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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 is the battery located in a 1990 miata?
On a 1991 Miata, the battery is in the trunk. It is probably the same on the 1990.
Why does my 1999 kia sephia make a squalling noise when I start it or turn on my ac?
Answer
Sounds like a loose or worn accessory drive belt. there are two belts, check the one going to the a/c compressor, you should be able to turn the belt about half way around, if it's too loose or tight, adjust it, if that doesn't work, replace the belt.
How do you remove the gauge cluster on a 94 miata?
The Miata.net Garage section (http://www.miata.net/garage/) has a wealth of information on all things Miata related.
This is for a gauge-face install, which requires you to remove the gauge cluster, and includes complete instructions:
http://www.miata.net/garage/gaugefaces.html
How do you replace a miata license plate panel?
Open trunk, remove matting closest to panel, take out bolts, panel off.
1990 Mazda miata mx5 oil filter?
The threading is 20mm x 1.5. It is located underneath the intake manifold (if looking directly at the engine from the front of the car, it's on the left side of the engine). If your arms are not thin enough to reach under the manifold from the top, you can reach it by removing the wheel and accessing it from the fender.
How do you change out a distributor cap in a 1991 Mazda miata?
There is no Distributor cap or rotor in a 91 Mazda Miata.
All years of the Miata use electronic computer controlled ignition systems.
How many quarts of oil does it take1999 Mazda miata mx5?
3.8-4 quarts of motor oil.
2 quarts of transmission oil
1/2 quart if changing fluid in shifter turret
1 quart of differential oil
What is normal oil pressure 1991 Mazda miata?
The answer is that there isnt, the early miatas dont really need a oil pressure gauge and were taken out of the newer ones for the reason that they were basically useless.
Cheers.
Where is the fuse box in a Mazda miata?
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 the engine compartment. If you are facing the car with the hood open, it will be to the rear on the passenger side in a black plastic box.
What kind of safety rating did the Mazda Miata receive?
The 2005 Mazda Miata is the last known crash test of the Miata line. It received four out of five stars for the front driver's seat, five stars for the front passenger seat, three stars for the side driver's seat, and a five star rollover rating.
Instruction replace front brake pads Mazda miata 2000?
These notes are applicable to Miatas from 1990-2005. While doing this maintenance, there are some other items you can also do:
- Check and turn Rotors - Front rotors should have a thickness of 16-18mm minimum, should not be warped have deep grooves
- Bleed brake lines - this typically requires bleeding all brakes, starting with the rears first
You will require:
1. Socket set
2. Brake/Caliper Lube
3. Torque Wrench
4. C-Clamp or Caliper Tool
- Lift car on jackstands and remove wheel.
- Remove the lower bolt/slider pin. You will loosen it and then need to pull it out. This bolt can become dry may require with a bit of effort to remove.
- The caliper will still be connected at the top, but will now allow you to rotate it up to access to brake pads.
- You'll see 2 springs that are about the size of paper clips on top, that connect to 4 small holes on the brake pads.
- Each of the brake pads have thin, metal shims on the outside of each pad
- Look closely at the end of each brake pad. You'll notice the small, thin metal guide plates sitting between the brake pad ends and the calipers.
- Before removing it, inspect it closely:
- Pull off the pads. Most brake pads do not include new shims, so you will need to remove them from your original pads.
- Open the hood and open the top of the master brake cylinder. Looking at your engine, it's on the far left towards the firewall, the clearish, plastic cylinder. When you push the caliper back, you will monitor the fluid level to ensure it does not overflow.
- Use a C-Clamp or Brake Caliper tool to press the piston back as far as needed to fit the new pad in.
- Place the small, metal brake pad guides back into place at the top and bottom of the caliper. If you find them too easy to knock out, a little bit of brake caliper lube may help them stick while you put the pads on.
- Apply brake lube between the shims and the pads, and between the shims and the caliper. If not done, you will get squealing and will need to reapply the lube (unless you don't mind the sound!)
- Place the new pads in, minding not to knock off the metal guides.
- Place the metal springs back into place, the small 4 holes on the end of each pad.
- Attempt to place the caliper back into position. If it does not fit try sliding the caliper back back and forth a bit (towards and away from you). If it still does not fit, you'll need to push the piston further back.
- M10 bolts are torqued down 33-39 ft-lbs
- M12 bolts are torqued down 58-65 ft-lbs
- Once the caliper is back in place, lube the bolt/slider pin and replace it back into the caliper. Mazda manual states:
- Check brake fluid level and replace cap.
- Replace the wheel.
- Make sure to safely test and break in your new pads appropriately.
1990 Mazda Miata - Does the AC Switch when turned on supposed to increases the RPMs?
Yes, at idle it brings the normal stock of 900 up to 1000 rpms
Do miata's have a clutch fluid?
Yes!
All manual transmission Miatas have it.
The good news is its just a regular brake fluid so its dirt cheep and you dont need much.
What is engine check code P1797 on a 97 Mazda Miata?
Trouble code P1797 means: Clutch Pedal Position Switch/Neutral Switch Circuit
Can you put 205-50 or 55 -16 tires on a miata that has 205-45-16 originally?
Yes to the 205/50/r16 it will worl fine- no on the 205-55-r16 to tall and heavy
What kind of fuse is the 80 amp fuse in a 1999 Mazda miata on the passenger side fuse box?
it is the 4998 engine code of 240 amp of the engine code:fgh46357fjg so the kind of fuse of 80 amp fuse is, 160 amp fuse. So you can multiply that and, 480 amps. There you go.
How do you change the dashboard light on a 2002 Miata?
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 clips, no different than those used on the scuff sills or other trim panels. Start by prying at the bottom left and right near the stearing column, where the dash pad and dash meet. You should then be able to work your way around to pull it off.
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Why is my 1992 Mazda miata clutch pedal is going to the floor?
No pressure in clutch resevior, its next to the brake resevior, if its empty, put more, if not you have a leak.
2000 Mazda Miata and it won't start The battery is fine but it just won't kick over?
Your question is not specific enough to provide a proper answer. If you're absolutely sure your battery is and has the capacity to be fully charged, the problem could be:
1. Loose wire(s)
2. Starter and/or solenoid
3. Coil
4. Has the engine siezed?
Please provide more specifics in your question.
How do you take the seats out of a 1990 Mazda miata?
The seats are held in by 4 bolts on the floorboard. Remove these and the seat will come out easily. You may need a breaker bar to loosen these bolts. They are on tightly, because they are critical in a crash or rollover.
Where is the rear 02 sensor on your 99 miata?
In 1999-2000, Mazda designed 2 exhaust versions.
The most common version is the Federal-spec Miata. This exhaust system has the typical, single catalytic converter with an O2 sensor before and after it.
- The front O2 sensor is before the catalytic convertor and can be seen by removing the driver's side wheel.
- The rear O2 sensor will be just after the catalytic converter, at the 12 o'clock position between the rear wheels.
The California-spec Miata had a precatalytic converter directly installed on the exhaust manifold/header, as well as the standard catalytic converter running the length of the engine.
- You will find the first O2 sensor directly on the header, just above the pre-cat. It is easily seen from the driver's side of the engine bay.
- The second O2 sensor is found just below the pre-cat, but before the main catalytic converter. It is easily seen by removing the driver's side wheel.
Where is the location of the vss on 2000 Mazda miata?
I'll ASSUME a manual transmission; Lower right side of 5 spd. trans extension housing. 2 wire connector & a 10mm head bolt holding in the O-ring sealed sensor. BTW, a small amount of gear oil will come out w/ sensor.
