How big is the O2 sensor socket on a Miata?
The proper O2 sensor socket for this car is 7/8″ AKA 22mm. As you can see, they’re specially designed to offset the socket from the ratchet and provide a slot to get around the O2 sensor wire. Don’t use an open-ended wrench for an o2 sensor, as you’ll likely damage it.
How to replace the O2 sensor on a 1989 Mazda MX5?
As TLEG noted in the comments the procedure is different on VVT equipped cars since both the O2 sensor and the connector are located in different spots. 00:04 Step 1: Remove the 2 connectors that sit close to the coil. 01:27 Step 2: Unscrew the old sensor with a 22mm wrench, screw the new one in and pass the connector where the old one did.
Where is the cam angle sensor on a Miata?
It connects to the wiring harness near the cam angle sensor on the back of the motor’s head. It has a little clip you push in, then pull it out. It can stick fairly tight if it has never been removed, but shouldn’t be a big deal. Once the wiring is out, you can feed it down to where the sensor itself is.
What to do if your Mazda MX5 engine fails?
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The proper O2 sensor socket for this car is 7/8″ AKA 22mm. As you can see, they’re specially designed to offset the socket from the ratchet and provide a slot to get around the O2 sensor wire. Don’t use an open-ended wrench for an o2 sensor, as you’ll likely damage it.
As TLEG noted in the comments the procedure is different on VVT equipped cars since both the O2 sensor and the connector are located in different spots. 00:04 Step 1: Remove the 2 connectors that sit close to the coil. 01:27 Step 2: Unscrew the old sensor with a 22mm wrench, screw the new one in and pass the connector where the old one did.
It connects to the wiring harness near the cam angle sensor on the back of the motor’s head. It has a little clip you push in, then pull it out. It can stick fairly tight if it has never been removed, but shouldn’t be a big deal. Once the wiring is out, you can feed it down to where the sensor itself is.
If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Catastrpohic hayabusa engine failure: the autopsy. A channel dedicated to nothing really. This will soon turn into a collection of automotive videos, terrible sketches, and some random DIY stuff.