Vehicle manufactured by Mazda. Also known as an MX-5. Is a small Japanese sports car.
Questions tagged [miata]
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Low beam not working in headlight
I have a 1999 Miata, i bought the car for 750$ as a project car. it had some body damage but i figured i would fix it. The car is mostly done now, but i have one major issue. The low beams in my passenger side headlight does not work, but the high…
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Check engine light with code P0455 comes on when fuel tank is below 3/4 full
In my 2001 Mazda Miata, the check engine light comes on when the fuel tank is at the 3/4 full mark. The code is DTC P0455 - Evap System Large Leak Detected
I have replaced the fuel cap already.
What could be causing this?
How do I diagnose this?
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Why is my gearshift hard to move when starting?
I have a 2000 Miata with a 5-speed manual. I park it in first gear with the handbrake on. The last few times I've started it, the gearshift has been hard to move into neutral and from there into reverse.
When I started it today the engine struggled…
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clutch installation
I am installing a new clutch in a 1999 Miata. When putting the tranny back in, I can get it in very easily, but it won't go all the way, it only lacks about half an inch. I can get bolts started but I"M afraid to use the bolts to draw it in further.…
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Tachometer reading fluctuates at constant engine load/speed
The car in question is a 93 Miata, the tachometer needle fluctuates very randomly at random times (did it while idling and while I was driving). But the engine load does not change, it is the gauge it self that is reading incorrectly. What could…
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What is causing vibration on my 2001 Miata LS track car?
I have a 2001 Miata LS with some moderate track modifications, including Bilstein coil-overs, a Hard Dog roll bar, Hawk HP+ brake pads, OMP seats with Schroth harnesses, Nitto NT01 tires, and more. It has an aggressive alignment (set up by a track…
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How to repair cut/ripped convertible soft top?
I have a Miata soft-top. The top was recently cut open overnight. I used a bit of epoxy to glue it back together (rain was coming). Is there some type of typical procedure/kits to repair this type of canvas? Thanks!
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Squeaking sound from the wheels after taking out of storage
I have a 1991 Mazda Miata that I have had stored in a Garage for the past 6 months or so. After taking it out of hibernation a few weeks ago, there has been a rather loud squeaking noise coming from the wheels that I can hear echoing off of cars as…
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Why does my NB Miata struggle to start when shut off for a short time?
Why does my 2000 Miata 1.8L (104000 miles) struggle to start when shut off for a short time? This doesn't seem to happen as frequently when starting up after being off over a weekend or just overnight. Some mornings it fires right up.
For example,…
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Clutch issue in 1995 Mazda Miata
My clutch pedal had absolutely no pressure unless I would pump it, but that wouldn't do much. It finally gave out so I changed the master cylinder next to the break cylinder with one that I know works for sure. It did, but when I woke up the next…
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How do I detach the connector from this headlight assembly to replace the bulb?
I want to replace a broken headlight bulb in a European 1999 Mazda MX-5 NB 1.6L (also known as a Miata mark II). How do I detach the power connector so that I can get to the light fixture?
The connector looks like this:
Both pictures show the same…
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2006 Mazda MX-5 P0126 + B1318
2006 MX-5 57k Miles USDM 2.0L 6-Speed
P0126 and B1318 Set but no light on/Sporadic illumination.
Coolant reservoir is full.
https://www.obd-codes.com/p0126
That site references that there's a TSB available regarding the ECT/CTS, but I am unable to…
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My 2008 Miata only has 3,600 miles on it but failed the smog test
2 OBDII monitors (evap system, and EGR and/or VVT system) have not yet finished self-checks, apparently because the battery was replaced. The smog station says I need to drive the car about 75 miles before the system resets, but wasn't sure of the…
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Looking for "engine running" signal
I'm trying to make a sort of Keyless Go style system for my 1996 Mazda Miata using an Arduino and RFID shield as a DIY project for fun. I want to make the Arduino crank the starter until the engine starts, like a human would. However, I need some…
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Burning smell after stalling in hill start
I am driving a manual car and I usually have no issues with hill starts. Today, however, after pulling my e-brake on on a hill and then engaging 1st gear. My car would not pull forward from accelerating. I pushed the rpms to around 5000 after which…
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