Category: MINI Forum

Moin, from NB and the voltage regulator installed in the control unit, is in operation (turning LiMa) a quite high voltage in the on-board network (with me measured at the ODBII port up to 15V). Can one assume that therefore, especially the main headlights (HB4 with me) have a very shortened lifetime? At least for my taste exactly these bulbs clearly break too often. With my current MX-5 (NBFL) it is already almost two complete sets that I have through . With the predecessor (NB with H4) I had at least only needed one set per year, which is also quite short-lived. If so, what can you do about it? Put voltage regulators in front of the bulbs or something? Greetings Erinya

Moin first of all, I am the new one. Shortly before 50, at the corner of Hamburg and for about 4 months proud owner of a 98 NB, 1.6 l. Nice fun car, but just makes me a little bit of a headache. Short story: Monday morning some V-belt squeaking, short gas shock, squeaking away. Nothing at all thought, weather here passed from Frost to “wet warm”. Wednesday there were again V-belt squeaking after about 5 km while driving. Then I noticed that I had no heating. About 1 km further came d The first thoughts were the unpleasant smell, hot cooling water or hot technology. At the traffic lights the temperature went up quickly and I then saved myself 300 m further into a parking lot. With running engine nothing more noticed, after the parking immediately smoke came out of the radiator grill. At the moment a lot of work and always came by the car only in the dark, today it fit times and times made a short check. V-belt squeaks immediately. Already after approx. 5 seconds again smoke formation. Neither in the cooler nor in the balance tank is water to be seen. I find in the net unfortunately no documentary or similar, contributions with similar problems always shoot hair-sharply past my questions or are for another motor… Meaningful: Thermostat replaces fixed, only 2 screws. Zack, end. The questions are: Where is the thermostat sitting? Where is the water pump sitting? Are there known weak points with leaks in the cooling circuit? When I fill the cooling water only with water and then switch, there is a coolant that the engine doesn’t like at all? Let’s do it 😉 Greeting Uwe

Hi, I “dream” about which car I could buy in a few years. A 2-seater roadster has always been my dream. “Unfortunately” I am 1.91m tall and has to put the seat in the lowest position in my Mazda 3 Bj 2007 and still has to bend to see the traffic lights. I always say I need an SUV but I WILL simply no SUV. The MX5 looks quite small, smaller than the 3rd one, you think that would be something for me? Did I also s The NC is supposed to be the biggest of all, the ND even smaller, NB can be completely forgotten. If not, an idea what else could be considered? Besides the Mx5 I only know BMW Z3/4, but they are also used quite expensive.

Hello, as a second car I have a Mazda MX-5 NB 1.6. Year 2001 and KM approx. 80.000. For a few weeks I feel it is always more difficult to drive the car in the second gear and couple it in without the car jerking or hopping a bit. That is, it is very difficult to find a point at the coupling and give gas, where the car rolls in liquid without jerking. My observation is that it is easier with a slight climb. he has Mazda workshop checked and since I have relatively little technical know-how and you run the risk of being dragged over the table, I ask carefully what the reasons might be. Fear that there are quite a lot of sources of error for this, but maybe you have a tip on what cost-effective measures you could start with before you venture into the more expensive things. Thank you in advance and greeting, cause’n’effect

Hello together, I’m thinking about adding an Mx5 as a second car. Budget is 4000, max. 5000 euro. I drive 34 km every day back and forth. 90% highway, but here max. 120-130 provided I find a well preserved in the segment, can I use it, if appropriate maintenance of course, as a daily all-rounder ? Winter festival should be yes. or is a longer-term use with the age (14-16 years) rather not to be expected ? I tend rather to 1.8, verbr However, I think that the 1.6 would be better in terms of technology and also in terms of maintenance.

Hello, I’m just reading all the topics and purchase advice, but would like to make a request in advance. My little one will be 18 next month and I promised her a car. I had bought a 323F BG myself as a student and then driven it for 22 years (a great car). The MX-5 was unfortunately too expensive at that time, he also came out fresh. Well, now it’s too late and with this purchase it would be at least certain that Paps would like to get around the car of the little T ochter will take care 😉 The budget is 5k. I really like the NB best and there should be something for the money. So if someone has something, someone knows, etc: MX-5 NB FL black (or dark), ideally with hardtop, climate, leather would be nice running performance is not so important to me, rather a well-kept condition. Traceable history, made sills and stainless longitudinal beams. Am a friend of firsthand cars with original purchase documents. Many greetings mbmt

Moin… I was about to move my time of ignition to 14 degrees… did any of you have any experience with it?

Hello, I’ll call again with a problem of my MX5 He has now run 126tkm and stood outside for 15 years without being moved! After I changed the petrol pump he ran! Now the problem is that he chokes down at 2200 revolutions… Is like in the limiter only that he does this already at 2200rpm. In the tank I pumped the old fuel up to 1 l on the ground and then refilled 5l fuel. What could that be? Air quantity meters I renewed. s Clutch pedal easy play so that you can release the clutch completely in 3 gears at 2000 rpm with fixed brake. After pumping a few times, the game has become less. Is the rear fork or a bearing possibly fixed? Would fat help? Thank you Mfg.