
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everything was fine until this happened? no other symptoms before it happened?
Dec 12, 2010 at 5:58 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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Not more than an inch in either direction
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:01 AM
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Everything else seemed normal
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:02 AM
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clutch pedal feels the same/normal?
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:11 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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Before it gave out completely the rpms were higher to manitain the same speed
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:11 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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Cluth pedal was normal
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:13 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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I think this is a front weel drive model
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:29 AM
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other than something odd, rare,internal in the trans/differential, the symptoms indicate a worn out clutch disc. but usually that is noticed as the car movement engage point being high almost to top of pedal stop. and some rpm 'slippage' noticed under engagement/ acceleration. usually more apparent in the higher gears.
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:37 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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I was hoping it would be something simple like a fluid level but it sounds like I need to pull the transmission.
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:41 AM
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FIXITMR
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a loss of fluid causing air in hydraulic line would cause clutch pedal to go soft and you would not be able to change gears.
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:53 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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Ok , thanks for your help. I was afraid it was not going to be simple.
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:57 AM
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as a final test you could open bleeder on slave cylinder for a few seconds and re tighten and try car again?
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:58 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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Ok, I will give that a try
Dec 12, 2010 at 7:02 AM
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PAUL D 2010
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Thanks again for your help.
Dec 12, 2010 at 7:08 AM
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let me know what you find.
Dec 14, 2010 at 4:58 AM
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Are the drive shafts turning in gear?

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 14, 2010 at 5:42 AM