Are there any issues with my 1991 Miata?

Are there any issues with my 1991 Miata?

Not the least expensive, but if you have a 1990 or early 1991, you may have a Short Nose Crank. These are known to fail and cause engine running issues. Search engine use with the words MIATA SHORT NOSED CRANK should get you more reading than you wanted. Check the clean air crossover tube for leaks and cracks.

Are there any idle problems with my Miata?

One of the common issues Miata owners face when their cars begin to age is idle problems. The idle problem the engineers needed to solve is one of unknown variable load. To solve this problem, the engineers introduced the ISCV or IACV.

Why does my Miata have a short nosed crank?

These are known to fail and cause engine running issues. Search engine use with the words MIATA SHORT NOSED CRANK should get you more reading than you wanted. Check the clean air crossover tube for leaks and cracks. Adjust the throttle cable to remove any excess slack. Be sure that the throttle still closes completely.

What causes an automatic car to stall when braking?

In the transmission of an automatic car, there is a torque converter, which takes the place of a mechanical clutch. The torque converter is supposed to unlock both during cruising and deceleration. Sometimes, however, braking occurs before the torque converter has a chance to do this. The result is power loss and the stalling of the engine.

Not the least expensive, but if you have a 1990 or early 1991, you may have a Short Nose Crank. These are known to fail and cause engine running issues. Search engine use with the words MIATA SHORT NOSED CRANK should get you more reading than you wanted. Check the clean air crossover tube for leaks and cracks.

One of the common issues Miata owners face when their cars begin to age is idle problems. The idle problem the engineers needed to solve is one of unknown variable load. To solve this problem, the engineers introduced the ISCV or IACV.

These are known to fail and cause engine running issues. Search engine use with the words MIATA SHORT NOSED CRANK should get you more reading than you wanted. Check the clean air crossover tube for leaks and cracks. Adjust the throttle cable to remove any excess slack. Be sure that the throttle still closes completely.

What is the control system on a Miata?

  This system consists of the air valve that functions only when the engine is cold, the ISC valve that works throughout the entire engine speed range, and the control system. The “control system” mentioned in this description is primarily the ECU (Engine Control Unit).

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