Engine Performance problem
1999 Mazda 626 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 61,300 miles
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I have a 99 Mazda 626 I recently purchased used. When I stop at a red light or stop sign or such, and go to pull back out, the car has major hesitation and the engine "misses" and sputters for about 2 or 3 seconds or so, then it seems fine. And sometimes when I slow down for a curve and then start to regain my speed, the car will miss and cut in and out like it don't want to go, then I can let off the gas pedel and slowly push it back down and it usually gets fine, and sometimes it will get fine without doing that. Sometimes when this happens the check engine light blinks on and off, but doesn't stay on. I put it on a computer at a local Advance Auto Store and it showed no codes or problems.

Any idea what this could possibly be?

Have you found the problem with your Mazda? I have the exact same problem with my 98 and am looking for answers. If you have could you please email me at NLPerformance@charter.net.

Thank you...

I have a 99 Mazda 626 I recently purchased used. When I stop at a red light or stop sign or such, and go to pull back out, the car has major hesitation and the engine "misses" and sputters for about 2 or 3 seconds or so, then it seems fine. And sometimes when I slow down for a curve and then start to regain my speed, the car will miss and cut in and out like it don't want to go, then I can let off the gas pedel and slowly push it back down and it usually gets fine, and sometimes it will get fine without doing that. Sometimes when this happens the check engine light blinks on and off, but doesn't stay on. I put it on a computer at a local Advance Auto Store and it showed no codes or problems.

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