What do you do when your Miata squeaks?
Miata Club of America recommends two fixes: pin the seat back to the carpeting on the rear deck or recline the seat slightly and slide the seat back against the rear deck. A3: One owner reports that pushing the against the rear deck caused the squeak! In this case, slide the seat forward about one inch.
Why does my Miata stop when I Turn Off the engine?
It stops instantly when the engine is turned off. At speed, the sound either goes away or is masked by road noise. It seems to be worse when the weather is cold and gets a little quieter when the car is at operating temperature.
What to do about a 1999 Mazda Miata?
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What should I do if my Mazda Miata makes a noise?
Newer Mazda pads have reduced this problem. Look at the color of your pads, green are older and blue are newer (both have the same part number so ordering new pads is not easy). A4: We usually put high temperature anti-seize on the back of the pad.
Why does my Mazda Miata make a rattling noise?
It was a clogged fuel filter. Using a screw driver as a “listening rod”, the sound can be isolated to the fuel lines running under the car. Changing out the fuel filter eliminated the tapping/rattling sound! Rod’s Mazda Miata Enthusiast’s Shop Manual has an excellent procedure for this.
Why does my Miata make a high pitch squeal?
My Miata dealer was able to isolate the problem to a vibrating purge control valve in the emissions system of the car. This valve is located in the right section (passenger side) of the engine compartment. Question: My car has been worrying me with a high-pitch “squeal” lately.
Are there any problems with my Miata shocks?
My shocks are fine, no leaks, etc. The control arm bushing could be dirty or worn and needs cleaning or replacement. In my Miata, the bushing itself was in good shape and required no replacement. The mechanic cleaned both the right and the left bushing. I paid for no parts.
What happens if you remove the heat shield on a Miata?
Removing the shield will result in increased under-hood temperatures, but should not affect performance. The heat shield around the exhaust pipe has a broken spot weld or has a crack. If the car is under warranty see your dealer for a replacement.