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About Mp2
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Expertise
I prefer to answer questions relating to the Miata since this has been my area of specific expertise since 1991. I can answer questions relating to the other Mazda models however some limitation of expertise may reduce my accuracy.

Experience
Mazda technician since 1987, shop owner and specialty are regarding the Miata since 1991 covering mechanical, electrical, trim and body. Specializing specifically in drivability concerns.GKHS 1985, BVC 1987, MNA 1989, ASE Master Technician Mechanical 1995, ASE Master Body/Paint/Collision 1996


Education/Credentials
GKHS 1985, BVC 1987, MNA 1989, ASE Master Technician Mechanical 1995, ASE Master Body/Paint/Collision 1996

   

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In Category  Mazda Repair

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MAZDA 5 MAJOR TRANS LEAK!10/1/2008
  Q: i recently changed the transmission fluid in my car then i go on free way and the rear window is ...
  A: Well, start by cleaning everything of fluid then double check your pan bolts, the plug, dipstick ...
rear disc brakes9/30/2008
  Q: 2001 protge, how do i get the piston to return into the caliper on the rear disk brake? i have tryed ...
  A: Not my particular area of expertise but, most Mazda rear brake systems have an access plug on the ...
2002 Mazda Protege LX Code P0421 Warm Up Cat9/28/2008
  Q: Bought 2002 Mazda Protege LX 2.0 used 07/15/2008 with 91745 miles. Thought I should go ahead and ...
  A: Not my particular area of expertise but, some notes. Converters do fail, usually after 90k ...
ignition switch9/28/2008
  Q: I have an 1988 RX7 and when you turn the key to start the engine then the starter does not run. The ...
  A: You need to perform line by line circuit tests before you get into swapping parts or it may end up ...
mazda ('85) 12A engine9/25/2008
  Q: Have lost an apex seal in #2 rotor. #1 rotor seems to be fine.can I replace all 3 apex seals and ...
  A: You will be removing fasteners and affecting seals for all five housings/ends. So no, working on a ...
location of 1992 Miata fuel pump9/23/2008
  Q: Is the fuel pump on the 1992 Miata, 1.6, standard trannie in the fuel tank? Or can I get to it ...
  A: Its in the tank. Behind the seat under the rear deck carpet is a odd shaped access cover remove it ...
98 Millenia9/19/2008
  Q: My daughter can't get her key out when she turns her car off. Also the gear shift won't lock & both ...
  A: Not my area of expertise however, there is a shifter lock solenoid or cable pin lock that must ...
RX-7 1984 Mazda w/ FI 13b engine9/18/2008
  Q: Yesterday, car ran fine for an hour, then, at a stoplight, it just died (while idling). I popped the ...
  A: Fuel; check for flow in a catch can. Ignition; you have spark enough to fire it up once in awhile. ...
1999 miata9/17/2008
  Q: I checked for spark but can't see one. car wont start unless i spray some starting fluid in intake. ...
  A: If it runs on starting fluid then it is not an ignition problem. Check for fuel flow. Your in tank ...
2003 Protege 5 overheating9/16/2008
  Q: I just got my car back from cross-country trip, and it's starting to overheat. I first noticed the ...
  A: Air Flow: Look inside the front grille for any obstructions, (ie. plastic bags etc.) Engine idling ...
buying a mazda rx-89/12/2008
  Q: I am looking forward to buying a rx-8 this year but do not know much about them. I am looking for ...
  A: The fuel economy is actual however, the heavier the foot the less the economy. It's certainly not a ...
1993 Mazda RX79/9/2008
  Q: I have a 1993 Mazda RX7 Twin Turbo. I got injured and couldn't crank it for 5 months. When I went to ...
  A: Apex seals. No compression, you need to follow my previous instruction to get it started again. ...
Miata blowing fuses9/7/2008
  Q: I have a 1993 Mazda Miata that is blowing the main 30 amp fuel injection fuse in the engine ...
  A: You have a dead short somewhere in the system. Follow the harness from the injectors. for test ...
buying a mazda rx-89/6/2008
  Q: I am looking forward to buying a rx-8 this year but do not know much about them. I am looking for ...
  A: They are great well built machines. The rotary requires more TLC than an basic piston engine, ...
1993 mazda 929 not starting8/31/2008
  Q: My 1993 mazdA 929 is not starting ? How much does a starter cost to install? ANSWER: If it is the ...
  A: Clean and tighten the battery terminals, Try a new battery or at least one that is known good. ...
1993 mazda 929 not starting8/29/2008
  Q: My 1993 mazdA 929 is not starting ? How much does a starter cost to install?
  A: If it is the starter itself, $150 parts, $150 labor average. When you turn the key does it: a. ...
1979 RX78/28/2008
  Q: I have a 1979 RX7 that just started running very rough at low RPMs when it cold. It smells like the ...
  A: If you can rule out ignition then look for a vacuum leak source (for which there can be many) then ...
1993 Mazda RX78/28/2008
  Q: I have a 1993 Mazda RX7 Twin Turbo. I got injured and couldn't crank it for 5 months. When I went to ...
  A: When it cranks over does it sound as though there is little or no compression, (ie. does it sound ...
1979 RX78/28/2008
  Q: I have a 1979 RX7 that just started running very rough at low RPMs when it cold. It smells like the ...
  A: Check the spark plugs and if you haven't recently change the ignition wires, NGK or Racing Beat ...
1995 Mazda Protege vibration @ stop/idle8/27/2008
  Q: I have a 1995 Mazda Protege that vibrates like crazy when I am stopped. I have to shift to neutral ...
  A: Not in my area of expertise. Possibly an ignition misfire, low speed miss. If you haven't ...
1990 S908/26/2008
  Q: Sorry not a Miata. Between 30 and 50 mph there is a significant miss which seems to be more than ...
  A: 929, that makes more sense. One injector for each cylinder. Ignition issues can cause intermittent ...
coolant in rotary chamber8/25/2008
  Q: I have a 91 rx7 with the rotary engine. Engine is currently out of the car on a stand. When I turned ...
  A: White smoke is a sign of coolant or water entering the combustion chamber, blue is oil. Though a ...
Miata fuel pump fuse problem8/23/2008
  Q: I have a 1993 Mazda Miata that continues to blow fuel pump fuses. After replacing the fuse it will ...
  A: The likelihood of a wire harness short is slim. the Miata is well built. Unless the car has been ...
Mazda 323 cv joint8/22/2008
  Q: I keep a pretty close watch on my 1987 323 wagon, and noticed today that the right front outer boot ...
  A: Not in my area of expertise but, I never suggest replacing just the boot. Aftermarket boots will ...
1997 Mazda Protege Check Engine Light8/21/2008
  Q: I have spent several thousand dollars trying to repair all the codes that have come up with my check ...
  A: I'm just going to give you a few scenarios. Start out simple. Have you ever had the fuel filter ...
Windsheild wipers on Mazda Protege8/20/2008
  Q: I was driving during a rainstorm and turned on the wipers. They worked fine for several minutes and ...
  A: Not my area of expertise but, raise the hood, look under the windshield at the wiper arm linkage ...
mazda 626 problems.8/19/2008
  Q: i have a 1996 mazda 626 manual transmission. while driving my rpm's will just drop to zero and cut ...
  A: Check the MAS (mass airflow sensor) connection points, harness and wire connector. The device can ...
1997 Mazda Protege Check Engine Light8/19/2008
  Q: I have spent several thousand dollars trying to repair all the codes that have come up with my check ...
  A: Like I said the Protege is a simple car. It is unlikely that the computer is simply throwing codes ...
1997 Mazda MPV8/19/2008
  Q: I know MPVs are not your specialty, but I was hoping you might have an idea. At the same time my ...
  A: Not likely connected. The fuel gauge is not within the operational scope which the MIL is ...
MX3 stalling8/18/2008
  Q: My MX3 has been intermittently stalling. I am driving, then suddenly its as if the engine has been ...
  A: Not in my area of expertise but it sounds like a magnetic pick up or a crank/cam position sensor ...
2000 protege 1.68/17/2008
  Q: at 2500rpms engine will cut out until it falls to 1500rpms then pick up to 2500 and drop again i ...
  A: TPS seldom if ever fail The symptoms point heavy to the MAS though you say you changed it. Cross ...
mazda obdII code8/16/2008
  Q: hello I have a mazda MVP2004 and I got the code P2404 how I can fix or find the part for fixed thank ...
  A: Not my specialty area but, this is what the system is telling you. P2404 - EVAP System leak ...
Overdrive on 2002 Mazda Protege DX8/16/2008
  Q: When I press the overdrive button on my Protege, nothing happens, no light turns on, and nothing ...
  A: The button engages the "Overdrive Off" or "Hold" feature which keeps the vehicle from up shifting to ...
Mazda 3 oil leak8/14/2008
  Q: I have a 2005 mazda 3 hatchback, recently i have noticed oil over the gearbox, it doesnt seem like ...
  A: How many mile do you have? I would check the tightness of the oil filter and the drain plug as the ...
1997 Mazda Protege Check Engine Light8/13/2008
  Q: I have spent several thousand dollars trying to repair all the codes that have come up with my check ...
  A: The Protege is a fairly reliable and simple car. You may be the victim of a shop improperly ...
clutch replacement 1987 rx78/13/2008
  Q: What do I have to do to replace the clutch in a non turbo 1987 FI rx7, 13b. The car has sat for ...
  A: 1. Get a clutch kit (Mazda or ACT) good brand. 2. Lift the car, disconnect the battery. 3. Remove ...
1992 Miata Air Bag Diagnostic Unit8/11/2008
  Q: I have the 10 blinks of the air bag unit. When I quizzed the dealer about labor costs to replace the ...
  A: No, all 90-94 models had the Air Bag Diagnostic Modules under the dash above the column. New models ...
Miata Airbag Diagnostic Replacement8/11/2008
  Q: Good Day! What is the best way to replace the Airbag Diagnostic Unit on a 1992 Miata? Many Thanks, ...
  A: Your air bag light is flashing 10 times between a pause? The unit is located above the steering ...
over heating8/7/2008
  Q: i have a 2000 mazda 626 iv changed the thermostat the electoric fans and flushed the system and i am ...
  A: Does it over heat quickly or does it overheat as the water level drops. If your loosing coolant a ...
engine cuts off8/7/2008
  Q: I have a Mazda Protege 1991. In the past 3 months, it died on me 5 times,always after 10-15 minutes ...
  A: When it fails like that again you need to preform a spark test to see if the ignition is firing. ...
Mazda MPV8/6/2008
  Q: I currently have a Mazda MPV (2004) with 72,000 kms and my lease is up in a few weeks. I am trying ...
  A: The MPV is a moderately good long term vehicle. With normal maintenance they see relatively high ...
Air Bag Light is constantly on8/5/2008
  Q: My 1996 Miata's air bag light is constantly on. It does not blink at all. Tks.
  A: Mazda had a recall on the solid state SRS control module but I don't think it extended to 1996 ...
Mazda 626 DX (92')8/5/2008
  Q: However I cannot for the life of me get the old rotor too come off. Can you please give me ...
  A: Not in my specific area of expertise. Though first thing be sure it's not a rotor/hub assembly. If ...
1994 626, 188,000 miles8/5/2008
  Q: runs real rough and vibrates heavy when you come to a stop my mechanic says its not the plugs or pug ...
  A: If the plugs and wires have been ruled out then the coil is next to be checked then the cam/crank ...
Fault code reader8/4/2008
  Q: I am in the market to buy a fault code reader for my mazda 323f 1998..Is there a reader out there ...
  A: You may be able to find a generic scanner that will read Japanese makes. The Mazda scanner we use ...
alarm disconnect mazda 323GLX8/2/2008
  Q: we have recently lost our car key and the centrol calarm. We got a new set of key from the ...
  A: The alarm is not likely a Mazda system, meaning it was not installed by Mazda nor is it a Mazda ...
2002 Mazda Tribute8/1/2008
  Q: My Tribute with 58K on it has a problem with the engine just turning off while driving down the ...
  A: Not likely the battery. The truck should run on it's alternator alone. To rule this system out ...
wiper problems on 86 mazda 3238/1/2008
  Q: I,m having problems with the wipers on the mazda 1986 323 ,I took out the dash to change the heater ...
  A: It's not in my area of expertise however the 323 was a very simple car. Work backwards from your ...
626 transmission problem7/31/2008
  Q: I've read there are a lot of transmission troubles with automatic transmission beacuse of bad ...
  A: 4 cylinder, 4 speed models from 93-97 most if not all. Have seen very few in the 1998-2002 fail. ...
1993 miata air bag code 107/29/2008
  Q: I have a 1993 Miata and the air bag light flashes ten times then pauses, then it flashes 10 more ...
  A: The diagnostic control unit has failed. You need replacement part NA01677F0A, $187.04 from a Mazda ...
Horn!7/26/2008
  Q: i have changed the fuse under the steering wheel and my brake lights are fine as this runs of the ...
  A: Horn failures are not uncommon. A ground issue can be the fault many times. Try unbolting the horn ...
95 626 A/C not cooling7/24/2008
  Q: I was driving and the A/C abruptly stopped cooling. All switches and panel lamps still work as ...
  A: Look directly at the compressor to see if the clutch is engaging or not. You will hear it ...
93 mazda 626 thermostat7/23/2008
  Q: How do you change the thermostat on a 1993 Mazda 626?
  A: Locate the housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose. Drain about 1 gallon of coolant ...
1995 Mazda Millenium7/23/2008
  Q: Good morning, I've had my Mazda tuned, an oil change, and have replace the timing belt and replaced ...
  A: The light is telling you the oil pressure is low. You can have a full crankcase of oil but if the ...
mazda protege 20007/23/2008
  Q: i have a 2000 protege that hesitates when you push the gas at idle when you stop and start.I have ...
  A: Ignition wires can gain resistance as they get older causing the spark energy to decrease and in ...
I have a 1997 Mazda MPV with no spark7/23/2008
  Q: Yes i have a 1997 mazda mpv 3.0 6 cyl 2wd. My wife was driving it and it just stalled coming in the ...
  A: MPV is not in my field but if you have a conventional distributor type inside the distributor should ...
protetge dies with hard stop7/22/2008
  Q: We have owned a 1990 Protege since it was brand new. It has only 114,000 miles on it. The car will ...
  A: It's a good idea to check for a vacuum leak however when your in neutral the motor does not have the ...
overheating7/21/2008
  Q: i recently purchased a 1990 miata. IT overheated and blew a hole in the radiator. We fixed that then ...
  A: Top tank failures are common with overheats and especially on Miatas 12 years+, the plastic gets ...
protetge dies with hard stop7/20/2008
  Q: We have owned a 1990 Protege since it was brand new. It has only 114,000 miles on it. The car will ...
  A: Is the AC on/off?. The ICS (idle control solenoid) holds and stabilizes the idle speed for drag ...
replacing thermostat on mazda mpv 19937/18/2008
  Q: How do I replace the thermostat on a 1993/1994 Mazda MPV?
  A: Locate the housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose. Drain about 1 gallon of coolant ...
Mazda MX6 (1993) 2.5i7/18/2008
  Q: I have a problem with my Mazda MX6, the car will not start at all, the engine will turn but it will ...
  A: I'm not up on that car. But no spark means it either isn't getting the signal meaning either the ...
1981 RX-7 Electrical7/17/2008
  Q: After a 35 mile highway run on a hot night and stopping for a red light, the idiot lights went on ...
  A: That is an electronically controlled carburetor, a vain attempt at fuel economy and emissions from ...
AC Constant clicking, air still very cold, 93 MX67/17/2008
  Q: I have a constant clicking noise from (I assume) the AC compressor when I turn on the AC. It seems ...
  A: It could be over charged causing the high pressure switch to cut it on/off or it could be freezing ...
After market intake7/17/2008
  Q: I have a stock '05 1.8L Miata. If I replace the stock intake with a K&N setup, should I spend the ...
  A: The cooler the air entering the engine the better the atomization, that equals power and efficiency. ...
1993 Mazda won't idle7/17/2008
  Q: I've got a 1993 Mazda RX7. The car won't idle, but I can drive it around if I keep the engine above ...
  A: You own a very complex Mazda. Sadly, the symptoms you describe can relate back to as many as 11 ...
2008 mazda cx-9 AWD7/16/2008
  Q: I've owned this car for about 2 months and it has been in shop for over 20 days. Car makes an ...
  A: Follow Up: My system shows the Rear Drive Shaft Assembly which appears to include the carrier ...
Front left wheel bearing Mazda 3237/16/2008
  Q: Mazda 323 2002/03 I had a front left wheel bearing replaced in October 2007. One week later the ...
  A: Based on what you tell me my thoughts are the original bearing as an assembly was not replaced. I ...
Horn Button7/15/2008
  Q: I am missing a horn button on my steering wheel. I bought a steering wheel @ a salvage yard. How ...
  A: Assuming it is a Miata steering wheel, air bag module center, two thumb horn buttons left and right. ...
Driver side door7/14/2008
  Q: 2002 MAZDA 626 ES/LX 6 cylinder Last week my fiance opened driver's door to get in and a screw hit ...
  A: If a latch screw is out you can assume more than one may also be loose or missing. The latch is not ...
96' Mazda Millenia vibration on idle-check engine light ON7/14/2008
  Q: My Mazda was vibrating/pulsating on idle, especially when at stop lights. I also noticed a slight ...
  A: That engine should have six direct fire coils located on top of each spark plug. Each one has a ...
95 Mazda 626 lags between 1st and 2nd gears.7/13/2008
  Q: My husband and I just bought a great Mazda 626 yesterday. The problem it seems to have is switching ...
  A: 626 is not my specialty but, a common low RPM issue is aged ignition wires and plugs. Check them if ...
mazada batter light7/13/2008
  Q: my 2002 mazada tribute battery light came on and i went to autozone to have it tested. they said the ...
  A: The alternator has an internal regulator, a switch that cycles the output of the alternator as the ...
Mazda millenia 957/12/2008
  Q: OK i don't know anything about cars but i know someone told me my engine is sezied what does that ...
  A: If your engine seized up it likely means it did not get the oil or coolant it requires to protect ...

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