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#51 of 372 Faded Interior Convertible Top by prissy1 Jun 07, 2005 (8:53 am)
I often drive my Miata with the top down & without the boot for protection. The interior fabric on the top has faded due to sun exposure. Any ideas/products to restore color to interior fabric convertible top? Thanks!
#52 of 372 R134a vs Freon by gurple Jun 07, 2005 (6:06 pm)
I'm going to buy a used Miata soon, but I want one that has an AC that uses R134a, anyone know when Mazda switched from Freon to R134a, Thanks! Replies to this message: erics6 (Jun 08, 2005 8:13 am)
#53 of 372 Re: INTERMITTENT ENG LIGHT/ SPUTTER THRU GEARS [jttison] by richim Jun 07, 2005 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: jttison (Jun 03, 2005 8:28 am) I have a 2000 Miata and periodically it starts and sputters much like above. The check engine light then starts flashing. Then, when I turn it off and then start it again, it seems to run fine. The check engine light is on but not flashing. After a couple of days the light goes out and the car keeps running fine until the next incident a few weeks later. In the last few months I have had the car in to the dealer several tines. The code usually is random misfire. So far the injectors have been cleaned, the plugs and wires replaced, the catalytic converter repalced twice, and the air filter replaced. The last time I had it in, the dealer couldn't find anything wrong. Does anyone have any ideas? I hate to keep starting the car with my fingers crossed. Replies to this message: slwhobo (Jun 11, 2005 6:53 am) urlawyer (Jun 22, 2005 12:31 pm) pinkfloyd2600 (Oct 16, 2005 9:43 pm) prissy1 (Jun 11, 2005 11:01 am) urlawyer (Jun 22, 2005 12:27 pm) lng (Aug 23, 2005 10:20 am)
#54 of 372 Re: R134a vs Freon [gurple] by erics6 Jun 08, 2005 (8:13 am)
Replying to: gurple (Jun 07, 2005 6:06 pm) cfc free 94+
#55 of 372 Re: Lock crankshaft & Lining up cams with crankshaft [neulicht] by betuglia Jun 10, 2005 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: neulicht (May 20, 2005 3:43 pm) how do you line up the timing marks on the crank and cams Replies to this message: carlover3 (Jun 13, 2005 9:14 pm)
#56 of 372 Re: INTERMITTENT ENG LIGHT/ SPUTTER THRU GEARS [richim] by slwhobo Jun 11, 2005 (6:53 am)
Replying to: richim (Jun 07, 2005 6:35 pm) This happened to my 1999 Miata and it went back and forth to the dealer for weeks. I finally found somone else with the same problem on a Miata Forum and it was the ignition coil. The dealer had to have someone from Mazda headquarters research this and "bingo", they not only replaced the ignition coil at no charge, but they also had to replace the catalytic converter which was damaged by this problem. (I did have to pay for all the service visits where they couldnt figure it out) Replies to this message: urlawyer (Jun 22, 2005 12:31 pm) pinkfloyd2600 (Oct 16, 2005 9:43 pm)
#57 of 372 Re: INTERMITTENT ENG LIGHT/ SPUTTER THRU GEARS [richim] by prissy1 Jun 11, 2005 (11:01 am)
Replying to: richim (Jun 07, 2005 6:35 pm) I had the exact same problem with my 99 Miata. I had it in the shop several times, had the spark plugs & wires changed, and nothing helped. The Mazda service shop was no help at all. After researching the problem myself Online and reading what other Miata owner's were experiencing, we determined it was the ignition coil. My catalytic converter was also damaged by this problem. The coil and converter were both replaced under the emissions warranty. It has run great since. My bet is that this is definitely your problem. Good Luck! Replies to this message: urlawyer (Jun 22, 2005 12:27 pm) lng (Aug 23, 2005 10:20 am)
#58 of 372 1993 miata air bag light question by jonos Jun 13, 2005 (1:44 pm)
I am thinking of buying a 1993 miata convertible. 128,000 miles. The air bag light continuously flashes, any ideas what this is, how to fix or ugh..disconnect. Any idea what a fair price is? Some hail damage.
#59 of 372 2000 Miata radio by 2000miata Jun 13, 2005 (5:12 pm)
I bought my wife this car it came with an auto alarm. The dealer did not have the buttons and the alarm manufacturer didn't service this model anymore. So I started removing the wiring. The alarm wiring was tied into most of the wires in the harness. I got all the wires out and the harness cleaned up. The only problem now is the stock antenna does not go up or down. There are two antenna cable looking wires coming from behind the radio compartment. I wish I could get the radio out to see the back of the radio.   Does anyone know where to find directions on removing the radio and an exploded view of the removal.   Thanks Replies to this message: jmac80 (Aug 04, 2005 1:43 pm)
#60 of 372 Re: Lock crankshaft & Lining up cams with crankshaft [betuglia] by carlover3 Jun 13, 2005 (9:14 pm)
Replying to: betuglia (Jun 10, 2005 4:32 pm) someone asked "how do you line up the timing marks on the crank and cams " . here is the answer: go to website http://paulstrovsky.20m.com/TimingBeltChange/TBPart2.htm and go to step #7. Set engine at TDC (Piston #1). Also see step #16. Install Timing Belt   You may want to read all steps at http://paulstrovsky.20m.com/TimingBeltChange/TBPart2.htm   Lots of helppful photos there to guide through the steps.   Other related helpful steps are at sites http://paulstrovsky.20m.com/TimingBeltChange/TBPart1.htm http://www.miata.net/garage/timingbelt.html   Good Luck! I got my car worked with the replaced timing belt and waterpump using the steps in the above websites.

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