Miata spark test. Spark Plug Wires NA (1990-1997) General Discussion.
Miata spark test My max Load Scale is 1. If not you have an electrical (ignition) problem. Posts: 180 Dirty style. 8l stock, what's best? NA (1990-1997) General Discussion 1992 - No Spark, Did Multiple Tests, Very Confused NA (1990-1997) General Discussion 1992 - No Spark, Did Multiple Tests, Very Confused - MX-5 Miata Forum Remember Me? Since then, it developed a bit of a shudder under heavy acceleration. Second gear : Join Date: Mar 2004. Interesting though, I went to the NGK website and got the same thing? Oh well , the NGK wires arrived Oil in spark plug NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. Well, since I've been interested in the significant advances in spark plug tip metallurgy I decided to try a set of the Iridium TT plugs in my 91 Miata; not because the original nickle electrode plugs weren't up to the task, but simply because I was curious as to how the later generation plug technology would work in a Miata. Help/Rules: Calendar 1991 no spark no start NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Remember Me? Join us now! Site Navigation changed it, my guess would be a wiring problem. Tests conducted so far as follows: 1. It's what you know that isn't so. Second gear . On a separate note, when did spark plugs downsize from 13/16" to 5/8"? I have a wrench set from 1990 1. I pulled the plug wires again and somehow there was spark. Then slide the boot down onto the valve cover. 6 Miata overheated and now it cranks but won’t start NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. From what I read the Ruthenium are supposed to last longer so I figured it was This is my 1st Miata! I bought a '97 Spec Miata that the block decided it wanted more ventilation It had a big ole hole in the side. Location: oklahoma. Help/Rules: Calendar I believe that the Miata head is aluminum, so before you change you spark plugs let the engine cool down. If there is, you have a fuel delivery problem. No gas, No spark - 94 Miata NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. Site Navigation. Specifically spark plugs from cylinders 1-3 were wet with oil and #4 was dry. Admittedely, I used whatever I could find, whatever was cheapest, and was usually careful to change ast recommended intervals. '95 1. From memory: On the 90/91 cars there was an external igniter Have you tried looking for spark with an actual plug instead of an inline tester? A spare sparkplug makes it easy to check without having to actually pull plugs. Others have posted their tests of HF torque tools have all been inside the claimed 4% tolerance. The connector to the spark plug is a great fit, and it keeps water out of the plug area, even when you are pressure washing your engine. I just bought a 2001 with 30,000 miles and I am almost positive that the spark plugs are original, as well as the fuel filter, pcv valve and any other maintenance items. Too much work. Make sure you have the approximate ohm values for the coil pack. You can test for spark just like you used to with regular plug wires. Tried two different pairs of plug wires I including the ones I used on my miata to drive him home. He told me that the NGK stock plug was the best for gas milage. The 4th spark plug was not wet. Help/Rules and did a quick compression test, all I had time for. The spark plug firing tips were white and not oil soaked. spark plugs for 97 , 1. Remember Me? Join us now! Site Navigation to drop off somewhere around 40k. Is there an order in which I should adjust tables or should I make similar adjustments to them all? Are there tables that there is little benefit in adjusting? How sensitive is it? What Factoid: I ran my first Solo II Nationals in 2000. Location: London, Ontario, Canada - 99 black -RB intake, RB header, Enthuza exhaust, Brain. NGK Blue wires seem to be the favorite and most often suggested wire sets for the Miata. However, when the key is cycling through off-run the inline spark plug light flickers? It's not a bright light but it shows some energy is coming through. I think a good oil-foam filter works better but requires more maintenance, more often. 2. Inspect, treat, test. I let it sit for about 2 - 3 or even longer if you feel like it. now I didn't inspect all that much, but how do I detach the other side of the spark wire (I just pull out the spark side side of the cable, or do Did you actually test to see if you are getting spark? Pull a spark plug, ground it on the engine block and see if there is actually spark or not. I also removed the spark plugs and unplugged the coil to help the engine spin more freely and I got a reading from both wires. no start after compression test (no spark) NA (1990-1997) General Discussion MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NA/NB Power Mods > ECUs, ECU Tuning and Programming > I wanna see some Example of Spark and VE tables and cold start settings for N/A cars Reply Thread Tools I want to replace the old spark plugs on my '99 Miata with Denso Iridium Power spark plugs. 6 without blowing the coilpack. Part number: NGK 2668 or BKR8EIX = <- # represents the heat range. Once I confirmed it was not fuel pump I checked for spark and found the no spark was present. In 2001 Mazda changed to two "coil over plugs" set-ups, so you only need 2 spark plug wires. Our replies will be effected by what year Miata you have. I noticed that the heated rear window light was glowing very dimly, even though it's not i got a set of brand new "plasma" spark plugs for free (wife won a contest or something) and this did not fix the issue. There is no spark. Any Need For New Coil Packs When You Replace Spark Plugs ND Maintenance Remember Me? Join us now! Site Navigation. He tried several different spark plugs in his I think I am having the same problem right now. After the event the cars were sent to "impound" where they sat with their hoods and trunks open and I walked around and noted (among other things) what spark plug wires everyone was using. Power to Coils - verified 3. So, I have a 1992 1. Because of that, if you're a beginner at tuning, I suggest you give the spark tuning to someone experienced - on a dyno. I think I found the correct parts for 99-00 tune-up (ignition wise): 4 New NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs BKR5EIX-11 # 5464 $26 shipped; NGK 9160 Spark Plug Wire Set $32 shipped; Beck Arnley 178-8492 Ignition Coil Pack $94 shipped; Beck Arnley 180-0442 Crank Angle Sensor $54 shipped; a question as I believe I have the NGK wires already, but they don't seem to How to check for spark NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. But it's good You didn't say the year of your Miata, but basically the information is similar enough. Luckily had previously ordered a new CAS from Mazda was able to change that out and now running good. This means that Discussions about the second generation MX-5 Miata MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB (1999-2005) General MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB (1999-2005) General discussion > Compression test - disabling spark Reply Thread Tools: Display Modes: 2nd May 2006, 17:02 #1: doctorbonez . Get yourself a wiring diagram for your year Miata and check the ignition and start wiring pages. To test out your coil packs you can swap two and see if the issue follows the coil pack or stays in the same cylinder. MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB (1999-2005) General discussion > 99 miata spark issue Reply Thread Tools: Display Modes: 28th December 2019, 01:54 #1: Nb99. Posts: 120 Nb99. Location: Morristown, Remember that in a wasted spark system there are really only 2 firing sources rather than 4. This section focuses on maintaining and fixing the stock ND - not about modifications. i'm a GM mechanic so this is kind of a grey area for me, any insight is appreciated. Posts: 273 What spark plug wire resistance question NA (1990-1997) General Discussion The "factory manual upper spec" applies to the original OEM Miata sparkplug wires, not to NGK Blues, or others. (If anyone is thinking of doing a compression test, its super easy to do! Just remove sparks, remove two plugs at the back of coilpack unless you want to buy a new one, screw in gauge, hold wide open throttle, crank for 5-6 seconds and repeat) MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB (1999-2005) General discussion > 2001 Miata - spark plugs issues. This is by far the best spark plug socket I've ever seen! The socket has a small hole inside to keep the spark plug aligned and the magnet behind it is very strong! GearWrench is good stuff, so this is a fantastic deal. Remember Me? Join us now! Site Navigation. Don Reply With Quote: 25th August 2002, 21:31 #14: FormerMazdaTech. I haven't payed the fuel pump much attention because when I crank the car I can hear the fuel pump priming. Posts: 273 Lobbyerk313. I'm Test Drove a Spark EV Car Talk. Second gear : Join Date: Jan 2019. So reinstalling that is out of the question without a hey guys, im working on a friends 1999 miata, and im wondering if theres a special socket to get the spark plugs out. MX-5 Miata Forum > NC (2006-2015) Miata > NC Maintenance > Spark plug oil I am going to install a GWR V2 brace, and so I decided I would do an early changeout of spark plugs before the install. Remember Me? Join us now! Site Navigation . My problem is a complete lack of spark now that the new motor is in. A mechanic's starter button connected to only the starter terminals removes any of those issues, I recently bought a '99 Miata. But when they (1) wanted to change my plugs before 60,000 miles when the owners' manual says 75,000 and (2) wanted $377 to do it! I thought What's your desired spark timing (in degrees) when at idle? Turbocharging . Since I had a cam Camshaft position sensor test NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Remember Me? Local Junkyards, the classifieds here, a secondary vendor like Planet Miata, MazMartm of FM Salvage Some Ford and DSM vehicles use the same sensor. The donor car, was driven on & off the trailer and into the garage. But when they (1) wanted to change my plugs before 60,000 miles when the owners' manual says 75,000 and (2) wanted $377 to do it! I thought MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NA (1990-1997) General Discussion > Best Spark Plugs to put In Miata Reply: Page 1 of 2: 1: 2 > Thread Tools: Display Modes: 26th January 2010, 22:52 #1: BadAngel299. Location: oklahoma . now the enigne runs like crap like it did yesterday. Igniter swapped into another NA - starts up fine 5. Slide the blue wire down into the spark plug hole and click it onto the plug. The other day I stopped by Autozone looking for plug wires, not much of a selection. Spark plug wire removal from coil pack (Step 2 in Coil Pack Replacement – NB): I recommend the use of a 90 degree angled pick to “break loose” the spark plug wire caps on the coil pack. Crank, No start/No Spark | Sick and tired of the headaches NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Remember Me? - Swapped over Miata intake manifold, exhaust manifold, oil pan and windage tray and the CAS - Installed the old Miata transmission - Had Starter issues (Was fixed with cleaning the ignition switch) That's where we are now after I got the starter to Spark plugs are practically religion, almost as bad as what oil to use. Join Date: Jan 2019. It was running fine but the water pump was leaking so I did a timing belt and ILTR6A 13G NGK's (L3Y1-18-110) IS the correct Heat Range and Spark Plug for the NC 2. New-tral : Join Date: Sep 2012. If they pass the test, I would lean towards the ignitor. I don't have prior service records so I am assuming that they have never been done (my local mazda dealership really didn't seem to want the money because they told me that they never I did some research here, and the consensus seems to be that expensive platinum or iridium spark plugs are wasted on an old Miata, and NGK V Power Copper Spark Plugs are the ones to get. A little history on my NB. 7 to 12. Some basic reading about the corrosive process here. If you don't have a magnetic socket a 10 inch length of 1/4" rubber fuel hosing stuck on the insulator end of I have bench tested the 1. Location: Gulfport Ms. It ran fine before the compression test Oil on spark plug threads - only one of four plugs NC Maintenance Remember Me? Join us now! So I borrowed a compression test kit from Auto Zone today and the results were 154, 153, 158 and 152. When I started the car I noticed immediately that it was running smoother. I think one Kia does as well _____ "Sometimes a concept is baffling not because it is profound, but because it is wrong. Here's how: Step 1: Take Plug should spark once for every other engine revolution. 8 flying Miata turbo MSPNP2 No spark in cylinders 2&3. Now the P0300 is significantly more frequent, nearly Get a Time-Sert spark plug thread repair kit. I would suggest doing a search in the garage section for "CAS" and "Test". Hi (I have a '91 with 24K miles), I must say I'm a beginner at doing my own repairs, but I'm enjoying learning. Spark plug sputters so I'm going to upgrade to NGK Iridiums. Location: SF Bay Area. The reason for this is that aluminum gets "softer" with heat so if your wrenching off your spark plugs, the threads on your head will strip. To pass Any Need For New Coil Packs When You Replace Spark Plugs ND Maintenance Remember Me? Join us now! Site Navigation. The car has a set of NKG blue spark plug wires, but considering how long they've been in the car, I think it would make sense to replace them. They cost more than the standard Iridium plugs, but not enough to be earth shattering. Posts: How long do spark plugs last in a miata? My thoughts would be that if you take the time to remove them to look at them why reinstall a old spark plug. They both bounced around the same area on the voltmeter so I know the ignitor is getting the signal from the ecu. I used all types of spark plugs over the years, and 1) never saw any difference between brands, and 2) never saw any improvement after changing plugs. As far as the sound, I have a resonated Enthuza, and it sounds very good with the test pipe, but its just a bit too loud for me. My NA didn't pass california smog test. Location: Monroe -Spark plugs were changed-Spark plug wires were changed Inline spark plug test shows no spark is getting. If you plug the harness for 1 & 4 into the coil for 2 & 3 and the harness for 2 & 3 into the 1 & 4 than running the spark plug wires the way they are supposed to will have you 180* out and it won't start intermitent spark loss NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. I'm planning to replace the test pipe with a resonated one to tone it down a tad. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules When I searched, it asked me for what model year etc. Check the main engine fuse. 8 coil packs but couldn't do that with the 1. After performing Make sure not to use a spark plug socket that has the rubber insert in it that holds the spark plugs in the socket. 8 and everything below 1 is based off the stock settings. Many here say torque to 11-17 ft lbs if I've never changed spark plugs in my life. 6 packs are capacitive discharge ignition (CDI) so you have to wire up an igniter. I've been using Bosch platinums in every car I own since my '85 Merkur XR4ti. This is FYI. none of my spark plug sockets seem to fit and when i looked in the bore it looks like the plugs have some kind of sleeve around them. All cylinders were 158# except #1 which was 162#. Posts: 8 rksheth. I did some research and decided to go with NGK Ruthenium plugs. I heard the CAS controls the spark AND fuel. Second gear : Join Date: Sep 2005. I used the NGKs in my Miata at first, then switched over to Bosch about 65K miles ago In the spirit of trying to "pay it forward", I wanted to post my experience with replacing the spark plugs on my 2012 NC Miata, GT PRHT. If not the coil is bad. i pulled the injector fuse (the one underhood, passenger side, marked fuel INJ), and tried to test for spark, but could not get a spark under any condition. 8L compression test results Reply Thread Tools: Display Modes: 1st April 2014, 09:48 #1: NickD. Another way to test without putting your face on your engine is to spray a fine mist of water on the wires in the dark and see the faint sparks. The coil and CAS check out and to be sure, I What spark plugs for NC NC Maintenance. No CEL. The NGK website also recommends the one heat range hotter BKRE5s. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules: Calendar: NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Discussions about the first generation MX-5 Miata. There will be all sorts of opinions and ideas expressed about plugs No fuel, no spark, no CES, no start NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Well i tried the main relay from my personal miata that I drive every day and that didn't work. The caps kept working loose. I'd be immediately suspicious of the ECU, knowing that it had been exposed to rain over the course of many months. Cylinders 1, 3, and 4 all registered 180 PSI Page 2- Test for spark NC General Discussion. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules: Calendar: NB (1999-2005) General discussion *** Sponsored by RoadSpy *** Discussions about the second generation MX-5 Miata: MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB Taking a look at point number 9: I would advise, if your compression tester has a rubber hose from the spark plug fitting to the gauge, NOT to do the oil/wet test unless you have a low compression reading. Does the typical DIYer actually take that extra step and "confirm" the gap? Or are these parts so reliable that checking is unneeded. NC General Discussion Discussions about the third generation MX-5 Miata O'Reilly Auto is great if you need something fast. Reply With Quote : 11th July 2007, 01:59 #3: Dirty style. 2001 NB 1. Before the current setup I briefly tried an unresonated Enthuza w/test pipe. Two forum sponsors, Rosenthal and Flyin' Miata, both told me to use a bit of copper anti-seize. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules flow or better filtration, you can't have both. 04-. Posts: 120 99 miata spark issue. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules : Calendar: ND Maintenance How to keep your ND in top running condition. This means that each spark plug fires twice for each revolution. In other words, if the compression shows good, don't do the wet test. I bet the 1. 8L compression test results NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Remember Me? Join us now! Site Navigation MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NA (1990-1997) General Discussion > '95 1. If you On a hunch, I decided to pull out the spark plug wires and examine them, and they all seemed fine, so I reseated them onto the plugs. I'm getting fuel (smell) and I've used the gnd/fp test to cycle the pump and am getting good fuel flow. With that done, I tried to start the engine once again -- and it worked! The engine was again running smoothly, as if nothing wrong had ever occurred to it. I have done the TStat, the coolant tank, front ARB, coolant, trans/diff oil. During the swap I Spark plug wires NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. 3. Location: Lakewood, CO. Join Date: Sep 2012. So, old humfrz opened up his $29 (in 1968) K-Mart tool chest and after pushing aside the dwell meter, vacuum gauge, timing light, feeler gauge, etc, I found a gap-per thing, a 5/8” spark plug socket and a torque No spark to plugs NB (1999-2005) General discussion. After doing my research on miata forums and visiting many older threads, people suggested that Flyin' Miata and Treasure Coast Miata timing belt/water pump kits are a great alternative to the Rosenthal. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules: Calendar: NC Maintenance How to keep your NC in top running condition. I purchased the car off a MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NA (1990-1997) General Discussion > help! 92 miata spark plug change Reply Thread Tools: Display Modes: 26th September 2012, 17:41 #1: xbnerd. Location: Houston texas. The only issue now is the car won't pass smog i've attached a picture of the smog results. I am now getting to the spark plugs. New-tral : Join Date: Jun 2014. If nothing changes, the old ones were good and can go back in. Location: Monroe Twp NJ. No cause for concern there. Hi, I can't find through the search function a safe way to test spark for a 1. _____ 92 auto red HT Sensens 96 red project, HT 10AE Bilsteins It isn't what you know, it isn't what you don't. Third gear : Join Date: Apr 2002. Posts: 223 ClutchMeister. o Sparkplug wire resistance specifications for the wires only relate to the wire maker's design. All sparked except cylinder 3. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules: Calendar: NB (1999-2005) General discussion *** Sponsored by RoadSpy *** Discussions about the second generation MX-5 Miata: MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB (1999-2005) What spark plugs for NC NC Maintenance. The usual vendors offer a variable gap spark tester for about $5-10 but you can make one yourself just as easily out of an old spark plug for nothing. He told me he tried several supposedly better spark plugs in that car and some of them made the car get 5 MPG worse gas milage than the stock NGK plug in that car. Location: San Francisco. Over cooling plugs or heating them would call for different plugs. Location: Kahuku, HI. If you have a voltmeter, read the resistance across each coil thru the wire sockets. As far as the crossover tube do you mean the intake piping? the black plastic tube? if so then yes the whole intake system is put back together Reply With Quote: 27th November 2019, 04:24 #4: gwnwar. About 1/4 of inch of oil. You can go for 7's (BKR7EIX) I think these are the same spark plug What kind of spark plug wires? NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Remember Me? $75 (won't even mention how the radiator hose came off while they were doing the alignment test drives). Aftermarket parts and tuning from simple bolt on parts to total high performance engine builds. Miata spark plug boots are very poor plug well water excluders, but are great at keeping any water in plug wells. Naw, that ain't my luck. Join Date: Apr 2009 . Pulled the wires from a different car, and also pulled the spark plugs. If you can tell, it may be that you also need a new O2 sensor. Mazda PE5R-18-110 Iridium Spark Plugs ND Maintenance. Did you check both of the coils for spark? You can test the coils to see if the secondary winding is good. MX-5 Miata Forum > ND (2016+) Miata > ND Power mods > Spark Plugs -- gap and heat range? Reply Thread Tools: Display Modes: 27th November I did test the voltage of both the brown and brown yellow wires with my voltmeter setting at 2. 1mm Spark plugs are carefully designed to work as intended at the temps found at the top of the combustion chamber. I plugged in my Miata, and it came up with no wires available. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules: Calendar: NB (1999-2005) General discussion Discussions about the second generation MX-5 Miata: MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB (1999-2005) General discussion > 2000 NB The (warning, Soft click!) HF inch-lb works fine. so if I can order everything I need from one place that'd be nice. Any ideas what caused this and what MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NA/NB Power Mods > Turbocharging > What spark plugs? Reply Thread Tools: Display Modes: 6th August 2008, 23:53 #1: Lobbyerk313. . I ordered a set of I have had my NC Miata for about 4 months now. Reply With Quote: Reply « Previous Thread | Next Thread » Posting Rules You may MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB (1999-2005) General discussion > 2001 Miata Spark Plug/Wire/Boot Replacement Reply Thread Tools: Display Modes: 26th August 2014, 21:42 #1: rksheth. (Cold Compression test) I had already picked up plugs and had them on standby and was planning on doing them It recommends using a wire gap gauge to test but advises not to change anything. Years ago, after lead Ok it is time to adjust spark tables from the 'safe' settings I have now. Reply With Quote 4th September 2018, 20:20 Total Miata newbie here. They seem to consistently work the best. Today when replacing the spark plugs and wires with new ones from Mazda I noticed oil in the back to holes,closest to the firewall. Bad coil pack? NA (1990-1997) General Discussion As the title suggest, my 92 NA will not start. What gives? I tested a few fuses but it honestly sounds the same as when we cranked it with the compression test when he tries starting it. as the title says for those that have fabricated LS2 coil to Miata plug wires, let's hear/see how you done it for those that found some to buy, share your source thank I verified good fuel by adding a fuel pressure gauge to the hi pressure side. Performance of random choices of anti-seize between aluminum heads and new tri-valent coatings PROBABLY is OK, but has nothing like the exhaustive testing by car maker, NGK Repair stripped out spark plug hole using a HeliCoil kit. Here is a chaser which goes right on the end of a 3/8 drive extension. They seemed to be the closest OEM match (if OEM plugs are what you're looking for). Posts: 122 jhupka. Also there are several different kinds of plugs on the NGK website, I'm not sure which would best suit me? Either this one BKR5E11 or the bottom level What spark plugs for NC NC Maintenance. Thought they would spark if I powered/unpowered the primaries like an old points system. When I was doing spark plugs, the ONLY ones that would work very long with misfiring on my Fiat 124 were NGKs. First gear : Join Date: Apr 2009. MX-5 Miata Forum > NC (2006-2015) Miata > NC Maintenance > Spark plug oil Any Need For New Coil Packs When You Replace Spark Plugs ND Maintenance Remember Me? Join us now! Site Navigation. 5 Checking to see/hear if there was a spark. Reply With Quote: 3rd July I had the chance to drive the Chevrolet Sonic RS, the Spark, and the Malibu Turbo through the twisty roads around San Rafael, as well as down the coastal highway north of San Francisco - some beautiful roads, and a good chance to sample the handling and ride of a particular vehicle. So 1 & 4 will always fire together as will 2 & 3. How did you fabricate, or where did you buy, your LS2 to miata spark wires. Found a whole bunch of stuff, but I´m 1. This was way back in about 1975-78 NGK Spark Plug Wires NB (1999-2005) General discussion. MX-5 Miata Forum > NC (2006-2015) Miata > NC Maintenance > What spark Had my wife crank the engine while I checked for spark. [NB] No spark or 5v ref; Works correctly w/ stock ECU ECUs, ECU Tuning and Programming Spark Plug Gap NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. I did a search on the forums and the garage section, but there's nothing about how to change the spark plugs. So not too bad $-wise and all's well. Exactly. I've pulled the spark plugs to take a look at them and three out of the four had oil on them. I did not "burp" the spark plug caps. Power to Igniter - verified 4. I've seen no external Miata inch-lb torque specs where 10% off would be a problem. Others seem good at over 100k. MX-5 Miata Forum > NC (2006-2015) Miata > NC Maintenance > What spark MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB (1999-2005) General discussion > 99 miata spark plug gap Reply Thread Tools: Display Modes: 13th August 2001, 21:48 #1: GK. The reason is that some of the hoses deteriorate if oil, from the wet Compression Test Results NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. Likewise, NGK's website says stock #9160, part #ZE21 for the '91, and autopartswarehouse, which sells them, says they won't fit. More often than not, your Miata’s computer can detect bad spark plugs in your car. It just attracts a little more attention than I want. MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NA (1990-1997) General Discussion > Oil in spark plug Reply I just bought one of these. For the miata meet up I want to replace spark plugs/wires, slave cylinder, and my transmission/diff oil as well as turret oil and maybe rebuild my shifter. Second gear : Join Date: May 2007. Remember Me? Join us now! Site Navigation I've always used it as a simple "test" of whether this is a mechanic you should trust your car to . Didn't work. One more thing, though not sure if it would indicate anything. The plug I put in #4 is already covered in oil I thought I might not be getting fuel to #4 but I can smell gasoline that I'm guessing is being sent to the cat (great! ) so I don't think its just the injector. Second gear : Join Date: Aug 2014. I'm not happy seating the coil end with the boots glued in place. I thought one of the easy things to check would be spark blowout, so I decided to replace the plugs (note: use some antiseize on spark plug threads, that was a battle). When I tested the engine for sparks, I did the test without a spark tester. Cylinders 1+4 fire together as do 2+3. Info I’ve found suggests one range colder plugs for each additional point in compression over stock (I’m 1. Easy-peasy. o Sparkplug wire resistance specifications for the car relate to electrical performance Loose Spark plug NB (1999-2005) General discussion. Any missing, driveability or idle issue is cause to test a new set. New-tral . As current USDM Federal regs require engines to pass emissions tests, with all originally factory equipment, after 100k miles, both engines and plugs Do have to pass these tests. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules: Calendar: Turbocharging Forced Air induction using turbocharger technology. Coils resistance checked, all within tolerance 6. It worked wonders when I had the same problem with one of my OTMs. Posts: 50 BadAngel299. First gear . 8 engine. Doing all maintenance and stuff, this forum is great. The Sonic RS was a lot of fun. We just got lucky. Trouble Codes Can Aid Your Diagnosis. I replaced the fuel pump and filter (which were actually fine) and I called a mechanic who figured out that it was actually a short or something in the assembly itself, so I replaced that, primed it (could hear it running with f/p in the obd1 grounded), and the car still Tonight I wanted to check the spark plugs and I found the first three plugs covered with oil and the plug wires were wet with oil. 5. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules: Calendar: NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Discussions about the No start, cranks, fuel and spark NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Spark plug oil on thread only NC Maintenance. I'm a long way from the spark plug change interval. normal for worn spark plug wires. Posts: 59 GK. Spark Plug Wires NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. I used NGK plugs that I bought from NAPA. I shut it down again, reset the CEL, started it again and drove back home. I purchased another totaled late build '97 miata as a donor. No Turbo vs. MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NA (1990-1997) General Discussion > No spark in Spark plug oil on thread only NC Maintenance. It stopped in the road a few days ago, cranked but wouldn't start. It Haven't bought spark plugs in eons. Location: Miami, fl. I suppose you return the product if it fails the gap test. The hype surrounding the plug got to me The problem is that the Denso website recommends the IK20, whereas the car came with the one heat range hotter NGK BKRE5 plugs. com, which do (both #9160). ok I've changed the spark plugs, gently and all, and it felt like it's going only 1/16 of a turn so I didn't push it and all 4 plugs are now set to a 1/16. 0l in North America and Australia Factory Plugs: are marked "FoMoCo L3G2 18110" on the "front" and has "ILTR6A 13G" on the "back". When starter is running the engine at about 300 rpm, that would be about 150 sparks per minute, or 150/60 = 2. The Miata uses a 'lost spark' method of ignition, with double headed coils. #1 cylinder ain't firing. Wheels flew off : Join Date: Jan 2005. It was ND Power mods *** Sponsored by Flyin Miata *** If you need more power than the car was built with, this is the place. You only replace glow plugs on them about every 200k miles. I learned long, long ago to check the last thing that I did when this situation comes up, to no avail. It was originally running one range colder plugs and I recently switched to two ranges colder. Join Date: Jun 2014. You can get a cheap torque wrench, or I think ( but please MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NA (1990-1997) General Discussion > 1990 proper way to test for spark and fuel Reply Thread Tools: Display Modes: 21st June 2009, 15:20 #1: jhupka. The tach moves when I turn the ignition on, so the ECU is reading. '94 Miata Factory Service manual states 11-17 ft lbs with anti-seize. Your wires should be replaced every 24,000 miles and your plugs depend on type. Do I just get a set of plugs, pull the ones from the car out, put the new ones in with some anti seize and be done Spark Knock/Timing NA (1990-1997) General Discussion (aside from the potential damaged wires) and what suggestions does the benevolent and wise Miata. They were OEM wires from NAPA. The first one listed is where I saw the oil on the threads. Location: SF Bay Area . While I had the plugs out, I decided to do a compression test. And the lengths are perfect to fit the factory supports, which keeps everything tucked in where it is supposed to be. Join Date: Sep 2000. You have nothing to worry about. If no spark, then I was getting . It certainly can be 180 out, have spark, but it ain't going to do a bit of good. NB (1999-2005) General discussion . I have a friend who owns a 1997 Chevy Silverado with the 350 engine. There are How to Test a Coil Pack Fortunately, there is an easy way to test the coil packs in your 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata and make sure they're working as they should. On top of that, this would be a go-nogo test. 6L Miata. Could anyone who knows more on this give me some guidance on how to go about this. 6 coils. In my opinion, this glue seal was not necessary -- probably some engineer overthinking. I do not know the test for the #4 spark plug is either rounded off or stuck NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Test the socket on a removed plug that it's long enough to allow the extension to be inserted? Yeah, it worked fine for three of then there it fits perfectly flush Reply With Quote: 24th October 2018, 22:15 #6: gtxhawaii. There are several misfire-related trouble codes. Insert the tip under the plug wire boot with the pointed tip angled into the coil pack terminal by about 15 degrees and, while simultaneously twisting '95 1. The rubber piece can come loose and can get lodged on the plug when you remove the socket and are a real pain to remove from the spark plug well. I'm not hearing any relay clicks under the dashboard, but I couldn't locate the relay that's supposed to be down there. Which one is better out of the 2, and if you The wires are good, all other cylinders are fine, and they are all getting good spark. There is no spark at all while cranking, but as the key returns to the "run" position there is sometimes a spark, in fact once there was a continuous spark in the "run" position, actually a steady arc until the key was turned off. You should have new plug wires to test and re-test, and you may need to re-time it if it is too advanced or too retarded; and test again and again. The car has 170 000 km on it now and only had 1 change in it's life, which was about 80 000 km ago. No idea what happened Spark can be dangerous to your engine, if knock knock on your door your engine could go byebye. Well, the spark plugs look like were never replaced - either do the wires, so I did some research to find out what should I use for replacement. I Many spark plug thread chasers have 21mm-13/16 hex, which won't fit into a Miata head. Help/Rules but not well versed in the Miata ignition system. Spark plugs are almost as discussed and opinionated as oil filters. I 'burped" the spark plug caps. I expected to see higher numbers but I am grateful to see that they are all about the same. I'm thinking you may find some voltage check information there that will hopefully lead you to the problem. No spark comes while it's cranking though. net forum have for this novice shade tree miata owner? Edit: The EGR valve has been completely removed and the exhaust manifold has been welded over. I'm going for a compression test tomorrow. Even if you do, you'd have to install the copper plugs and see if the problem goes away. Rest of our cars up to now with a 3 and Miata have been diesels. Need advice please NA (1990-1997) General Discussion . This section focuses on maintaining and fixing the stock NC - not about modifications. Power to ECU - verified 2. 6 with a 2000 1. You need to use ohm meter to test the coil pack for continuity. 1 at the spark pins now and then I could hear the ticking of the spark. All plugs looked good except cylinder 3 being fairly fouled. If it stays, then replace spark plugs, if it moves then replace the bad coil (don't mix up your spark plug wires). Help/Rules: Calendar 2000 NB Spark plug nudies and a what is this? NB (1999-2005) General discussion . Posts: 4 help! 92 miata spark I have a 76K 2003 AT Miata, and it needs a timing belt/water pump and spark plugs/wires replaced. It should read between 8. But when they (1) wanted to change my plugs before 60,000 miles when the owners' manual says 75,000 and (2) wanted $377 to do it! I thought Page 2- Best spark plugs for normally aspirated M2 NB (1999-2005) General discussion . This is not true for internal engines specs. To boot, I'm pretty sure it isn't the CAS because it is getting fuel. MX-5 Miata Forum > NC (2006-2015) Miata > NC Maintenance > What spark Spark Plug Wires NB (1999-2005) General discussion. Never had a problem with them, and they seem to work better over their service life than the NGKs. Third gear : Join Date: Jul 2013. Pull the wire and a plug and verify spark. I am letting the oil run through the spark plug holes tonight. Many discussions in many forums on the subject. I put a new timing belt, water pump, and lifters on it it before swapping it into the SM. so I'm gonna change the wires too. I installed Magnecor spark plug wires from Flyin' Miata. Many forum members disagree. ECU swapped - still no spark Any suggestions most Spark Plug Wires NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. My Miata is a 2001 and I added the grease to all of the blue/black connections after breaking any glue seals. 8 points over stock compression). If I find anything, I'll post a link. 20 mins? What are you doing for all that time? The plugs I buy come pre-gapped for 1. Any recommendations? Thanks. Spark plug wires - NGK or JR - need opinions. Help/Rules I've been heretofore allowing the dealer to do all the servicing on my Miata. Help? NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Remember Me? I just bought a 1991 Miata off of a friend and absolutely love the car. . The part number or product numbers is: LTR6BI-13 NGK 91725 Use some "anti-seize" on the If not, then get the copper plugs. To find this information, research your 1999 Mazda MX-5 All spark plugs removed before any test? (Disconnecting the CAS connector shuts down the ignition system, to xero out any chance of overheating an unconnected coil which is receiving energy; and prevents injector function, a fire and health hazard with all plugs out. This said, any wire set you fit to a Miata will last about half as long as a standard car Best Spark Plugs NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. NA (1990-1997) General Discussion Mazda factory service manual from 1994 says to use anti-seize. Chevrolet has changed the gear ratios in the I replaced my spark plug wires that were new 6 months ago. It's gotta be the coilpack right!? What else controls the spark? I know it could be tons of things, but lets be real here. I'm using a timing light to determine spark presence so I don't destroy my coil. I figured I might be able to tap into the wealth of knowledge here! Thanks in advance for your help. "- . Posts: 8 2001 Miata I know the coil pack isnt fried because I unplugged the CAS. While my wife cranked the engine I verified that the cams are turning. 9 Ohm. Posts: 122 1990 Can someone who has recently bought them tell me? There are these from Amazon, which says they do not fit, but they look just like these from mmmiata. It has a pilot to help center the tool. Join Date: May 2007. I have never had problems with K&N filters on my VW, motorcycles, or my Miata. Spark Plug Gap NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. I have my knock listening worked out. Fan seems to be running a lot, then the engine light goes on again. Attached Images. But when they (1) wanted to change my plugs before 60,000 miles when the owners' manual says 75,000 and (2) wanted $377 to do it! I thought This was a dry test as well. Help/Rules: Calendar: Help/Rules I just got a new set of NGK blues and plugs, but this is my first under-hood experience on my new Miata. Please help Reply: Page 1 of 2: 1: 2 > Thread Tools: Display Modes: 29th September 2014, 22:19 #1: ClutchMeister. They dump heat to the head, not the wires or plug boot. Finally had them replaced on my Tacoma. Now, after reading all the threads on spark plug changing, I figured I needed a spark plug socket, a plug gap-per thing, a torque wrench and some new plugs. Bought a 2001 Base trim last week, only 75K original miles in it, what a ride btw. Third gear : Join Date: Feb 2005 1. If worried, arrange a measured lever arm made from a I've replaced a 92 1. Join Date: Aug 2014. First gear : Join Date: Sep 2000. Unplug the coil pack, remove it, remove the spark plug, plug the coil pack back in, put the spark plug into coil pack, lay it on a nearby round. Posts: 4 xbnerd. thanks! I’ve also done some research into the proper spark plug heat range for this engine. Discussions about the second generation MX-5 Miata MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NB (1999-2005) General discussion > socket size for spark plugs Oil around spark plug wires. Join Date: Mar 2004. Super debates in this section! MX-5 Miata Forum > NA/NB (1990-2005) Miata > NA/NB Power Mods > No spark, no fuel, no start (1996 NA) NA (1990-1997) General Discussion I think it's supposed to register cranking activity in this generation of Miata, right? 2. Take it up to the guy. 8 Miata I've been trying to diagnose a crank no start issue for a while now. Join Date: Sep 2005. I simply took out the spark plug and clamped it on to a bracket attached to the engine. csvmvqc xhgda jfyq ommqe acfol nhzkome xjbl gtmqpive quqy evjs