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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.

1,017 Questions

Where can I find a used 1990 Mazda Miata on line?

There is a great website that has many listings for used 1990 Mazda Miatas. The website is Lemonfree.com and they have several listings for the 1990 Miatas.

How do you set cam timing on a 92 miata?

You can set the camshaft timing on your automobile by lining up the timing marks. There will be timing marks on the front main pulley and timing marks on the camshaft.

What does clatter mean?

clatter mean to be claterd to be stuck with a lot of people where u cant breath anymore

How do you get in the trunk of a 1991 Mazda miata without a key?

If you do not have a key to the trunk of a 1991 Mazda Miata, there is a way to get into it. You would (first) have to take off the back license plate. The lock sticks out about 2-3 inches. You would then have use a drill (electric) to unscrew 2 screws. This would take off the lock and let you into the trunk.

Where is the iat sensor?

it should be in the air intake box, i beleave on the right side of the engine compartment, or it may be before the box (the bit with the air filter) normally after or on the inside of the the filter.

Answerit is in the airbox. its the only thing on the airbox with wires connected to it. its removed by simply pulling on it. if your air box has a little hole in it, the sensor has been removed. look around the area for a couple of wires with what looks like a black plastic bullet plugged into the end of it. just stick the bullet into the hole and youll be fine.

Where is the fuel filter on 1999 Mazda Miata?

It is hidden behind a plastic shield underneath the car, just before the rear, passenger side tire.

How do you replace a headlight on a 1999 Mazda Miata?

'99 miata headlight bulb replacement
  1. Its a Halogen bulb so you dont replace the whole headlight assembly, just the bulb.
  2. From engine compartment, unplug the bulb connector on bad bulb
  3. Remove the rubber ring covering the area by pulling on the tabs.
  4. Remove the bulb by depressing the spring clip and swinging it out, similar to a safety pin.
  5. Remove the halagon bulb, careful not to touch the surface of the new bulb with your fingers.
  6. Replace in reverse order.
'99 miata headlamp assembly replacementIf you are interested in replacing the whole assembly (typically because of a cracked lense) it is advisable to remove the bumper. The headlamp is then held in by the large black plastic tab at the top by the bolt visible once the hood is opened. Once the electrical harnesses are removed, you must firmly pull the headlamp directly out towards the front of the car.

How do you turn off the air bag light on a 1990 Mazda miata?

Take off the airbag on the steering wheel, there are 2 wires, remove the black one....I think its the black one, well remove one then see if the light is still on

Where can one find information about mx5?

The first port of call would be the manufacturer of the MX5, Mazda. Their showrooms and website will have a wealth of information regarding the MX5. Other places to look are specialist sites such as AutoTrader.

How much fluid to replace on Mazda Miata Transmission when changing filter?

Fill the transmission filter with transmission fluid before you put the new transmission filter on. You probably will not need to add any transmission fluid.

Where is the fuel pump in a 1991 Mazda miata?

The fuel pump for all Miatas up to 2005 is located in the fuel tank. You can access it by removing the carpet on the parcel shelf, the area where the soft top rests. You will find access to the fuel tank shield held by multiple 10mm bolts. Once that is removed, an oval-shaped cover can be found. The Fuel Pump is attached to this.

Where is the drain plug on a 1999 miata?

The Oil Drain Plus is on the back of the oil pan. If you lift the car, look underneath, just behind the front passenger (assuming Left-Hand drive!) wheel. You'll see the oil pan and the drain plug.

If you're looking for the Radiator Drain Plug, lift the car, and look just underneath behind the bumper. There is an oval hole about 2" long on the large plastic splash pan. You can use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the radiator plug.

Where is the IAT sensor on 93 buick lesabre?

The IAT sensor is located on the intake manifold air cleaning housing or air duct.

Miata runs at normal temp all the time except going up steep hills then it runs hot how do you fix this?

Avoid hills. :-) Seriously, you may be able to put in a cooler thermostat. There are also better (higher capacity) radiators out there. I've also read that by removing the weatherstrip at the rear of the engine compartment (atop the firewall), underhood temps are greatly reduced. Also, you may want to have the cooling system completely flushed and leak tested by a qualified shop. Your cooling fan is probably going. The bearings are worn and when the car isn't level the fan doesn't sit straight. For now you can drive back down the hill and the fan will fall forward but you will have to replace it. It's only a one hour job but you'll have to buy the whole fan assembly and that a 300ish dollar part. Try flushing the system first, and burping it correctly. It's possible there are air pockets in the system, that are being exploited when the car is under heavy load. The fan may be going, but even so, you should be able to purchase an aftermarket fan for far less that the Mazda Factory price that will work just as well. In some cases, you may just need to splice the power and ground wires from the original harness.

Where is the IAT sensor for 1998 cavalier?

On a 1998 Cavalier, the IAT sensor is located in the hose connecting the air cleaner to the throttle body. The IAT is a two-wire sensor.

What causes 1990 Mazda miata high Hc on idle?

In very laymen's terms, high HC numbers mean that your fuel isn't burning off as much as it should and remainder is making it out of the tail. This is either because you're running rich (the car's ECU thinks it needs to inject more fuel in the engine), or more commonly, your car has weak spark so the fuel isn't being burned.

Miatas typically run a bit rich, but tend to respond very well to a new set of plug wires and spark plugs. The run-of-the-mill NGK blue spark plug wires and basic NGK spark plugs at $2-$3 each will work just fine for your tune-up.

The more expensive possibilities are that the sensors are now 20 years old and not giving the ECU proper information. Sensor failures on these cars commonly lead to the ECU thinking it needs to inject more fuel. Culprits may be the Air Flow Meter/Air Temp Sensor, O2 sensor, or bad EGR or IAC valves (the valves can get crudded up and seize, making the engine unable to manage incoming air). The valves can typically be cleaned with sensor-safe throttle body cleaner.

How do you change transmission fluid on 1995 Mazda miata?

check out the below.

http://www.techguys.ca/howto/index.html

Where is the IAT sensor at?

The IAT sensor measures the temperature of the intake nmanifold. The ECM uses this sensor reading to set injection timing and adjust the air-fuel ratio. If the fuel mileage and power output of you engine seem low, some owners have found improvement in EGT, fuel economy, and power after cleaning carbon from the IAT sensor in at the rear of the intage manifold. Engine with exhaust brakes are particularly prone to IAT sensor fouling because soot is blown back into the intake during valve overlap.

The only tool you need is a 3/8" ratchet with a 6" extension and 13/16" socket. View of IAT from above battery Closer view of the IAT sensor The IAT sensor is found on the driver's side of the engine, almost at the back of the intake manifold. Unplug the electrical connector from the sensor. You will need to spread the connect tab away from the sensor body to unplug the sensor. After the connector has been removed, use a 13/16" deep well socket, 6" extension, and ratchet to unscrew the sensor from the manifold. Photo of a dirty IAT sensor The sensor on the left had 20,000 miles on it, and it was covered with soot. After a shot of carburator cleaner, you can see the sensor element inside the cage. Screw the clean IAT sensor back into the manifold, torque it to 10 ft-lb, and reattach the connector. Photo of a clean IAT sensor

Normal IAT Sensor resistance values:

Temperature Resistance 30� 40K 32� 30k to 36k ohms 76� 13K ohms 77� 9k to 11k ohms 81� 6.87K ohms 122� 3k to 4k ohms 130� 4K ohms 167 600 to 675 ohms 212 600 to 675 ohms

Replacement Sensor:

Cummins PN 3408345, around $28.

Dodge PN 05014197AA Sensor, Temperature (SEN, TEM), around $18.

How do you remove headlight cover on a 1990 miata?

Use the button on the dash to raise the headlights, remove the black plastic cover from around the headlight, unbolt the cover from the frame mechanism (IIRC).

Will a mazda-mx5 automatic drift the same as a manual?

No, it will not be the same. There are multiple ways to initiate a drift sequence in a car, and you would use different styles to achieve different "stunts". Search for the "Drift Bible" on Youtube. While a drift can be initiated by upsetting the weight and balance of the car, the more advanced drifting techniques involve instantaneous gearing changes and clutch manipulation to shift weight and break the rear wheels loose.

Repair manual for 2001 Mazda mx-5 miata for free?

Try the automotive section in your local library.

My 1995 Mazda Miata dropped to zero RPM's turned the engine light on and the battery light on while running and then killed over There is gas in the tank and I checked the oil What could it be?

My 96 would do the same thing intermittently. The fault code was something like "secondary bank lean". I looked for a vacume leak, was advised to change the computer and finally I just turned up the idle a little bit and have had no problems since. It still passes the emission tests so I'm not going to mess with it anymore.