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by alexcruncha
Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Clutch bite gone to end of pedal travel
Replies: 2
Views: 1981

Clutch bite gone to end of pedal travel

Hi All, I took my '93 Mk1 Euros Roadster 1.6 out just now. I seemed to notice that the bite of the clutch was lower down in the pedal travel than it normally is. Wasnt sure if it was just me. I continued driving (I went out for a 20 min drive) and whenever I needed to use the clutch it felt like the...
by alexcruncha
Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Overheating, thermostat stuck closed
Replies: 1
Views: 2352

Overheating, thermostat stuck closed

Hi All, I had an overheating problem where my radiator top hose was cold and so was the top of the rad but the engine would overheat (temp going all the way to very hot). I heard some gargling noise and eventually coolant come out of the overflow. After some research I thought it would be the thermo...
by alexcruncha
Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:21 am
Forum: General Body shop
Topic: Does a hardtop protect sills?
Replies: 4
Views: 10730

Re: Does a hardtop protect sills?

I'm no expert by a long shot but its my understanding that the main cause of the water ingress is owners failling to ensure that all the relevant drainage points are kept clean. Our 91 Eunos has never had a hard top fitted and as of now we dont have any such corrosion issues. On the 2003 sport it h...
by alexcruncha
Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: General Body shop
Topic: Does a hardtop protect sills?
Replies: 4
Views: 10730

Does a hardtop protect sills?

Hi Menders, My understanding of the sill rust issue our cars have is due to the fact water gets in the sills and sits in there, then they rust from inside out. One way water gets in (I think) is because water runs down the rain rail and down the two pipes at the end of the rain rail and somehow ends...
by alexcruncha
Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:30 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

I just found time to take her out for a run. Lifter noise disappeared after the engine was warmed up so must have been not starting the engine for some time let all the thin 0w40 oil to end up in the sump. Ignition timing must be close as its running well. Will check on that tomorrow but I'm now don...
by alexcruncha
Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:34 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

Code 1 is either the coil or igniter....http://www.mazdamenders.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=4893 M-m Well time to celebrate. Changed the ignitor and shes running again. :auto-layrubber: Now I have lifter noise that wasnt there before (used to run smooth as ever with not even any startup clat...
by alexcruncha
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

Code 1 is either the coil or igniter....http://www.mazdamenders.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=4893 M-m Thanks for pointing out that post. Well since I tried changing almost everything except ignitor I did order one. It will arrive probably tomorrow. I will post the results. Failing that looks ...
by alexcruncha
Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:14 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

Update: Used 1.6 coil pack arrived today from someone breaking a mk1 MX5. Bottom line is it didnt fix the problem and still throwing a fault code 1 after clearing the codes. :cry: what to do? :confusion-shrug: Seriously I'm losing patience with this issue. My MOT is due in 10 days and really wanted ...
by alexcruncha
Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

Update: Well this is embarrassing... by the powers of deduction I have found out that from the start my fault code was 1 and I mistakenly thought it was 10. I found this out as the other day when I replaced the AFM I got codes 1 & 10 and after clearing the codes got only a 1. Today I decided to ...
by alexcruncha
Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

..or could a CAS fitted completely out of alignment cause this issue? (producing a fault code 1)
by alexcruncha
Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:28 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

Thanks, well I have an update which unfortunately is a bit of bad news sprinkled with good news. I received my AFM today. I hooked it up, cranked the engine and it started then died like before. I nearly lost it :-) Since I changed the CAS for a used one at the weekend I decided I would recheck for ...
by alexcruncha
Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

Is she getting fuel now? M-m When I checked last she wasnt. I didnt check since replacing the CAS but it seems this wasnt the issue. Further to this case I do have an AFM fault code (10) which mentions air intake thermistor (basically air intake temperature sensor). At first I thought my car didnt ...
by alexcruncha
Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:19 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

So the ECU and CAS arrived. I first switched the ECU and it didnt fix the issue. I then switched the CAS and it didnt fix the issue. I also used a multimeter on the AFM and can confirm this part is functioning as it should and all connectors on the sensor are ok. So, I am stumped. Not sure what to l...
by alexcruncha
Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

The following post describes the exact same symptoms I have with the exact same fault code. In that case it turned out to be the ECU: https://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/yaf_postst50303p2_MX5-Mk1-fires-up-but-cuts-out-straight-away.aspx?= I deduct from all my research and testing my issue is likely to the...
by alexcruncha
Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10
Replies: 20
Views: 13309

Re: 93 Mk1 Starts then dies, fault 10

1.6 or 1.8 ? M-m Its a 1.6 Also, I pulled back the carpets to inspect the ECU and connectors to make sure there was no connector damage, water ingress or rust. I also opened the ECU and inspected the board to make sure there were no burned components. Visually it all looked to be in perfect conditi...

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