How to Change an EGR Valve on a Mazda 626

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Tip 1 - Check Engine Light Due to Restricted EGR System : Mazda 626 Common Exhaust & Emissions Problems

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Laverne Snow | permalink

Mazda 626 Check Engine Light Due to Restricted EGR System. This is a verified problem based on 16 reports. Learn more about this problem, when it occurs and how to fix it.

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Tip 2 - Where is the egr valve located on 1998 mazda 626 - 1998-2002 Mazda 626

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mary Stanhope | permalink

It's underneath the throttle body. Round in shape, has an electrical connector for the EGR lift sensor and a vacuum line is connected to it. Check the attached diagram. I would definitely clean it first and make sure that your vacuum lines do not have a leak before replacing it. No a common part tha... - 1998-2002 Mazda 626

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Tip 3 - 1999 Mazda 626 Shakes when Idle

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ray Hilton | permalink

I've got a 1999 Mazda 626 that shakes really badly when idling. It gets a little better when put into neutral, but not much. I've had two people suggest possibilities: Fuel filter Vacuum hose ...

For further reading: http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/3059/1999-mazda-626-shakes-when-idle ^[3]