Mazda Miata
The Mazda Miata is a two-seater Japanese convertible and the winner of the 2009 U.S. News Best Car for the Money Award. Ask your questions about the care and maintenance, stats, etc. of the classy and affordable Miata sports car in this category.
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RoyRAhh, the p0402 check engine light. First make sure you're using throttle body cleaner, not carburetor cleaner. Carb cleaner will...
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I have a '93 with a blinking airbag light. I have been told by a couple of repair places that the only way to fix it is to take...
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That happened to my 92 Miata, both sides. Turns out not to be a big problem. First you have to remove the window winder, a...
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The horn is right in front of the radiator, on the passenger side on the 2000 Miata. You can see the bracket holding the horn,...
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I just bought a keyless remote for a 2002 Mazda Miata. I bought the car from a dealer and the remotes were missing. The...
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1. Tire iron to remove wheel 2. 17mm wrench to remove caliper 3. C-clamp or large pliers to compress caliper piston That's...
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http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=380017 This explains it all. I did this and had my codes reset after doing lots of...
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BE CAREFUL! Does the engine crank? ** IF it doesn't, the air intake may have sucked up water and locked the compression...
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Between the tank and the engine .... The fuel filter is located underneath the car on the passenger (right) side. It is located...
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automatic has a dipstick under the hood. manual should have a plug on the side of it.
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There's a small sensor that sits in mid air on 2 hoses that come off one of the lines to the EGR valve. It has a 2 pole...
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It might be caused by a dirty read head in the CD player. You could purchase CD player cleaning disk and try using it. I assume...
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'99 miata headlight bulb replacement Its a Halogen bulb so you dont replace the whole headlight assembly, just the bulb. From...
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On the mounted coil pack from left to right 3;2;1;4 1990, 1991 and 1992 only, and 4;1;2;3 for later models Also, you should know...
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Go to miata.net and go to the forum and do a search. there are several locations that have the diagram showing the parts layout...
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there are three miata fuse boxes: two are located under the hood on either side of the engine, and the other is inside the cab,...
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There is an airbag assy on the steering wheel and one on the dashboard on passenger side. they are assy. that get replaced.
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Check the ignition wiring, fuel filter(dirty), fuel pump pressure(under pressure), air filter(dirt), and old, worn cracked,...
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In the rear passenger side wheel-well behind a plastic cover. my as well change the short rubber hoses holding it, use fuel...
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The one you most likely can't find is right on the back of the fuse receptacle. It's a fusible link and requires you to replace...
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Yes, remove the upper carpet near the rear window, remove the three piece metal bar holding the top in, separate the window from...
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AnswerI do have a soft top that had a plastic rear window which was replaced with a glass one. I bought my car used and I was...
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Miata wheel bearings are replaced as an integral hub / bearing assembly. Do a search on www.Miata.net for more detailed...
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Idler pulley takes up the extra slack from the serpentine belt.Serpentine belt, drives accesories from the crankshaft ie.,...
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I just had my timing belt changed for $350. This included replacing the water pump. Simce the water pump costs about $40 and...
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The fuel pump is in the gas tank. If you pull up the carpet behind the seats (where the top folds down) there is a panel on the...
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It will become evident once you remove the gauge hood. Using a non-marring item to pry off the gauge hood, it is held on by 3...
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On the right side of the fuel tank on the outter. Connected to the fuel line.
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AnswerYes you can, but take it to a shop AnswerYou should NEVER, EVER replace a manual transmission a Miata. Learn to...
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You need to open bleeder and compress the piston back with a large channelock pliers/ C-clamp and use some force. Probably some...
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http://www.clearwateraudio.com/miata.htm
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well, you tore it out . How bad is it ? Your best bet is to find a hard top. You dont seem like the type that should have a soft...
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AnswerSimply Adjustment 1 The hand brake adjustment is inside the plastic cover just over the hand brake lever. Use a Philips...
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It can be due to a couple of things. Most likely its a a clogged fuel filter. This is especially true of you have left you tank...
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I just replaced mine. The process is pretty straight forward. Obviously, step one is to disconnect your battery. I wasn't sure if...
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Changing the thermostate is very simple even for the do-it-yourselfer. Follwoign this link to Miata.net's Grage section for a...
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Yes. Although you may have to change mouonting strike plates and/or pig tail for defroster. This and more questions answered...
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Hold the 'clock' button until it starts to blink, adjust the time and poke the 'clock' button to accept the time.
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Inside the fuel tank. To reach the fuel pump, you will need to go underneath the parcel shelf behind the seats. Move the...
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You should be able to find a shop manual at your local library with the right info...make copies as they are usually only in the...
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Turning the key in the driver's side door should do the trick
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If it's not different than my 92' then it's inside the air flow meter. I belive it to be a little white plastic appendage inside...
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this sounds fishy .... Did you screw that motor up ?
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Follow the tube from the throttle body to the air filter box. Open that up with some clips or bolts. Replace.
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In the center console, between the seats. Pull up on the release. Sometimes the door can get stuck. Have one person hold the...
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AnswerIf it is an early miata, the computer on the ealy miata does not have a hot start program so at first it will ping or knock...
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You might have worked on the radio and forgot to replug in the 'lights' button on the center console.
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yes,but the most common cause for this code is running your car too low on gas (below 1\2), or low octane before you replace your...
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Should be in the same place as all of the '90-'93 1.6L engines. On the back of (bolted to) the head/valve cover (closest to the...
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Examine the door and trunk rubber seal to determine if they are damaged. If so, install replacements. It may also be the "rain...
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No, they have standard dual overhead cam, piston engines, at least from 90-05.
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Rare problem... access the pump (under the package shelf) and check to see if it's getting 12 volts while cranking. If so,...
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If you are positive its 2 & 3 , and you know the coils are good , check the crank/cam angle sensor . I had this problem with 1 &...
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1. Undo the Hose clamps by the engine and the firewall . 2. remonve hose . 3.Put on new hose . 4.tighten .
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You have to hold the key in the open position for a couple seconds to deactivate it.
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http://www.miata.net/garage/timingbelt.html Try this.
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The airbag system in the 92 Miata receives power from 4 circuits. I believe the main power is being provided via the Injector...
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The battery is a Mt-MX5. This is a Interstate battery part#. fits 1990-2008 Mazda Miata. Go to interstatebattiers.com to find a...
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Avoid hills. :-) Seriously, you may be able to put in a cooler thermostat. There are also better (higher capacity) radiators out...
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Yes it could , but check the air flow Door / fuel door assbly in the intake. you may have a very simple problem there first .
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The fuel pump is in the fuel tank. It is accessed by removing a cover on top of the tank. The cover is under the carpet on the...
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You can retract them manually. Check the fuse if they will not go down. you retract them manually by turning the knobs, found...
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The IAT is plugged in by a friction-fit rubber grommet attached to the side of the air intake box. It should be unmistakable,...
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if its vibrating while up: check the pushrods are not worn, there are nylon bushings at either end. if they are worn it will...
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The same as any other car, except the battery is in the trunk. On the earlier cars it is tight up under the right fender in the...
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Answerpop the headlight up , turn off the key. Remove black trim around head light bulb with screwdriver. Remove the retaining...
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put the top up It's probably the rain rail. This is a strip of rubber and plastic attached to the rear bottom edge of the soft...
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Look right below the intake manifold. It should be hiding right below it. It is hard to get to, but it can be done. Get a special...
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possibley change the valve guide seals
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The first pulley nearest the lefthand (window view) side and lower portion
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The price varies, it depends on what condition and how much mileage the car has. A brand new Mazda Miata costs around 20k, this...
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On the drivers side of the car. Look behind the hood release and you should see a little black cover explaining which fuse is...
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Mazda recommends 75w-90 weight oil for the manual transmission, changed at 30,000 mile intervals. See...
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On a TL you need to hold the too trip odometer buttons down(behind you steering wheel on the right) before you start your car and...
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It is fairly straightforward to change the headlights on the 99 models. They use an H4 or 9003 bulb. The most important thing to...
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It is something that happens in pretty much all the NA's and NB's (first and second generations). I have noticed it more so at...
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Trouble code P0705 means:Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction(PRNDL input)
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May have burned-out fuseable link--check wires at starter solenoid for link Additional info - I did this seveveral years ago and...
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The fuse block is just above the drivers kick panel (above where your left ankle would be when your foot is on the dead pedal). ...
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Try this page: http://www.miata.net/garage/stuckreverse.html MiataPaul
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The short answer is yes. If you put the case in left side first and then swing the right side in it should fit your violin or...
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u cant You can, what you need to do is take the stock air box off.. * DO NOT REMOVE THE BREATHER * take the bottom housing out...
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If you have to remove the rear seats No such thing as rear seats in a Miata. I own a 90 Miata as well and locked my keys in the...
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For a Left-Hand Drive Miata, you will find it under the dash, to the left of the steering column. There will also be a fusebox in...
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the correct torque for cylinder head bolt of kia pregio 2.7 diesel is 130-135ft-lbs.
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Maybe a bearing is going, a balljoint, or maybe your brakes are catching.
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Why does it PING? Do you mean tap? If its the tapping issue coming from the valve cover, when you change your oil use 10w30 and a...
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Just below the passenger side door, along the outside edge of the bottom of your Miata, you'll find a seam where the sheet metal...
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don't know what you are working on, but there is a silicon spray for belts its called a silicon belt dressing
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Could be a wire crossing in the speakers, the radio itself might be bad. Does it do it all the time? Speakers might be blown. Or,...
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The Mass air flow meter in a 1990 miata is attached to the black airfilter box on the driver's side of the engine compartment. It...
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Courtesy of ehow.com: 1Park the vehicle on a level surface away from traffic. Loosen the lug nuts of the front wheel on the side...
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I have a 95 Miata and the driver's side fuse box is under the steering column. You have to lay on your back and look up to see...
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The headlight relays are just behind the driver's side headlight, attached to a plastic black divider, that goes from the rear of...
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A Mazda Dealer's Parts Department can cut a new key from the car's VIN number.
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The controls and rails have worn and the vibration of the vehicle is allowing the weight of the window to move everything down....
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same as the 1994
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