1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Tests W/O Codes) Section 44 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - 2.0L A/T) Section 45 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - 2.5L) Section 46 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 47 (Vacuum Diagrams) Section 48 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 49 (Vacuum Diagrams) Section 50 (Wiring Diagrams - 2.3L) Section 51 (Wiring Diagrams - 2.5L) Section 52 (Vacuum Diagrams - 2.3L) Section 53 (Vacuum Diagrams - 2.5L) Section 54 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 55 (Vacuum Diagrams) Section 56 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 57 (Vacuum Diagrams) Section 58 (Wiring Diagrams - 2.0L) Section 59 (Wiring Diagrams - 2.5L) Section 60 (Vacuum Diagrams - 2.0L) Section 61 (Vacuum Diagrams - 2.5L) Section 62 (Wiring Diagrams - 1.5L) Section 63 (Wiring Diagrams - 1.8L) Section 64 (Vacuum Diagrams - 1.5L) Section 65 (Vacuum Diagrams - 1.8L) Section 66 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 67 (Vacuum Diagrams) Section 68 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 69 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing) Section 70 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing) Section 71 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing - 2.3L) Section 72 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing - 2.5L) Section 73 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing) Section 74 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing) Section 75 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing - 2.0L) Section 76 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing - 2.5L) Section 77 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing - SOHC 1.5L) Section 78 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing - DOHC 1.8L) Section 79 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing) Section 80 (Vacuum Diagrams) Section 81 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing) Section 82 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests) Section 83 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests) Section 84 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests - 2.3L) Section 85 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests - 2.5L) Section 86 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests) Section 87 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests) Section 88 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests - 2.0L) Section 89 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests - 2.5L) Section 90 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests - 1.5L) Section 91 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests - 1.8L) Section 92 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests) Section 93 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests) Section 94 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 95 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 96 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts - 2.3L) Section 97 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts - 2.5L) Section 98 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 99 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 100 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts - 2.0L) Section 101 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts - 2.5L) Section 102 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts - 1.5L) Section 103 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts - 1.8L) Section 104 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 105 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 106 (Engine Controls - Remove/Install/Overhaul) Section 107 (Engine Controls - Specifications) Section 108 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes) Section 109 (Engine Controls - Adjustments) Section 110 (Engine Controls - Specifications - 2.3L) Section 111 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - 2.3L) Section 112 (Engine Controls - Adjustments - 2.3L) Section 113 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests - 2.3L) Section 114 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 115 (Vacuum Diagrams) Section 116 (Wiring Diagrams - 2.3L) Section 117 (Vacuum Diagrams - 2.3L) Section 118 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing) Section 119 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage/PID Value Charts) Section 120 (Engine Controls - Tests W/O Codes) Section 121 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing - 2.3L) Section 122 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage/PID Value Charts - 2.3L) Section 123 (Engine Controls - Tests W/O Codes - 2.3L) Section 124 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests) Section 125 (Air Bag Restraint System) Section 126 (Servicing - A/T) Section 127 (Axle Shafts - Front) Section 128 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems - Tribute) Section 129 (Engine Mechanical) Section 130 (Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 131 (Generators & Regulators) Section 132 (Power Rack & Pinion) Section 133 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications) Section 134 (Engine Controls - On-Vehicle Adjustments) Section 135 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation) Section 136 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 137 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes) Section 138 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing) Section 139 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing) Section 140 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage/PID Value Charts) Section 141 (Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts) Section 142 (Vacuum Diagrams) Section 143 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation) Section 144 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 145 (Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 146 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems - HVAC) Section 147 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems - HVAC) Section 148 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems - HVAC) Section 149 (Air Bag Deactivation Procedures) Section 150 (Shift Interlock Systems) Section 151 (Automatic Transaxle - Overhaul [FN4A-El]) Section 152 (Automatic Transmission - Diagnosis) Section 153 (Computer Relearn Procedures - Import) Section 154 (Air Bag Deactivation Procedures) Section 155 (Servicing - A/T) Section 156 (Air Bag System) Section 157 (Air Bag System) Section 158 (Air Bag System) Section 159 (Air Bag System) Section 160 (Engine Controls - Se

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.