i have an 86 b2000 also and had the same problem....my timing belt snaped thankfully it was at idel and dident mess up ne valves. check that it may be your problem aswell

I have a '97 Miata. Which car cover would the group recommend for extended car coverage?

Hi All Just gone to get my 2002 MX5 1.8 out of my garage. Battery too flat to start it. Hasn't been used for 2 weeks and only had one short run in the 2 weeks before that. Any advice on whether this is normal? How long should a battery last?

Hi All Our MX5 struggles in winter through lack of use from time to time. Where can I get a good battery conditioner to leave on all the time? I ordered one from AirFlow early in December but had to cancel because they still cannot give a supply date. Thanks in anticipation.

Right retractable headlight won't open. Live in the Northeast and the car has been out playing in heavy rain in recent days. What is my progression order for troubleshooting? These come to mind: 1) Look for obstructions preventing headlight from opening (sticks, leaves) 2) Disconnect, then...

Over the weekend I fried a red/gray (or black) wire located just to the right of the steering column leading into the center console in my '92 Miata along the bottom of the dashbord. It paralleled a blue wire. My guess is there was a short involving the Viper security system toggle switch, which I...

i rotary engines dont produce torque how do they make such low quarter mile times. also how do you modify a rotary engine to make more power. in a piston engine you can do cams, bore, stroke, head work ect. but what can you do to a rotary to make more power?

Hi, Anyone know how to disable the alarm system on a Miata? I have a 1996 M-edition. I've looked at the fuse box and there doesn't seem to be a fuse for the alarm system that I could simply pull out. Thanks, Hector

my daughters mazda keeps stalling unless she keeps the tank above 1/2 is this related to a fuel pump problem thanks

no power to the right turn signal. any suggestions. fuses seem allright both front and back are not working thanks

The problem I have with MX automatic trans is the hold light and drop down 1 gear function wants to activate and deactivtre on it own. If I keep shutting it off I will occasionally get an engine stall but it starts right up again with no hesitation or long cranking. I,m thinking trans control...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4536294385 going for less than $500 right now

Hi, just a query. I have a 98 MX51800 auto. Bought due to old left knee injury which is painful in slow traffic in a manuall . However can't get along with the slush box as the car loses character and driveability! My question is: can I simply replace with a manual 5 speed using parts from a wreck?...

Hi everyone, We have a '93 Limited Edition for sale - £2000 ono Very reluctant sale, as we now have an extra lease car (Mazda 2 ports) and a Volvo ! Only 1500 produced on a numbered sequence Black with red leather interior, Thatcham Cat 3 immobiliser (Target; Stirling Touch), Sensory Sound...

Hi everyone, > We have a '93 Limited Edition for sale - £2000 ono > Very reluctant sale, as we now have an extra lease car (Mazda 2 ports) and > a Volvo ! > > Only 1500 produced on a numbered sequence > > Black with red leather interior, Thatcham Cat 3 immobiliser (Target; > Stirling Touch),...

Dear all: I hope someone can offer advice before I start authorizing expensive parts replacements. Problem description / symptoms: 1. Pulling the handbrake up or down sometimes does not exhibit the usual level resistance, as if the handbrake cable is broken (it is not).

Our 2002 MX-5 used to get a flat battery if not driven regularly. Fixed by getting a battery conditioner. Our 2004 3 Sport suffers from a flat battery unless it gets regular long journeys. Does not seem to be a problem if we turn the alarm off. Last week the car was used for about 10 3mile...

Hi All Just got an iPod Nano which appears to work fine. Connected it to the standard docking station in our MX-5 Coupe. Mazda symbol etc. shows correctly on iPod screen but nothing shows on audio display of MX-5 so cannot access iPod to play it. Car is a 2007 2.0 Coupe and has standard UK...

Hello Anyone know the best way to complain to Mazda UK? We had a 2002 MX-5 1.8 for 5 years that was great and never had any problems. Same with our 2004 Mazda 3 Sport. We recommended Mazda to loads of friends and relatives Since March however we have had a new MX-5 Coupé 2.0.