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1998 Mazda 626 Engine Check light on, Overheating, Heating

Tiny
ALLISONOHALLISON
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  • 1998 MAZDA 626
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 174,585 MILES
Even after adding coolant to my car it will only drive for approximately 5 minutes before reaching dangerous temperatures. Along with this the heat stopped working and the engine check light came on. This car has a rebuilt transmission and otherwise all original parts. Any ideas of possible problems?
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Saturday, December 29th, 2007 AT 1:31 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Heat stopped working

Sounds like the thermostat is closed preventing coolant flow-causing it to overheat. Better hope there's no constant white smoke on the back-if so its possible the headgasket is blown.
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Saturday, December 29th, 2007 AT 1:49 PM

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