# \#miatamx-5 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/miatamx-5/11083.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Loud thudding from rear of my 2001 Mazda Miata MX-5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-thudding-from-rear-of-my-2001-mazda-miata-mx-5/156354)
**Author:** [@jameskroger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameskroger)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-thudding-from-rear-of-my-2001-mazda-miata-mx-5/156354 "2020-01-15T00:03:13Z")
there’s a loud thudding sound coming from the rear right wheel at high speeds on my miata. --- ## [Raising a modified 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raising-a-modified-1999-mazda-mx-5-miata/152415)
**Author:** [@MoireLatamore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoireLatamore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raising-a-modified-1999-mazda-mx-5-miata/152415 "2019-11-09T14:24:51Z")
We have a used 99 Miata that the previous owner made more sporty. This included lowering the car. I understand that we can buy some aftermarket parts to raise the car a few inches. Anyone knowvwhat kind? Where? --- ## [1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata heat and AC quit after working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-mx-5-miata-heat-and-ac-quit-after-working/150503)
**Author:** [@SHAWNFROMMOIGH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SHAWNFROMMOIGH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-mx-5-miata-heat-and-ac-quit-after-working/150503 "2019-10-11T18:49:10Z")
Heat and AC quit after working. I was running the AC and noticed it quit working after a few minutes. I turned it off then tried again 2 or 3 minutes later and it worked for a few more, then went to blowing outside air … --- ## [1994 Mazda Miata MX-5 AC compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-miata-mx-5-ac-compressor/141866)
**Author:** [@MarcSteve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarcSteve)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-miata-mx-5-ac-compressor/141866 "2019-06-08T20:10:03Z")
Shop tells me my A/C compressor is dead. How does one determine that vs whether you just need a re-charge? Approx what should it cost me to replace the compressor? Thanks! --- ## [1993 Mazda Miata MX-5 - unsolved electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mazda-miata-mx-5-unsolved-electrical-problems/136229)
**Author:** [@MARK23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARK23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mazda-miata-mx-5-unsolved-electrical-problems/136229 "2019-03-11T22:44:23Z")
Has anyone had any unsolved electrical problems with 1993 era Mazda Miatas ? --- ## [1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 running rich, no codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-miata-mx-5-running-rich-no-codes/125558)
**Author:** [@GlenSnow01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlenSnow01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-miata-mx-5-running-rich-no-codes/125558 "2018-10-15T12:41:44Z")
Runs very rich. No check engine light or trouble codes. O2 sensor and fuel pressure regulator have been changed with no results. --- ## [1999 Mazda Miata MX-5 cold-weather glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-miata-mx-5-cold-weather-glitch/124378)
**Author:** [@DonShirley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonShirley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-miata-mx-5-cold-weather-glitch/124378 "2018-09-05T14:22:49Z")
I’m a one-owner of a 1999 Mazda Miata which has developed a weird cold weather glitch. Whenever the temp drops below about 40 degrees (F) the air-bag warning light in the dash begins to blink: it blinks three times and … --- ## [2017 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5/120534)
**Author:** [@RobertCoffey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertCoffey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5/120534 "2018-07-07T13:59:23Z")
I can’t find any faults with this vehicle. Am I OK? --- ## [Bouncing Tachometer Needle When Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bouncing-tachometer-needle-when-accelerating/114998)
**Author:** [@malibublue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malibublue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bouncing-tachometer-needle-when-accelerating/114998 "2018-04-04T21:40:35Z")
Hi all, new poster here! I hope I didn’t miss an answer in my search. I have a 2010 Mazda Miata GT that sort of out of the blue developed this issue with the Tachometer/engine acting irregular during acceleration. It’s … --- ## [Whoa! Coolant on the hood?!? What's going on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whoa-coolant-on-the-hood-whats-going-on/80223)
**Author:** [@Stephen730](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen730)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whoa-coolant-on-the-hood-whats-going-on/80223 "2013-08-15T03:16:14Z")
I noticed recently that I have a coolant leak in a used car that I got a few months ago. I've been driving this thing pretty regularly at this point, but I haven't noticed any overheating. The engine temp stays shy of … --- ## [Wipers Only Work on Slowest Setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-only-work-on-slowest-setting/80136)
**Author:** [@Stephen730](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen730)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-only-work-on-slowest-setting/80136 "2013-07-07T08:41:18Z")
or if I operate them manually. Is this a problem with the motor? If it was a fuse problem, they probably wouldn't work at all, right? I've read that the problem could also be battery-related. This problem seemed to s… --- ## [2000 Mazda Miata: Metal-on-metal scraping noise when reversing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-miata-metal-on-metal-scraping-noise-when-reversing/74606)
**Author:** [@wesmw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesmw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-miata-metal-on-metal-scraping-noise-when-reversing/74606 "2013-05-29T20:45:12Z")
I drive a fixer-upper 2000 Miata SE. When I turn in reverse, like to get out of a parking spot, I get this awful, intermittent scraping noise. Imagine a sci-fi movie where some ancient rusted megabot stands up for the fi… --- ## [1999 Miata 'Slow' Start Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-miata-slow-start-issue/79445)
**Author:** [@rosensl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rosensl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-miata-slow-start-issue/79445 "2013-05-21T20:23:43Z")
This is going to be a somewhat long post, but i want to detail everything that i have tried thus far. There was a hole in the rear plastic screen of the vinyl top, and had a really bad rain storm before i could get hom… --- ## [2008 Miata with "Whump" sound in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-miata-with-whump-sound-in-the-morning/76578)
**Author:** [@tfouts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tfouts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-miata-with-whump-sound-in-the-morning/76578 "2013-05-18T12:50:42Z")
I have a 2008 Miata that is new to me (\<40K miles). When I first drive it in the morning it has a very noticeable bumping feel for the first couple of minutes then smooths out and is not noticeable for the rest of the … --- ## [OK to Mix Synthetic and Conventional Brake Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-mix-synthetic-and-conventional-brake-fluid/79260)
**Author:** [@Stephen730](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen730)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-mix-synthetic-and-conventional-brake-fluid/79260 "2013-05-15T19:19:47Z")
I recently got a used car, and I noticed this past week that clutch fluid is low. I don't know what kind of clutch fluid is in there, only that it is most likely DOT-3 fluid, per the manual recommendation. I bought som… --- ## [Tips for Rookie Stick Shift Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-rookie-stick-shift-driver/78216)
**Author:** [@Stephen730](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen730)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-rookie-stick-shift-driver/78216 "2013-04-15T22:43:46Z")
Hey everyone! I think this site and community are awesome, and I foresee frequent visits as I learn more and more about cars. Maybe one day, I'll even be able to help some of you with your problems. I'm a pretty inex… --- ## [92 Mazda Miata, please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata-please-help/76870)
**Author:** [@MarioGar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata-please-help/76870 "2013-02-25T19:59:21Z")
Hi, I need advice please. Is 2800 too much for a 92 mazda miata sunburst yellow? 160K and in good condition in and out. Please help. I like the car, but I'm hesitant about the price. Thank you --- ## [Mazda refuses to reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-refuses-to-reverse/76294)
**Author:** [@Phylicia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phylicia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-refuses-to-reverse/76294 "2012-12-23T22:30:34Z")
I have a 1995 Mazda Miata with a manual transmission. Lately it has been getting harder and harder to get the car into reverse, 1st, and 2nd gears, and this morning it was impossible for me to get the car into reverse. D… --- ## [Miata does not like long drives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-does-not-like-long-drives/71832)
**Author:** [@will\_ryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/will_ryan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2012, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-does-not-like-long-drives/71832 "2012-04-14T04:08:51Z")
My 2001 Mazda miata dies out after I drive about 100 highway miles, if I let it sit 10- 15 minutes it starts up again. It will usually run for a while with the check engine light on, if I let it sit for a few hours it is… --- ## [Air conditioner keeps blowing the high pressure hose. The shop is stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-keeps-blowing-the-high-pressure-hose-the-shop-is-stumped/71113)
**Author:** [@jaball77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaball77)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-keeps-blowing-the-high-pressure-hose-the-shop-is-stumped/71113 "2012-03-15T00:03:47Z")
My car is a 2006 Mazda Miata, stock except for being lowered and having a different muffler. Nothing really noteworthy about it. I did run over a big chunk of something a few years ago that cracked the plastic undertra… --- ## [My friend just eloped with a Miata. What do I get him for Christmas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friend-just-eloped-with-a-miata-what-do-i-get-him-for-christmas/69350)
**Author:** [@arabella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arabella)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friend-just-eloped-with-a-miata-what-do-i-get-him-for-christmas/69350 "2011-11-18T19:10:09Z")
A friend of mine recently found the car of his dreams, a 1991 Miata. Convertible. Mariner blue. It's a she, and she has a name. He's absolutely smitten. I think he'd marry the Miata if he could. (Can he? That might be le… --- ## ['95 miata with hunting idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-miata-with-hunting-idle/69375)
**Author:** [@Jeff25rs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff25rs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2011, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-miata-with-hunting-idle/69375 "2011-11-09T23:37:55Z")
I have a '95 miata that I turboed a few years ago. Around last year or so I've been having a problem with a hunting idle in warmer weather. Below 50-60F the problem doesn't occur at all. On days of 90+F it hunts prett… --- ## [Winter storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage/67802)
**Author:** [@Oldsalt55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldsalt55)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2011, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage/67802 "2011-09-11T10:41:26Z")
I bought a 95 miata in July it's a great little car. But living outside of buffalo, the sunshine capital of the world, I intend on storing it in the winter. Mid October to mid April . Any tips on winter storage would be … --- ## [1991 Miata ball joint replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-miata-ball-joint-replacement/67791)
**Author:** [@sailor1031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sailor1031)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-miata-ball-joint-replacement/67791 "2011-09-10T19:26:30Z")
Has anyone a good idea for how much this job should cost at a garage? My wife has an estimate for around $600 parts and another &600 labor. Seems way too much to me given what I see the parts cost online....thanks