Mazda/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1993 mazda miata | 9/5/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: Fuel pump will not work. Fuel pump relay has been replaced. The only way the fuel pump will work is ... A: If the pump relay is known good, the pump works during bypass and power is reaching both components. ... | ||
| Relay/Fuel cut switch on 1985 Mazda RX7 | 8/9/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: I am helping a young lady fix her 1985 Mazda RX7. I am a mechanic but Mazda's are not my specialty. ... A: If one existed it's news to me. I no longer have a resource file for the 1st generation RX7 so I ... | ||
| 2009 RX 8 oil usage | 7/30/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: My 09 RX8 has 10 k miles and I have had the oil changed once and had to add 3 qts myself. The ... A: The RX platform consumes oil it is a fact of life. It is equipped with a secondary oil metering ... | ||
| Miata | 7/16/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: I am considering getting a Miata for the wife's Birthday. Any years or models that should be ... A: All model years are good. The only exception being some 1990 and some 1999 models which had ... | ||
| RX8 engine oil | 6/26/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: my girlfriend has a 2007 RX8. We have been getting conflicting reports about which type of engine ... A: 5w-20 is the standard viscosity. In hotter climates and extreme summers a 5w-30 is acceptable. We ... | ||
| 1985 rx7 gslse | 6/14/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: My car has run great until just recently when I put some race gas in, maybe 98 octane. I drove maybe ... A: Race gas of 98 octane should bare no ill effect on the engine. Likely just a coincidence that you ... | ||
| Mazda rx7 | 6/1/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Mazda rx7. WE have replace the alternator,batter and starter because it needed it also ... A: Yep, driver side next to the alternator is a pick up device, similar to a distributor with no cap or ... | ||
| Mazda rx7 | 6/1/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Mazda rx7. WE have replace the alternator,batter and starter because it needed it also ... A: You'll have to visibly check for spark at the spark plugs. if you have spark then, Fuel, Compression ... | ||
| 1997 Miata audio system | 5/26/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: After reinstalling battery from winter storage the radio/cd system is not enabled. The system has ... A: Remove battery power from it for at least 10 seconds. When battery power is restored with no user ... | ||
| 1997 Miata audio system | 5/26/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: After reinstalling battery from winter storage the radio/cd system is not enabled. The system has ... A: I'm sure I can, just email it to the shop. service@miatashop.com If you don't know your antitheft ... | ||
| RX-7 spark plugs | 5/1/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: I have a 83 rx7, and planning on using DENSO spark plugs, do you think that's a good idea ? (From my ... A: The Denso Iridium is a great choice for the Lead Plugs, Very similar the HKS that is no longer ... | ||
| fc3s won't start | 4/23/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: i have a 87 rx7 turbo 2 generation and i over heated and it died so i don't know what should i do ... A: They don't react well to overheating. If it shut itself down that is a bad thing, if you caught it ... | ||
| torn drive shaft boots both side | 4/7/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: the drive shaft boots are torn and i am wondering what the result is if i don't replace the shafts ... A: Not my area of expertise, however you can drive on CV shafts that have torn boots. What will happen ... | ||
| Mazda Eunos 1.8i Roadster Air bag light (1995) | 3/25/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: The problem is that after turning on the ignition, the air bag goes out and comes back on ... A: The system has a fault and is not operational. Check the main fuses first otherwise the main ... | ||
| miata engines | 3/23/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: I have a 1991 miata and new to replace my engine, I cant find a decent used one in my ... A: Yeah, that motor is scrap. Connecting rod failure. 1.6 liter motors used are in rare supply that's ... | ||
| Transmission fluid '92 Mazda protege | 1/24/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: I can't find where you put tansmission fluid in my '92 Mazda Protege. It's a standard. Any help ... A: Not my are of expertise, however a manual transmission Mazda does not have a dipstick. You'll have ... | ||
| Fuel in engine oil | 1/7/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: This is a generic question related to turbo charged engines and the level of acceptable fuel in the ... A: Mazda has no data on oil to fuel dilution rates and percentages. The only company I know of that ... | ||
| Fuel in engine oil | 1/6/2009 | Mp2 |
| Q: This is a generic question related to turbo charged engines and the level of acceptable fuel in the ... A: Diluted engine oil may cause your engine to suffer from excessive heat, wear and noise, and will ... | ||
| Mzda RX-7 | 11/26/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: Replaced fuse that has blown in my 82 Mazda now no power to the fuel pump what has caused this ... A: First off you need to be sure that the fuel pump hot lead at the pump does or does not have voltage. ... | ||
| 2005 mazda miata | 10/28/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: cd player, the radio is from factory, will unhooking battery require a re coding. Thanks in Advance ... A: Most do have security code features, Mazda used multiple brands and designs so no sure which you may ... | ||
| no spark | 10/16/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: I'm looking at a 92 miata & it has no spark the owner said the car just stopped running ,it turn ... A: Sorry been out of town. NO spark on any cylinder. Check the timing belt by looking in the oil ... | ||
| No spark | 10/15/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: 2001 miata, parked it friday night. returned Monday night and have plenty of crankover but no start. ... A: When you initially turn on the key the system will perform a test after a few seconds the MIL will ... | ||
| No spark | 10/14/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: 2001 miata, parked it friday night. returned Monday night and have plenty of crankover but no ... A: Check for spark on more than one cylinder. 1 & 4 are paired off and 2 & 3 are paired off. If there ... | ||
| milage | 10/9/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: How many more miles can you get out of a 95 Mazda Millennia "S" that already has 108,000 miles, ... A: They are well built but it depends on what kind of life it has seen, highway, city or a nice mix. ... | ||
| 2000 miata | 10/8/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: cranks over wont run.fuel pump running.fuel at injector rail.white/blue spark at plugs.can hear ... A: Then your problem is fuel. The pump may be able to deliver but may not sustain pressure. The ... | ||
| 94 Protoge will start but not run | 10/8/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: My 94 Protoge is quite the bionic car. Long story short - my car just stopped running and now will ... A: Not my area of expertise. Check for ignition on each cylinder. If you have ignition on two of four ... | ||
| 1985 Mazda RX-7 starting | 10/7/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: When car has been running short time (15 to 20 minutes), shut off for 1-2 hours, cranks but won't ... A: Logical, the spark plugs will tell the tale by looking at them, they will be wet and black if they ... | ||
| 1985 Mazda RX-7 starting | 10/4/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: When car has been running short time (15 to 20 minutes), shut off for 1-2 hours, cranks but won't ... A: Fuel flooding is a common no start fault. Excessive fuel can wash the APEX seals especially on an ... | ||
| sticking excelerator pedal | 9/23/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: My excelerator on my 2004 Mazda3 with 116,000klms is sticking and I was advised by the Mazda service ... A: Not it my particular area of expertise however, a worn throttle body is not common with your miles. ... | ||
| Car Problems | 9/20/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Mazda MPV van. I am having trouble starting it. The mechanic says it is the starter, ... A: It's out of my area of expertise but if you can move the shifter and it starts and you can repeat ... | ||
| Mazda Miata 2005 | 9/11/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: when turned on is out, when turned off blinks constantly from amber to lighter amber,no specific ... A: It's telling you there is a fault within the system. Key on, watch it closely and count the number ... | ||
| madza rx7 1988 | 9/8/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: Thinking about buying this model. what do I need to know? Thanks, Nina A: Has the engine ever been replaced and if so with what type rebuild. A break down in the secondary ... | ||
| miata wheel hub assembly | 8/23/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: I have an '01 miata, one of the front bearings is going out, should I replace both of them or just ... A: Wheel bearings are not common, replace only what is affected. Most fail due to an impact to a wheel ... | ||
| car bought in Guam | 8/20/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: Can a Mazda bought in Guam be traded in, in America? A: Not my area of expertise but, cars brought in from outside the US (other countries) can be ... | ||
| 92 Mazda Miata won't start | 8/10/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: Car was running great when it was parked over two years ago. Have replaced battery and it is ... A: Sounds like the in tank fuel pump is not working. Try disconnecting the supply fuel line (the one ... | ||
| New Mazda ts2 /Wheel Bearings | 8/1/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: i bought my Mazda about 11 months ago and after taking it in to have the mechanic investigate a ... A: No, wheel bearings are not prone to failure. Most Mazdas see well into 150,000 plus miles without ... | ||
| 99 Protege starting problem | 7/24/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: I just recently replaced my head gasket on my 99 protege 1.6 liter. It has about 127K miles on it. I ... A: The car should fire up, it won't run though with a bad MAF. The MAF is a sensitive device a sharp ... | ||
| 2005 Mazda 6 won`t start... | 7/23/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: Well...the other day I was driving with my car on E it was an emergency so I had to do it, I did ... A: There is no reset switch. If you ran the pump dry it could have damaged it internally. The only ... | ||
| 99 Protege starting problem | 7/21/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: I just recently replaced my head gasket on my 99 protege 1.6 liter. It has about 127K miles on it. I ... A: Single or double cam? You say you got the timing right. Are you 100% you put the cam gears back on ... | ||
| Mazda RX7 starting problems | 7/14/2008 | Mp2 |
| Q: I have a 1983 RX7. It has been sitting for the past 17 years in a barn in TN. It has 65000 miles ... A: It's been a long time since I worked on one. If I recall the accelerator pump is a small ... | ||
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