On the console, There are 2 switches for the power windows. Both have 3 "braille bumps" on them. The 3 bumps on the left switch actually light up, so I assume they're LED type devices. I don't see any illumination on the passenger switch. Can someone verify whether the "bumps" light up or not,...

Hello all, I have a peculiar problem, but first a little background. The other day I went to start my miata, after it had been sitting for awhile (~1 month). It was difficult, but it did start, but began to sputter and shake badly. Even backfiring a couple of times, but it continued to run...

I went to see _A_Scanner_Darkley_ on saturday, and Donna (Winona Ryder) drove a silver/gray roadster. The entire film was digitally rotoscoped, which made it hard to identify the car. At first I thought it was a Jaguar, but it looked a bit too small. Then I noticed in the credits it said "Miata...

04 Mazdaspeed with ~16k miles, grey. All I was intending to do was go to the dealer with my golf clubs to see if they'd fit. They did, barely. Test drove it for a couple of hours, could not get the smile off my face. It's a peppy little thing. I'm sure you guys know the feeling. I paid 15,600,...

hi, thanks for yhe motor swaping replies has anyone done a monstermiata conversion? tia, peter

Thanks for 8 years of great information. But my wife and I have retired and want to do some traveling so we are downsizing. One of the things to go is our Miata. Anyone interested can get all the details and see pictures at http://home.comcast.net/~spamitdamit/miata2.htm Once again, thanks for...

In my Haynes Manual for my 96 Miata, it says before removing Fuel Filter to change it, the fuel pressure must be relieved first. Is this necessary? To do this it says to start the engine; then unplug the fuel pump relay connector; wait for the engine to stall; this relieves the pressure. ...

I am trying to put a new Koss MS2015 radio/cd player in my 1992 Miata. I have connected the power leads to a 12 volt pair on the car but the radio does not power on. The ground is negative. The wires from the car are hot (checked with a meter) and the connections are firm. I have pushed the reset...

Hi, it been awhile since i've posted... what are good options to replace a motor in a 95? use the same 1.8 motor? use a newer motor? tia, peter

Anyone have experience at converting from manual steering to power steering? Mine is a 1994 very basic Miata in great condition. Manual steering wouldn't be that bad if it wasn't for my arthritis. Thanks. Ron

I got a turbo bug in my head and it won't go away. I have a '97 and $3000, maybe a little more to play with. Can I get a kit installed for that much? I'd be very interested in hearing from anyone who has experience with this upgrade. I'd especially like to get brand recommendations and any...

I have changed out the 10 amp fuse in my 92 miata several times but it keeps blowing out leaving me with no gauges or turn signal. I have had it to the shop several times and they said they couldn't find the source of the problem even though they traced the circuit and tested everything. Anyone...

I'm thinking of buying a Miata. I'd like a convertible, but... -I have tinnitus (from years of motorcycling) and don't want to aggravate it with loud noises. How loud is a Miata with the top down? I presume it's mostly wind noise and therefore speed proportional. So, at 30mph? At 55-60mph? At...

'06 MX5/GT, On the Visors, what is that funky cutout in the mirror doors for ??? Doesn't hold the keyless entry card, as I thought it might. If you don't know, I'll accept all "creative uses", in good humor... Peace/Out. --

My 91 BRG soft top finally gave in and snapped the zipper on the soft top. Most local shops want a lot to replace a $20 zipper ( all in the removal and replacement ) of the top. As the top is in very good condition, I thought to remove and then replace it myself and save a few hundred dollars....

I have a 1999 Miata MX5 that recently has started to have the 15 amp fuse that serves the horn and brake lights (and I'm sure a few more things) blow occassionally. As this is intermittent, I'm struggling on where to start looking. Anyone had a similar problem and can give me a clue as to where...

I have a '96 Mazda Miata with a cooling problem. In December of 2005 the radiator started spewing antifreeze and Firestone put a new radiator in. A few months later I took it to an air conditioning place for freon. The radiator worked for several months and then one day I heard a 'boiling' type...

The radio on my 92 Miata has died and I plan to replace it. How do you get at the mounting behind the dash? Tx ds -- There is nothing wrong with having nothing to say unless you insist on saying it.

Hello group, After many years of looking, I finally broke down and bought a 1995 Miata. Needs loads of attention, but I wanted something to "tinker" with, so it was perfect. I will be picking your brains and possibly pestering ya'll in the near future for advice and help. Hope thats O.K.

Last Friday when I was going out for lunch my car started running VERY rough. Barely running. I had driven into work that morning and it was fine. Anyways it just turned out to be bad plug wires (since they were still the originals at 63,000). This all caues the engine check light to come on. I...