What does hesitation and bogging mean on a Miata?
If you found this page you more than likely are having issues with “hesitation and bogging” during throttle application in a Miata. This is somewhat of a common problem for this generation of Miata.
What’s the throttle response on a Mazda Miata?
This is somewhat of a common problem for this generation of Miata. My issues were primarily below 4000 rpm, and after the engine had warmed up. Throttle response was seemingly normal across all rpm ranges with a cold engine. With a warm engine and above 4000 rpm the acceleration seemed normal.
Why is my Miata engine not idling properly?
There is another possible cause for hesitation and poor idling: Water in the engine – if you clean the engine bay with a pressure hose and spray the top of the engine block, you may have troubles. The rubber seals on top of the spark plugs aren’t so great, so some water can seep into the cylinders, particularly the no. 1 cylinder.
Why does my Miata make a pinging sound when it ignites?
Pinging occurs when the fuel mixture in the cylinder ignites and completes its burn before the piston reaches the maximum compression point in its travel. It sounds as though a handful of marbles were dropped into your engine and generally occurs under hard acceleration under load.
If you found this page you more than likely are having issues with “hesitation and bogging” during throttle application in a Miata. This is somewhat of a common problem for this generation of Miata.
Are there any problems with the Mazda Miata?
I going to buy a 94 miata with 88,571k miles on the car. My mechanic said that the only problem with the car is that the oil pan begin to leak and it needs to be change. does anybody know how much will this cost to replace the oil pan or (gasket). and will the insurance be really exspensive because i’m a 17 yrs olds male.
This is somewhat of a common problem for this generation of Miata. My issues were primarily below 4000 rpm, and after the engine had warmed up. Throttle response was seemingly normal across all rpm ranges with a cold engine. With a warm engine and above 4000 rpm the acceleration seemed normal.
There is another possible cause for hesitation and poor idling: Water in the engine – if you clean the engine bay with a pressure hose and spray the top of the engine block, you may have troubles. The rubber seals on top of the spark plugs aren’t so great, so some water can seep into the cylinders, particularly the no. 1 cylinder.
What are common Mazda MX-5 Miata issues and problems?
I own an NA miata and have owned it for about 2 years. In this time I’ve learned a lot about them. The single worst problem for the first and second gen cars is rust in the sills. It is a very common problem too. The reason for this is incomplete maintenance. Running along the bottom of the soft top where it attaches to the car is the rain rail.
What to do when your Mazda Miata starts from cold?
This normally occurs within two minutes with the engine started from cold, and can be observed by a noticeable drop in rpm at idle. With the engine warmed up disconnect the pig tail wire of the O2 sensor from the main engine wire harness. Repeatedly and quickly apply large amount of throttle. If throttle response is normal, replace the O2 sensor.
This next glaring problem with the Miata is slightly unfair on Mazda, as it’s something that seems to have happened regardless of the company’s marketing efforts. The vehicle has something of a poor reputation among male drivers, as it is seen as being a sports car for women.
Why is my Mazda Miata so cold in winter?
It has already been established that the Mazda Miata’s cabin can get very cold during the winter months, as a result of the gaps in the bodywork caused the convertible roof, but these same gaps also cause another problem – one that affects the vehicle all-year-round.
Is the Mazda Mx5 Miata a supercar?
Compared to other roadsters of a similar standard, the Miata is too expensive for what you get; the MX-5 is definitely no supercar! Few families would opt for a sports car as their main vehicle, but it is not that unusual these days for couples to have one car each.
How tall is the ground clearance on a Mazda Miata?
It isn’t just tall people who can struggle when it comes to getting in and out of Mazda Miata cars. The vehicles have a very low ground clearance of just a few inches, which can make it difficult for anyone to enter or exit the car without losing their dignity.
What to do if your Mazda Miata wont start?
You may also try cleaning the MAF by putting it in a large GLAD bag with alcohol and shake the bag to completely coat the MAF. Remove and be sure to let COMPLETELY DRY before re-installing otherwise you may damage the internal electrical components if you try and start the car before dry.
What kind of car is a 1995 Miata?
The troubleshooting I’ve done here is specific to a 1.8L 1995 Miata, you may apply what I’ve done here for your application. This may have been a problem that has been stewing for awhile but became such an issue at Hallett this past summer that I had to solve it.
Why does my car Jerk when I put my foot on the accelerator?
When you put your foot down on the accelerator pedal, you are adding more fuel to the system and putting more pressure on the converter. The car will likely delay its response and then be followed by a sudden jerk or lunge forward. One of the most common reasons for a clogged catalytic converter is actually due to problems elsewhere in the car.
This normally occurs within two minutes with the engine started from cold, and can be observed by a noticeable drop in rpm at idle. With the engine warmed up disconnect the pig tail wire of the O2 sensor from the main engine wire harness. Repeatedly and quickly apply large amount of throttle. If throttle response is normal, replace the O2 sensor.
Is there a dashpot on a Miata?
Yep, the miatas do have a dashpot, but I think that going from 100% throttle down to something like 10% (or wherever the dashpot starts to slow the motion) is still too large a change for the ECU to react to that quickly.
What causes acceleration issues on a Mazda Miata?
From prior experience I know issues with the MAF (Mass Air Flow) can cause SERIOUS issues with acceleration. [Note: I was at Autobahn Country Club near Joliet, IL a few years ago and ran across the FIA rumble strips pretty aggressively on corner exit and jarred the piping connecting the air inlet to the throttle body loose.
What is the Ohm on a Mazda Miata?
From the image below, Pins A & B are the variable resistor that changes as throttle is applied, and Pins C & D are the idle switch. Apply an ohmmeter across pins A & B, the resistance should decrease linearly as the throttle is opened. For me, I had 3.26k Ohm at idle and decreased linearly to 1.06k Ohm at WOT (Wide Open Throttle).