Forum: Mazda
June 3rd 08, 11:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 5
Views: 256
Symptoms of bad cat converter?
I'd agree that a CEL without knowing the code is quite vague!
The lack of the code means that I'm making wild guesses, based upon very
little information.
Poor gas mileage is a good indication that...
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Forum: Mazda
April 21st 08, 12:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 1
Views: 290
Emissions Warranty
There are to many variables to say yes or no. Likely not. However, the
California warranty may be different than he federal one for emissions
control (if it makes any difference). The dealer and...
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Forum: Mazda
April 16th 08, 05:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 9
Views: 466
LOUD NOISE
You can try (with the key off and the engine cold) taking a dry bar of your
favorite soap. (regular soap, not cosmetic soap.) and soaping the underside
of the belts where you can reach them. Turn the...
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Forum: Mazda
April 15th 08, 07:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 9
Views: 466
LOUD NOISE
The last time I replaced the belts on my 99, I had a similar experience with
belt squealing. Turned out that the belts stretched, and after about three
cycles of adjustment, quit the squealing....
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Forum: Mazda
April 10th 08, 05:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 3
Views: 390
The beginning of the end :-/
Back when I was all of ten years old, my father bought a new 55 Chevy 6cyl
automatic 210. It replaced a Studebaker with manual shift and overdrive. At
that time the speed limit was "reasonable and...
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Forum: Mazda
April 5th 08, 02:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 4
Views: 429
Sometimes I just don't understand dealerships
On Dealerships-- I have to tell what happened several years ago at the local
Caddy dealership.
Mt wife's parents drove a then new caddy from a Chicago suburb down to
Georgia to visit us. It was about...
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Forum: Mazda
March 4th 08, 12:03 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 10
Views: 550
Help with accelleration
If you are referring to Fram filters, you are likely correct. However, past
studies showed that Mazda USA had "OEM" filters sourced in the USA that were
NOT as high a quality as the made in Japan...
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Forum: Mazda
March 1st 08, 07:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 7
Views: 774
Convertible Top Latches Fix?
Careful use of a hair dryer will do wonders! I SAID CAREFUL!
"It's going to take some time to stretch it out properly, maybe a week
or more if the weather is warm, maybe until next summer if...
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Forum: Mazda
February 26th 08, 08:22 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 2
Views: 207
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Forum: Mazda
February 23rd 08, 04:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 1
Views: 208
Touch up paint recommendations
If you don't need an exact match--
Go to your friendly auto parts store, and see what shades of "Silver" they
carry. The last time I got into this with silver, it was because Mazdas
silver rim &...
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Forum: Mazda
February 19th 08, 06:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 4
Views: 244
P0421 code after O2 replacement
If you have a california style cat system-- the front cat does have a
history of high failure rates.
That aside, the 99 manual lists these possible causes for the P0421 code in
the following...
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Forum: Mazda
February 16th 08, 07:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 9
Views: 720
Miata coupe in 2010?
I bought my 99 because it was
1. A "sports car" (and a good one for the money)
2. A convertable sports car.
If it had not been a convertable, I would have likely gotten something
else, perhaps an...
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Forum: Mazda
February 16th 08, 07:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 2
Views: 306
98 Miata Fuel Pump Cost?
In the US there is no 98 model, just 99 models built in 98
An aftermarket pump is ~$100US in the USA
A "kit" is also needed ~$15US
Next, the pump comes with a pigtail that must be spliced to the...
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Forum: Mazda
February 14th 08, 11:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,733
Daytime Running Lights
My 99 has some of the DRL and ABS wiring, even though it has neither.
"S K" > wrote in message
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> They had that in 1994?...
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Forum: Mazda
February 14th 08, 11:27 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 19
Views: 775
Weird Question...
I don't blame you! There are a lot of sharp edges on brackets and other
things just waiting to stab and gouge the unwary.
The heater may block underneath access anyway. Taking the dash out is...
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Forum: Mazda
February 14th 08, 11:20 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 19
Views: 775
Weird Question...
"JB Weld" is an Epoxy! I don't usually recommend brand names.
Automotive "Goop" should also work well once it sets up. (not an epoxy, sort
of like RTV that eventually gets hard)
And, I usualy tend...
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Forum: Mazda
February 14th 08, 11:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 11
Views: 566
1999 Miata - Check Engine - Help
I don't know how may miles are on your 99.
The 420 code can be caused by misfiring, which can kill the converter if not
corrected .
It also is sometimes caused by a bad O2 sensor (front or...
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Forum: Mazda
February 14th 08, 12:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 19
Views: 775
Weird Question...
I really don't know what the tonneau screws screw into. Is this a hard or
soft cover?
It may be possible to remove the glove compartment bib and see if there is
anything that you might add to help...
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Forum: Mazda
February 12th 08, 11:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 30
Views: 998
Stuff is fixed? was: Oops, was: New battery.
If it makes anyone feel better--(or worse)
I had to spring for a new AGM battery for my 99 this afternoon.
Symptoms
Slow turn over before start, unless the old AGM was on a trickle...
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Forum: Mazda
January 20th 08, 11:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 2
Views: 665
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Forum: Mazda
January 20th 08, 11:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 10
Views: 601
O2 sensor replacement
The Bosch "universal" O2 sensor comes with instructions and a splicer block.
Read the instructions carefully. Eventually they will make sense. Also,
leave about 3"-6" of extra length if you are...
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Forum: Mazda
January 16th 08, 09:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,154
Automatic Miata
There is an aftermarket mod intended for those who have such problems.
Basically, it adds a way of operating the clutch from a pushbutton.
This sort of thing has been around for a long time, and was...
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Forum: Mazda
January 12th 08, 12:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
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Forum: Mazda
January 12th 08, 12:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 6
Views: 510
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Forum: Mazda
January 10th 08, 11:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
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