MX5 Miata Atlanta Owners Club - Troubleshooting http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/ Got an issue with your Miata? Post it up here for help from the community. en Sun, 19 May 2013 02:53:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png MX5 Miata Atlanta Owners Club - Troubleshooting http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/ CAS O-Ring http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20591-CAS-O-Ring&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 00:08:52 GMT While doing the timing belt and water oump replacement I decided to do the CAS O-Ring. Well I've replaced the O-Ring and am reinstalling the CAS back into the head. I've got the CAS "tangs" lined back up with the grooves in the exhaust cam (I've got the valve cover off so i can see the "tangs" inside the groove) but the CAS is still sticking out 1/4" of an inch. I've followed the write up on miata.net and it said that it might be hard to press on once you get to this point because of the new O-Ring. I've pressed as hard as I think I should but its not going in. Am I missing anything? See pictures for where I'm at at this point.

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]]> Troubleshooting Xcbomber http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20591-CAS-O-Ring Fog Light Re-installation NB1 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20577-Fog-Light-Re-installation-NB1&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 00:28:59 GMT So, I bought Hypnotoad's lights. And... I have no idea what I'm doing or what additional parts I need. I have searched part diagrams and can't find anything regarding fog lights! So what I really, really need at this point is a diagram showing how all this stuff goes together and where it bolts in (as well as what bolts I need, as I have none!).

Here is what I'm working with:








And here is what it looks like inside my driver side fog hole. A small piece of tubing runs back and doesn't connect to anything. Also, there's no wire loom connector inside which really worries me. I didn't get a picture, but inside the passenger fog there's no tubing but there is a wire loom connector.

]]> Troubleshooting babb http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20577-Fog-Light-Re-installation-NB1 rear wheels not centered? http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20535-rear-wheels-not-centered&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:13 GMT I was wanting to eventually install my side skirts, but my rear tires are pretty dang close to the sheet metal. is the subframe slotted, or is there... I was wanting to eventually install my side skirts, but my rear tires are pretty dang close to the sheet metal. is the subframe slotted, or is there some suspension adjustment i can make?


]]> Troubleshooting Kasdan http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20535-rear-wheels-not-centered Lifter noise http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20531-Lifter-noise&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 13:28:00 GMT I know there are a lot of lifter noise posts but I just want to make sure mine is normal. I have a 93 le with 145k on it. Oil was a little low, so... I know there are a lot of lifter noise posts but I just want to make sure mine is normal. I have a 93 le with 145k on it. Oil was a little low, so I added some castrol 5w-30 high mileage to it. The original oil change was the same oil. I changed the oil about 3000 miles ago. This morning the car started rough. When driving the lifters were loud and when approaching 3k rpms the lifters got really loud. Pushed in the clutch and the engine speed dropped and I could here the lifters follow behind the engine noise. After about 10 mins if driving, everything seemed normal. Any thoughts? ]]> Troubleshooting Le93redblack http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20531-Lifter-noise Alternator/Waterpump Belt issue http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20511-Alternator-Waterpump-Belt-issue&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 20:35:50 GMT 6I purchased a '91 BRG Miata a month or so ago and ever since have been having an issue with the alternator/waterpump belt staying tight. The belt was squeaking when I had the car and had the vehicle towed to HP Motors in SC to have it diagnosed along with a couple other things. They found the tensioner bolt to be the wrong size and replaced it with the correct part. A couple weekends later, I decided to replace the timing belt and everything that goes along with it. Upon removal of the accessory belts, I found the alternator/waterpump belt loose. I went ahead and replaced the belt again during the major service. A few days go by and start to hear a belt squeak again...that damn belt is loose again. Joe Bryan sent me another tensioner block thinking maybe mine is stripped so I replaced that. Come Wednesday morning on my way to the airport, i started to hear the belt squeak again. Found one of the pulley bolts had broken off. Replaced the bolts using spare hardware and all was good. Well, I went to get back in the car just now to run to the store and the belt is squeaking again. So before I drive this turd off a cliff, does anyone have any suggestions as to what could possibly be causing this issue? The powersteering/AC belt is tight like it should be.

-Steve ]]> Troubleshooting MeFryRice http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20511-Alternator-Waterpump-Belt-issue MAP pressure wrong on MSPNP http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20508-MAP-pressure-wrong-on-MSPNP&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 16:50:25 GMT I have an MSPNP for my 96 N/A NA, and in tuner studio it simply won't read above 66 kPa for my MAP sensor. Even if I disconnect the vacuum line from the ecu, and turn the key on(not engine) it won't read the normal outside temp. Still only reads a max of 66kPa. ]]> Troubleshooting harrybeachdog http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20508-MAP-pressure-wrong-on-MSPNP How To Check The MAF On A 1990 Miata??? http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20499-How-To-Check-The-MAF-On-A-1990-Miata&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 19:01:02 GMT my car has been acting up lately, its actually been running lean i have post named "Miata Running lean!!!" but i have reason t believe its my MAF that's causing it to run lean when warm but when cold it operates fine. I have a Multi-meter can some one tell or show me how to check the MAF to determine if its good or bad, and also for the TPS & IAC. please my car has reached the state where its almost undrivable:( please help my guys im on a budget and i can just buy parts i need to check them first. thank you for taking the time to read this. ]]> Troubleshooting sebastianpavich http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20499-How-To-Check-The-MAF-On-A-1990-Miata Turbo 95 going EXTREMELY lean under light throttle. MSPNP2, LC-1 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20487-Turbo-95-going-EXTREMELY-lean-under-light-throttle-MSPNP2-LC-1&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 18:22:08 GMT Image: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Fnc2Sni1-0g/UYqWhs_zo9I/AAAAAAAAMEU/ezPqSz_eQMA/w1362-h766-no/Problem2.jpg Only happens under light...

Only happens under light throttle. Began at the end of the track day. I didn't really notice it while on track bc I was FLAT OUT ;). It is extremely annoying when in daily use though.

There are no corresponding variances in any of the other sensor readouts, the MAP grows normally, TPS is reading as it should, but it is like I'm not getting fuel. Injectors have given up?

Here is a screenshot. I can send you the datalog!

Thanks! ]]> Troubleshooting iamdallas http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20487-Turbo-95-going-EXTREMELY-lean-under-light-throttle-MSPNP2-LC-1 1990 Miata Running Lean!!!! http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20480-1990-Miata-Running-Lean!!!!&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 02:13:07 GMT hey guys i was driving my car the past couple of days and it developed a sputter. it has new coil packs,new wires, new plugs, and new fuel filter. so... hey guys i was driving my car the past couple of days and it developed a sputter. it has new coil packs,new wires, new plugs, and new fuel filter. so my bud showed me a way to clean the motor out with seafoam through a vacuum line and i poured a bit in the tank. the car ran fine the rest of the night. this morning the sputter came back. and tonight the sputter got even worse then before. i know its running lean because i checked the plugs and they are snow white. does any one know whats going on with my car? ]]> Troubleshooting sebastianpavich http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20480-1990-Miata-Running-Lean!!!! help shock shaft bolt removal http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20459-help-shock-shaft-bolt-removal&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 19:31:18 GMT Im replacing my bilsteins with more bilsteins and i can not get the shaft bolt on the top of the mount to come loose. The shaft just spins in the... Im replacing my bilsteins with more bilsteins and i can not get the shaft bolt on the top of the mount to come loose. The shaft just spins in the shock. I can not see any kind of notch to put a wrench on the shaft and I have tried to use giant pliers to hold the shaft in place. I have also wrapped the shaft with rubber and then tried holding it with pliers again and nothing. Have also used an impact gun but did not work. does anyone have any kind of tips or can tell me if im doing something wrong and need to do something diffrent?? thanks guys ]]> Troubleshooting miataspeed69 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20459-help-shock-shaft-bolt-removal Strange spark plug results http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20359-Strange-spark-plug-results&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:46:11 GMT Ever seen this?

I have been playing with the dwell settings in TS some, don't know if that's the problem, but this is what I found when pulling my spark plugs today.



Someone thought lean conditions, but the wide ban doesn't read lean. I can post my maps if requested.

Sent from my C525c using Tapatalk 2 ]]> Troubleshooting MrSteel http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20359-Strange-spark-plug-results 1.8L TPS pinout http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20358-1-8L-TPS-pinout&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:16:07 GMT Google is my friend but apparently I'm looking right past what I need. I need the pinout for a 1.8L variable TPS. Thanks! ]]> Troubleshooting fastnfurious7 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20358-1-8L-TPS-pinout Post-Brake job E-brake loose http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20348-Post-Brake-job-E-brake-loose&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:42:27 GMT I just added stainless lines and new pads to my brake setup. Bled the lines with a friend of mine, but now the E-brake is very loose. It will stop... I just added stainless lines and new pads to my brake setup. Bled the lines with a friend of mine, but now the E-brake is very loose. It will stop the car from rolling but only on very flat ground.

My buddy says it will tighten up over time. Is that true?

Thanks! ]]> Troubleshooting jhodgson http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20348-Post-Brake-job-E-brake-loose Passenger door lock fix http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20345-Passenger-door-lock-fix&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:59:40 GMT 96 m edition passenger door lock wouldnt lock. Took door card off, determined it needed a new latch. Replaced it, same symptoms. Inside door lock... 96 m edition passenger door lock wouldnt lock. Took door card off, determined it needed a new latch. Replaced it, same symptoms. Inside door lock would not budge. Finally, finally figured it was the power door lock actuator had frozen. Just loosed tiny allen bolt to let actuator rod slide free. I am a moron. In my defense, bought car used, never had the key fob. On the plus side I can now install and uninstall a door latch in no time. And I also know how to remove a window twice. And what is wrong with velcro to attach the plastic to inside of door. I have that black adhesive everywhere. Would it be cost effective to get new actuators and new key fob? ]]> Troubleshooting Theo http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20345-Passenger-door-lock-fix quick foglight question http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20326-quick-foglight-question&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:53:02 GMT I'm outside removing my foglights on my NB1, can I remove the bracket they were attached to or does this help support the bumper or something else.

thank you. ]]> Troubleshooting Its Hypnotoad http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20326-quick-foglight-question