Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 626 are official communications between Mazda & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #000401

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612578

      INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING STEERING SQUEAK NOISE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00198

      Date Announced:
      APR 15, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603891

      CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #00400R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612552

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TAPPING NOISE WHICH CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES AFTER A COLD START. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

    • TSB #00199

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606073

      VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN 1YVGF22C*X5875297 MAY EXPERIENCE REAR BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE (DRUM BRAKES). *TT Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #01599

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606033

      INFORMATION REGARDING PISTON STANDARDIZATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #01199

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605847

      VEHICLES WITH FS 4-CYLINDER ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAK AT ACCESSORY BLOCK HEATER. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #01600

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615641

      SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURE - WATER PUMP LEAK. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #00204

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010540

      EVAPORATIVE EMMISSIONS AND RECIVER ADAPTERS. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #00400

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #621302

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TAPPING NOISE WHICH CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES AFTER A COLD START. Read More »

    • TSB #00400

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #621306

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TAPPING NOISE WHICH CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES AFTER A COLD START. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #0100402

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634325

      SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION OF OXYGEN SENSOR, CATALYST EFFICIENCY AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS. *SLC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #0400502

      Date Announced:
      OCT 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000248

      INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #06012004

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013965

      PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION. ( 2004 MAZDA B SERIES) *JB Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

    • TSB #00800

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614126

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE HORN(S) BEING INOPERATIVE OR STAYING ON ALL THE TIME. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #0102504

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009427

      BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #001/97G

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52503

      MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    • TSB #003/97G

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52492

      WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #01298

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603868

      SUBJECT ON NO START AFTER REPROGRAMMING IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #09-035-17-3080

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118467

      In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #010699

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605976

      SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN POWER WINDOW IS OPERATED UP OR DOWN. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01398

      Date Announced:
      OCT 22, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603124

      CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT BLEED THROUGH ON TCS SWITCH AND/ OR REAR DEFROSTER SWITCH. *YC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #00199R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089292

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INOPERATIVE, NOISY OR BINDING SUNROOF. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #C310

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608128

      THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS MICROFICHE CORRECTIONS ON SUNROOF COMPONENT PARTS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00299

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604370

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INOPERATIVE, BINDING DURING OPERATION, OR NOISY SUNROOF. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00299

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604514

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INOPERATIVE, BINDING, OR NOISY SUNROOF. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #00198

      Date Announced:
      DEC 31, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604034

      INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SWING LOUVERS DO NOT OPERATE. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #00198

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603869

      SWING LOUVERS DO NOT OPERATE. *YC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • TSB #0900403

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002064

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID LINE REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #0800306

      Date Announced:
      OCT 04, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021000

      NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #00199

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604372

      INFORMATION ON SERVICE PARTS AVAILABILITY - LOW POWER AIR BAG COMPONENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00199

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604517

      VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER 1YVGF22**W5772066 WERE PRODUCED WITH LOW POWER AIR BAG SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #00598

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603854

      INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

    • TSB #00298

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603876

      CONCERNS WITH UNINTENDED SEAT BELT WARNING BUZZER ON VEHICLES WITH A VIN 1YVGF22C*W5714105 AND LOWER WITHOUT KEYLESS ENTRY. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #01299

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608126

      SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT DAMAGE - IRON PARTICLES / INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT / ACID RAIN. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #00999

      Date Announced:
      MAY 28, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606031

      INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW THE TRUNK LID ON SOME VEHICLES MAY BE HARD TO CLOSE. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #01500

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614906

      SOME 4-CYLINDER VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN 1YV GF22C4 15202676 MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #00-002-14-2936

      Date Announced:
      JUN 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098245

      MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FROM OUR DEALERS ASKING US TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES AS AN OPTION FOR MNAO AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-09-005-13

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052155

      MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. Read More »

    • TSB #09-005-13-2781

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097343

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTEN-TIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. Read More »

    • TSB #00-004/12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059870

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #09-035-17-3080

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118467

      In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. Read More »

    • TSB #00-001-13-2748A

      Date Announced:
      APR 17, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097375

      MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. Read More »

    • TSB #00-001-13-2748

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097295

      MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. Read More »

    • TSB #00-004/12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059870

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #00-004-12-2741

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097942

      MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #09-034-14-2956

      Date Announced:
      AUG 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098367

      IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS. Read More »

    • TSB #09-027-14-2935

      Date Announced:
      JUN 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098282

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-09-005-13

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052155

      MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #07-002-13-2842

      Date Announced:
      OCT 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097805

      A MUSTY/MILDEW TYPE ODOR MAY COME FROM THE VENTS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM IS OPERATING. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE A/C IS FIRST TURNED ON. Read More »

    • TSB #0700402

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635773

      SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING MUSTY / MILDEW ODOR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00300

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609951

      SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT CRITERIA WHEN REPAIRING THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #008/97

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52497

      USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #00307

      Date Announced:
      APR 18, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021610

      AVAILABILITY OF NON-REQUIRED TOOLS. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #0500502

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634465

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OD OFF LIGHT FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1783 STORED IN MEMORY AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634454

      INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR(S) REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #00999

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605067

      CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1132 AND / OR P1131. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01399

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606768

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1131 / P1132 AND NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01399R

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #609944

      CONCERNS WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1132 AND / P1131. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00399

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604419

      VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN 1YVGF22**W5745053 MAY HAVE TRIM TAPE OUT OF POSITION FROM THE A PILLAR TRIM PANEL. *TT Read More »