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| 90 miata mx 5 timing | 6/28/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: I'm trying to fix a very low power situation at takeoff. I do not know how to hookup my timing light ...
A: On the driver's side behind the headlamp assembly is a blue service power port on the wire harness. ...
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| 90 miata wont start | 6/26/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: My 90 miata with 123 k miles won't start. it was fine til this morning. It cranks and almost starts ...
A: First check for ignition on all four plugs one at a time. If you do not have a test plug tool you ...
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| suspenscion | 6/23/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: what would you reccomend for replacement in the form of springs and shocks for my 2007 sv.i really ...
A: With the 3rd gen Miata you do not yet have many shock options. Koni, Bilstein (same as Mazdaspeed), ...
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| 92 Miata ACT performance clutch | 6/23/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: Sir, ACT clutch seems to have gone out on my supercharged 92 after around 32,000 miles. When ...
A: based on what I read, you either have clutch hydraulic failure or your release bearing has come ...
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| 1990 Mazda Miata | 6/22/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: How do I bleed the clutch.
A: You fill the reservoir, pressurize the system and open the bleed screw (on the slave) until all air ...
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| suspenscion | 6/19/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: what would you reccomend for replacement in the form of springs and shocks for my 2007 sv.i really ...
A: Your best to just wait and get more use until your ready as opposed to making piecemeal changes now. ...
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| 1996Miata rear crossmember | 6/19/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: 1996 Miata (new ot me) - The minimum amount of toe out I can get on the right rear is 1/2" and that ...
A: Once a cross member mount point is jeopardized it is considered un-repairable They are strong yet ...
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| air compressor 1992miata robbing power | 6/18/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: Noticed more at stop lights or when engine is idling...a bind or bog down in engine...noticable loss ...
A: The AC compressor can take as much as much as 10 HP from your cars available power. This in ...
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| suspenscion | 6/18/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: what would you reccomend for replacement in the form of springs and shocks for my 2007 sv.i really ...
A: The set up that works well is the Racing Beat spring set 54086 ($185) and the Tokico HTS ($725 set ...
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| clutch master cylinder and slave repair | 6/17/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: how do you check and replace both cylinders and how to bleed. how to drain them and replace fluid ...
A: If you have little to no clutch pedal and are unable to shift engine running then chances are your ...
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| 94 maita not starting | 6/17/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: My 94 miata has always started quickly, I go out this morning and it just turns over and wont hit at ...
A: Fuel is the most likely scenario. Under the hood on the driver's side is a diagnostics box. Open ...
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| horn does not blow | 6/17/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: The horn on our 92 miata will blow ever once in a while when the sterring wheel is in diffence ...
A: Is the air bag light on or flashing? The system consists of the horn, the two switches and the ...
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| 1992 miata oil pressure | 6/16/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: what is normal oil pressure when idleing and going about 40mph+ i have 30 idleing and about 60 65 at ...
A: On 1990 thru 1994 Miatas oil pressure is calculated instantaneously and is reflected on the gauge as ...
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| Flashing overdrive light | 6/16/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: My Husband and I were driving and we got caught in a really bad rain storm, I am guessing all the ...
A: A 96 what? I don't think that Auto Zone will have a computer to read a Mazda TCM but since you are ...
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| Flashing overdrive light | 6/16/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: My Husband and I were driving and we got caught in a really bad rain storm, I am guessing all the ...
A: THe OD or HOLD light is telling you that there is a fault that has been detected by the transmission ...
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| Engine Ignition failure. | 6/15/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: I have a 1994 Miata 1.8lL engine and the engine just stopped running while I was driving and will ...
A: Sounds more like your timing belt failed. Open the oil filler cap, look inside at the camshaft ...
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| steering | 6/15/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: couple of questions. on my 2007 sv is this a interference motor 2nd on your recomendation i put the ...
A: The engine is an interference design. Be sure the belt is service by 60k. It is common to grow ...
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| 90 miata | 6/13/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: I hear a noise inside the care when I am driving. My odometer starts shaking and that is when i hear ...
A: As the speedometer cables helical shaft begins to fail it makes a "warbling" noise (best ...
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| 96 miata m edition | 6/11/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: My Miata's wipers were happily going back and forth in the rain and then suddenly stopped, standing ...
A: Obviously a fuse is the first step in diagnostics. Check theses; 20a "wiper" fuse and the 15a ...
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| Miata MX-5 Repair | 6/9/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: it's a pleasure to find a site that can assist individuals like myself with mechanical questions ...
A: Miatas with similar issues have been through here in the past however, this type fault is rare. The ...
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| 99miata fuel problem | 6/9/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: i have a 99 miata w/1.8 engine. i will be driving down the road and it will just die, and won,t ...
A: A filter can cause a problem though they are fairly large by design so the likelihood of it being ...
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| 1991 Mazda Miata air conditioning | 6/6/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: Last year we converted our 1991 Mazda Miata from R12 to R134. We replaced the compressor and dryer. ...
A: Yeah I feel ya Louisiana too! It's either low on charge or the expansion valve has an obstruction ...
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| '99 Miata - Problem with Shifting Gears | 6/6/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: Last evening my '99 Miata stranded me. I was downshifting from 3rd to 2nd to make a turn and it ...
A: Preventative stuff mainly. By use or by mileage I would recommend the following be serviced every ...
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| '99 Miata - Problem with Shifting Gears | 6/4/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: Last evening my '99 Miata stranded me. I was downshifting from 3rd to 2nd to make a turn and it ...
A: The clutch hydraulic system consists of two main components. The master cylinder and the slave ...
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| water around the spark plug | 6/3/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: I have a 1992 miata I found that my car started missing, so I thought that my plugs or wires had ...
A: Fans, If you have an AC equipped Miata you have dual fans, both should come on with the AC. The ...
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| water around the spark plug | 6/3/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: I found that my car started missing, so I thought that my plugs or wires had gone bad so I went to ...
A: Miata? If the engine has been cleaned moisture can seep past the plug boots. In some case rain can ...
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| Miata 1990 rattle; front of engine. | 6/1/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: On this 1.6L. engine, a rattling/clacking sound seems to come from the case enclosing the timing ...
A: Most 1990 model Miatas came outfitted with a crankshaft that had a design flaw. Though many still ...
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| interior parts 2007 miata | 5/31/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: does the black piano dash trim come out and also the three brushed alluminum pieces on the steering ...
A: The dash trim panels are snap locked into place. The lower locks are somewhat accessible however, ...
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| 90 miata | 5/28/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: i have a 90 miata with 123 k miles. every time i start it it gets a annoying whining or squealing ...
A: If it is the belts the they are either loose or worn. Engine off you should be able to tug on them ...
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| miata radiator | 5/27/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: Just replaced the thermostat after over heating. Noticed fluid spitting out of the radiator at the ...
A: No, it's not repairable. Once the plastic tank ruptures you either have the tank replaced or ...
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| 1990 mazda miata with very rough idle | 5/27/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: My 1990 miata until recently would run fine but would not idle. I finally got the car to stay ...
A: Right, coolant flows via a bypass line into the passenger side of the ISC out the driver's side up ...
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| 1990 mazda miata with very rough idle | 5/26/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: My 1990 miata until recently would run fine but would not idle. I finally got the car to stay ...
A: Yes the fire order is 1,2,3,4 from front to back and the coil pack is (from driver's side to ...
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| Miate (1990) overheating | 5/26/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: I read on your forum about another person with a similar problem - my 1990 Miata overheats. I ...
A: Most cooling issues have to do with air flow. Check that both fans are on (AC on) and that they are ...
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| 1990 mazda miata with very rough idle | 5/26/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: My 1990 miata until recently would run fine but would not idle. I finally got the car to stay ...
A: The symptoms you describe could be as simple as ignition break down (ie; a bad wire(s) or a spark ...
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| tires | 5/24/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: in a previous post you said not to go with the set up of a oem tire size tire in front and half set ...
A: Miata's are rear wheel drive cars with front wheel drive offset hub measurements. It is perfectly ...
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| 1991 mazda miata won't idle | 5/22/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: The problem of not idling (but will run fine when driving down the road )all started after the fuel ...
A: The symptoms you describe could be as simple as ignition break down (ie; a bad wire(s) or a spark ...
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| starting problem | 5/21/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: Occasionally when starting our 2001 miata, it turns over fine, then slowly starts to fire, then ...
A: The issue is fuel pressure or delivery related under most situations. 1999-2005 models have the ...
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| 1991 Mazda Miata won't idle | 5/20/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: 1991 Mazda Miata will start and run fine as long as the car is driven down the road, but stalls and ...
A: Timing should be 10-14 degrees BTDC at 750 to 900 RPM. You will need to shunt the ECU before being ...
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| 1991 Mazda Miata won't idle | 5/19/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: 1991 Mazda Miata will start and run fine as long as the car is driven down the road, but stalls and ...
A: Yes, the ECU, the cars computer control unit is mounted under the carpet under an access panel where ...
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| 1991 Mazda Miata won't idle | 5/18/2009 | Mp2 |
Q: 1991 Mazda Miata will start and run fine as long as the car is driven down the road, but stalls and ...
A: Get a vacuum reading. (have someone maintain 1000 RPM while you check these two) Check your timing. ...
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