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Mazda MX-5 Miata Electrical Problems

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headlights not working by hotwheels1
Nov 11, 2007 (6:35 pm)
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My headlights stopped working, I checked the fuse and it's OK. They pop-up and close with no problems. Is it possible that both lights could burn out at the same time??
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Re: headlights not working [hotwheels1] by ateixeira
Nov 12, 2007 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: hotwheels1 (Nov 11, 2007 6:35 pm)

Yes, in fact that's very likely, because bulb life tends to be pretty consistent.
 
I had lights burn out within a week of each other, and this was after 7 years of use!
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97 Miata headlights by natedog1
Nov 23, 2007 (4:23 pm)
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My Miata has no headlights in the low beam position only. The high beams work fine, The manual (Haynes) suggests the combination switch mounted on top of the steering column as the culprit, and sure enough, there is no continuity between the terminals listed. What I need to know is what needs to be replaced, The entire sub assembly, with the directionals, cruise control, etc. or is there an easier way out? Also, any suggestions as to where to find the right part would be helpful.
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mx5 oil pressure by blaineh
Dec 16, 2007 (3:34 am)
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I have 1997 mx5 with complete gauge package & my oil pressure gauge is not working many say that 1997 only came with oil light but mine has actual gauge could this be the sending unit and were can I locate the unit to test
 
thank you
Blaine
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1990 mazda miata by keli449
Jan 30, 2008 (12:37 pm)
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I have a 1990 miata and the windows do not work but the headlights do, friend gave me the car and I am trying to fix it.
 
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keli
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92 Mazda Miata with electrical issues by shebalynnx
Feb 21, 2008 (8:21 pm)
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Our miata is having electrical difficulty. First we had to replace the battery, then the alternator, then the ignition coil, but it still has the problem. If we use the radio, heater, lights, it will run down and die. It will only run right if all these things are off.
 
If anyone has had this or similar difficulties, can you tell me what you did to fix it? Where is the regulator located. The repair book doesn't mention it so we assumed it was internal in the alternator, the parts store has a part, but we can't find it. That is about the last thing we have to check or replace, so where is the dang thing located?????
 
thanks,
Lisa
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95 Maiata tail lights by zaphoid
Mar 11, 2008 (10:16 am)
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Has anyone had any problems with the tail lights and dash lights going out? The fuse continues to blow and nothing has been done to the electrical system. I did increase the fuse size by 5 amps and that did not help.
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Re: 95 Maiata tail lights [zaphoid] by ateixeira
Mar 11, 2008 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: zaphoid (Mar 11, 2008 10:16 am)

I've lost a bulb on my '93, but no other problems.
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Re: 97 Miata headlights [natedog1] by shmoogey
Mar 20, 2008 (3:40 am)
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Replying to: natedog1 (Nov 23, 2007 4:23 pm)

Did you ever get an answer to your question on Miata high beams? I have the same problem in a 2000 Miata.
 
Schmoogey
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Re: 97 Miata headlights [shmoogey] by natedog1
Mar 20, 2008 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: shmoogey (Mar 20, 2008 3:40 am)

I am embarrassed to say that both low beams were burned out at the same time. I tried a used column switch before I figured it out. The column switch is under the steering wheel and controls the trun signals wipers etc.

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