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Had my NB no start again after stopping at a gas station following a 30 minute highway drive. Tried jumping it, no change, battery seems good, just cranks. Stuck there for a while but it eventually started and I drove it straight to the mechanic. No engine codes and they couldn’t reproduce no start until they let it fully heat up for a while and then got a ~5s crank and start. They seem to think heat soak is causing the CAS/CPS to malfunction and wanted to replace for $650. I told them I’d think about it and just take it back in the meantime. Elysium fucked around with this message at 22:02 on Jul 12, 2021 |
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The CAS is know to poo poo itself when hot, usually causes the engine to stop and fail to restart until the sensor cools down. I had a CEL though which made it super clear. But you can just buy it for like $35 and swap it the next time it dies on you, takes like 2 minutes.
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Jul 13, 2021 08:10
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mobby_6kl posted:The CAS is know to poo poo itself when hot, usually causes the engine to stop and fail to restart until the sensor cools down. I had a CEL though which made it super clear. But you can just buy it for like $35 and swap it the next time it dies on you, takes like 2 minutes. Sure you're not missing an extra 0 at the end? Or is there some mythical CAS that isn't one of the two most expensive parts under the hood? (the other being the IAC)
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Jul 13, 2021 14:12
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BloodBag posted:Sure you're not missing an extra 0 at the end? Or is there some mythical CAS that isn't one of the two most expensive parts under the hood? (the other being the IAC) Nope, unless CAS and CPS are different things on an NB: https://www.mx5parts.co.uk/camshaft-position-sensor-aftermarket-mk2-25-p-4361.html Although I think I got the OEM one which was about twice that IIRC
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Jul 13, 2021 14:49
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If you're replacing the CAS / Cam / Crank sensors. Buy the OEM ones. Especially if you're tracking the car.
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Jul 13, 2021 16:52
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Ahh okay, NB. The NA has a single unit at the back of the head that is expensive as hell.
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Jul 13, 2021 17:39
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Diametunim posted:If you're replacing the CAS / Cam / Crank sensors. Buy the OEM ones. Especially if you're tracking the car. Agreed, and if you are then sign up for Mazda Competition, the discount is worth it.
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Jul 13, 2021 17:40
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Is this a 99-00 NB? The coil pack is know to take a crap as well.
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Jul 14, 2021 01:38
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My 10AE survived another inspection 
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Jul 15, 2021 18:50
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Congrats! Mine will definitely have to have some work done on the rust issues compass, but thankfully we all got a 10 month extension which works out perfectly.
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Jul 15, 2021 19:00
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I am bad at pricing a car in the current climate where KBB's are useless. What should I be asking for my 1999 NB with 106500 miles, rust-free in midwest? Flaws include: paint on plastic parts spidering, a minor vinyl rip thing on driver door panel, mildly crusty headlights, stupid plastic panel under steering wheel, cruise is kaput. I have all documents of repairs and maintenance. Also winter tires mounted to stock wheels. Stock except wheels/tires, brakepads. 
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Jul 17, 2021 21:31
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 I love this dumb thing 
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Jul 18, 2021 15:01
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What adventures have you been on in it?
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Jul 18, 2021 21:25
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Bape Culture posted:I love this dumb thing Looks nice! Have fun!
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Jul 19, 2021 04:41
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Miata best Miata
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Jul 19, 2021 04:45
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I would post my silver '92 NA but it seems like there's enough silver miatas on this page
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Jul 19, 2021 04:59
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Ether Frenzy posted:I would post my silver '92 NA but it seems like there's enough silver miatas on this page Nonsense 
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Jul 19, 2021 05:03
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 Just hit 69k miles. Nice. 
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Jul 19, 2021 05:09
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Ether Frenzy posted:...
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Jul 19, 2021 05:21
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I'm essentially the second owner, bought it in 2018, PO was an older guy who bought it new, babied it, and then died and his son didn't have the heart to sell it for 8 years after he went, but had the heart to garage and maintain it since he was a mechanic. The odo has an 0 at the beginning. From last August: 
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Jul 19, 2021 05:29
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Ether Frenzy posted:I'm essentially the second owner, bought it in 2018, PO was an older guy who bought it new, babied it, and then died and his son didn't have the heart to sell it for 8 years after he went, but had the heart to garage and maintain it since he was a mechanic. The odo has an 0 at the beginning. Well poo poo, congrats. That's the next best thing to the time machine.
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Jul 19, 2021 05:51
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Got the miata parked in the garage and ready to tear into the top replacement. Car is really dirty so ill be doing a very deep clean while I have the interior out.
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Jul 19, 2021 18:26
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My parents in law have a '92 that they bought new and I think they have 42k miles on it. Most of the year it just sits in the garage with a car cover over top and acts as shelving.
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Jul 21, 2021 00:31
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MrLogan posted:My parents in law have a '92 that they bought new and I think they have 42k miles on it. Most of the year it just sits in the garage with a car cover over top and acts as shelving. I hope you and your better half is helping take care of it by taking it out for a spin every chance you get, right? 
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Jul 21, 2021 00:40
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I've started to get the shimmy in my ND except at 85 instead of 65 mph. Good to see that some things never change.
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Jul 21, 2021 01:46
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Well, I don't think the clutch master is leaking. I cleaned it up earlier and there are no drops or moisture on it of any kind. At least I now have a spare that I can take with me on long trips! The alternator bolt though, fuuuuck. After screwing around with it for a while, I came up with this contraption since I couldn't really get to it from below:  It's hooked up through the box side of a combination wrench at the bottom there. And it works! It turned the wrench from the lowest position possible as far up as it'd go before smashing into the housing but... as far as I could tell, it doesn't rotate the other end of the bolt 1:1, so it might be just getting twisted. Maybe tomorrow when I can actually see something it'll go better. It seems also that I might be able to hit the area with a torch which could help.
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Jul 22, 2021 00:00
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mobby_6kl posted:Well, I don't think the clutch master is leaking. I cleaned it up earlier and there are no drops or moisture on it of any kind. At least I now have a spare that I can take with me on long trips! Any reason you didn't just swap it out and remove all doubt?
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Jul 22, 2021 11:43
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Any reason you didn't just swap it out and remove all doubt? The engine's going to have to be pulled to fix the frame rails soon anyway so all this and some other preventative maintenance (clutch, mounts, etc) will be done at that time. BTW is it significantly easier to do the timing belt with the engine out? Since I won't be DIYing the frame, I'd have to pay them to do it at the same time, or do it myself later. I would assume SKF kits are pretty good since they make the bearings?
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Jul 22, 2021 12:56
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Fair enough, I understand having a bunch of other poo poo to be getting on with too. Timing belt wise I got an SKF kit when I first picked the car up and it was absolutely bang on. I fitted that with the engine in situ and it was fiddly but not the worst job in the world. I replaced the belt again again recently (cam cover leak) with the front end apart, radiator out and it was a lot easier because with the car in the air I could fairly comfortably sit on the floor inside the engine bay and play - watch your head. Engine out though will make everything a bunch easier, just remember to crack the crank bolt before removing the engine because that boy is tight.
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Jul 22, 2021 13:11
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Looks like Supermiata is finally coming to market with the NC Xidas (rear) 
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Jul 23, 2021 17:54
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djfooboo posted:I am bad at pricing a car in the current climate where KBB's are useless. What should I be asking for my 1999 NB with 106500 miles, rust-free in midwest? I don't know either, but it photographs great. I'd look for comparable prices, list a couple grand high, and let other people fight out what the right price is. Don't take the first low-ball that comes along, the people who watch the ad sites all day are looking to flip things and make a buck: if you want to get near retail, you need to think like a dealer and wait for the right buyer. I'd be a little surprised if you don't have a message from someone in this forum already.
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Jul 23, 2021 19:18
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Managed to tighten the alternator belt without actually loosening the pivot bolt just enough to stop it from squeaking. You can't use the tensioning bolt to force it looser since it would just come out, but tightening a bit was easy. No squeaking since, why the hell have I not done this sooner lol   Also these were the pads I took out a few weeks back. No idea if they're OEM, probably, since I haven't changed them myself by 120k km. One of them is not like the others    The friction surface was clean if course but otherwise they were this rusty. I guess I'll have to check and lube all the pins though.
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Took the NC in for the post-suspension-install alignment. I think I'm definitely going to need to swap in adjustable control arms and replace all the bushing things because we had a hell of a time trying to get it to Flyin' Miata's spec. We got it as close as we could, though. It's always something. Also got cut off by a motorcycle (!) on the way home and bounced my dog off the dashboard. No injury but as soon as we got in the door I ordered him a proper harness.
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Does the ND take a hitch receiver OK? Any cutting or exhaust mods necessary? Any handling penalties (when unladen) y’all have noticed? It’d just be for a bike rack.
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Jul 25, 2021 01:58
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blk posted:Does the ND take a hitch receiver OK? Any cutting or exhaust mods necessary? Any handling penalties (when unladen) y’all have noticed? It’d just be for a bike rack. I have the hard dog hitch and there's no cutting involved. You just need to take off the rear bumper and it bolts onto the frame. It works fine with the stock exhaust but I had problems with the Goodwin SuperQ exhaust: with the stock hangars, it would sometimes swing enough to contact the hitch and make a banging sound audible from inside the cabin. YMMV for other aftermarket exhausts. I've thought about trying stiffer poly hangars but haven't done so yet. Other than that it works great. I haven't felt any handling penalty but I'm also not really driving it that hard. If you get the hard dog one, the receiver is a separate piece with a loose-ish fit so I'd recommend getting their "anti-rattle kit" or else it will rattle quite a bit.
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I really want one for my ND to haul race wheels to events but I don't want the extra ~20 lbs behind the rear axle. Supposedly highway use doesn't add much wear but I also luv to buy a new set of 200tw every other month.
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Jul 25, 2021 05:11
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I have the hard dog hidden hitch on my ND and it's great. No complaints but I'm all stock. It's usually used for a 2 bike rack but I also have a small hitch rack and I even towed a harbor freight trailer with a light load several times.
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Jul 25, 2021 19:22
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SpartanIvy posted:I have the hard dog hidden hitch on my ND and it's great. No complaints but I'm all stock. It's usually used for a 2 bike rack but I also have a small hitch rack and I even towed a harbor freight trailer with a light load several times. Please tell me you have a picture. My dad has that trailer and used to have an ND.
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Jul 25, 2021 19:28
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Cat Hatter posted:Please tell me you have a picture. My dad has that trailer and used to have an ND. Here's the biggest thing I ever towed. a 500+ pound antique stove. I didn't go above 20 MPH on the 10 mile drive home.  Here was my last load with it before I sold the trailer, an office desk setup 
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SpartanIvy posted:Here's the biggest thing I ever towed. a 500+ pound antique stove. I didn't go above 20 MPH on the 10 mile drive home. Thank you, I will forward these along.
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