Re: 1991 Miata
What signs when your Catalytic Converter is going or is gone. Any odors?
Sound?

I have a 2006 MX-5. The manual for the XM radio recommends installing
the antenna in the trunk. Does anyone have experience doing this who
can give me advice on how to perform the installation?
TIA-

I just bought a 1990 Miata and we are having problems with the
ignition key not wanting to turn over, the key acts like it's not the
right key, if you jiggle the key long enough, it will eventually turn
over...does anyone have any suggestion on how to loosen up the ignition

Is it true that when a private party sells a used car that they will
claim it as a gift (in California) so that both parties can avoid
paying a tax? Its been suggested to me that "everyone" does it this way
and that my buyer will expect to do it like this when I sell my car. I

To Hitch on Hubub's post - I see a Rogers tonneau - black or tan, selling
for $250 that requires anchors beneath the mirrors and on the upper dash.
Has anyone done this and either liked it or not, or is there a better
choice?

SS Chrome offers a rollbar described as follows: MIATA 90-03 MX5 TWIN
HOOP T-304 ROLL BAR:  HEAVY DUTY THICK WALLED TWO AND QUARTER INCH
MANDREL BENT TUBING, CLASSING TWIN HOOP DESIGN TO PROJECT A MUSCULAR
AND AGGRESSIVE LOOK TO YOUR VEHICLE, PROVIDES A FEELING OF SECURITY,

I have a 1999 Mazda Miata.  The check engine light came on and stays
on.  It's been a year and 8 months since the oil was changed.  Would
that cause the check engine light to come on?
Patricia

Hello, everyone.
This most likely is a dumb question, but well, I don't know any
better, so here it is.
I have a '99 automatic. Having an auto transmission more or less

When the light first came on, I had the alternator serviced, voltage
regulator changed, etc. The repair shop told me it was all working fine now
but the light continued to shine and he didn't know why. The voltage to the
battery was the same when I took it in as when I picked up ...

our '91 just turned 140k. we bought it at
107k, and the timing belt had been replaced at around 80k, as i recall. the
car runs true and tight.  one source says change the belt every 105k,
another (miata garage) every 60k.  i gather the worst that could happen if

I just bought a 1990 Mazda Miata that the owner said came without an
A/C installed, can anyone tell me if this is true and if so, can anyone
point me in the right direction as to where I can pick an A/C unit up
at, I live in Central Texas and it's 100+ down here and an a/C is

I have a '97 Miata.  Which car cover would the group recommend for extended
car coverage?

Both the moldings above my windows keep filling up with water during
the rain. Is there a drain or something that might be clogged causing
this? I can't figure it out. Thanks.

I'm a new Miata owner and would like to put new tires on my 1994. Does
anyone have any recomendations for a good set of reliable tires? (brand
name, etc.)
Thanks;

Hey guys, I know the tire pressure question has been pretty much been beaten
like a dead horse here but I still have a question. What is the recommended
tire pressure (on the door sticker) for an NB with 16" wheels? My car I
believe, originally came with 14" wheels (base model ...