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Error code 37 by gemini5362
Jun 14, 2005 (6:41 pm)
My 2001 miata has an check engine light that stays on when I checked the codes it showed error # 37 That code checks out as a problem dealing with the O2 sensor it says to check either the O2 sensor heater fuse or O2 sensor heater relay. My dealer doesnt know anything about a relay for this car. I tried purchasing a manual for the miata from a local parts shop but they dont show one as being available for a 2001. This car has 2 sensors and I dont know if the code 37 is for the one before the catalytic converter or behind. Has anyone else had this problem.
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Re: Error code 37 [gemini5362] by thel
Jun 15, 2005 (9:35 am)

Replying to: gemini5362 (Jun 14, 2005 6:41 pm)

You may need to get the Mazda shop manual for the info you need. Try to google "Miata shop manual" of "Miata enthusiasts shop manual" and you should be able to find it. Be forewarned...the manual I'm referring to costs substantially more than the Chiltons manual.
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New Wheels by newzoom
Jun 20, 2005 (7:22 pm)
Brand new 1st time Miata owner and loving it. Has anyone changed out their factory wheels for After-Market chromes? Did you experience any troubles.
 
My car is a 2005 Miata Black Cherry Mica I think the chromes would look better than the alloys, but I don't want to make a mistake.
 
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
 
Thanks
newzoomer
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Re: New Wheels [newzoom] by thel
Jun 21, 2005 (10:29 am)

Replying to: newzoom (Jun 20, 2005 7:22 pm)

Many Miata owners swap out their factory wheels for aftermarket ones. Try Goodwinracing.com and click on the alloy wheels section to veiw thier inventory. They have many of the most popular aftermarket Miata wheels (konig heliums, rota slistreams, even SSR competitions, etc.).
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Re: New Wheels [thel] by newzoom
Jun 21, 2005 (3:10 pm)

Replying to: thel (Jun 21, 2005 10:29 am)

Thanks,
 
Will check out the site.
 
newzoomer
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Re: INTERMITTENT ENG LIGHT/ SPUTTER THRU GEARS [prissy1] by urlawyer
Jun 22, 2005 (12:27 pm)

Replying to: prissy1 (Jun 11, 2005 11:01 am)

I have been experiencing the same problem with my 2000 Miata. I did a complete tune-up as per the dealer's suggestion. Problem still there, I went back to the dealer and he said that the coil may be the problem. I told him that this forum had indicated that this was the problem. He said that I had to pay for the coil replacement and if the catalytic converter was damaged they would replace it under warranty.
 
I called Mazda today and they told me that they would replace the catalytic converter if it was damaged but that I had to pay for the coil replacement.
 
The cost of the coil is $275 plus tax from the dealer and installation another $100 or more. I can buy the coil for a lot less at a local parts dealer and install it myself but Mazda said that if I do myself they might not warranty the converter.
 
I told them about this forum and that some of the members had both replaced under the emissions warranty and they denied it.
 
So what did you do to have them replace both?
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Re: INTERMITTENT ENG LIGHT/ SPUTTER THRU GEARS [slwhobo] by urlawyer
Jun 22, 2005 (12:31 pm)

Replying to: slwhobo (Jun 11, 2005 6:53 am)

See my message 66 of 66
Thanks
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Re: Mazda Miata Life Expectancy [blueboyjocks] by paly
Jun 25, 2005 (7:15 am)

Replying to: blueboyjocks (Apr 03, 2005 7:05 am)

I have a 1992 with 145,000 plus miles. I change the oil every 3K to 4K and a full service every 30K to 40K. Never had mechanical problems and do not look to get ride of it until it passes 200K. Let me know when you are ready to sell.
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Replacing the electric window cable system. by paly
Jun 25, 2005 (7:34 am)
I just spent $88 for my seconded new electric window cables system. My first attempt at replacing it was disastrous. Undeterred, but with a little less confidence, I am going to attempt to replace it again. Do you have any suggestions on how to thread and screw the cable into the motor with out damaging the plastic cable guide?
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Gear Shift Knob/Lever Problem by zippercat
Jun 27, 2005 (7:57 am)
I wanted to replace the radio in my wife's '96 Miata (original owner, 29,500 miles). Looked up instructions on net and, following them, tried to remove the gear shift knob (so I could remove the center console, etc.....). The wood part of the shift knob came off right off, but left the round metal piece (about 1 inch flange and about 3/4 inch high) behind on the gear shift shaft. Of course, the shift boot won't fit over the thing. Tried using a vice grips to turn it...won't budge and I was putting some major torque on the shaft.
 
So...any suggestions on how to get that bugger off the shaft? Will I damage the gear shift if I twist it too much? Would heating it with a torch damage the transmission?
 
THANKS for any help!!

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