20 Most Recent 2005 Mazda MX-5 1.9 Questions & Answers

Carefully prise out the plastic gear lever surround and unscrew the 2 screws which are exposed at the bottom of the centre console. Then carefully prise out the console fascia - this will remove the radio surround (perhaps easier to remove the stereo first) and also the cigarette lighter / light level adjuster / heated seat switch cluster. Now it's just a case of unclipping the plugs and pushing the switch unit through from the back.After removing the switch unit, you'll see 4 plastic bulb holders on the underside - 2 for the switch backlights and 2 for the 'on' lights. These turn 1/4 and can be removed.Apparently these bulbs are pretty expensive to buy from Mazda, and I have been unable to get a part number to source them elsewhere, but they certainly can be replaced.

the seat belt has a spring and can become twisted and not completely go back in on its self you need to pull the seat belt all the way out, and slowly let it back in it should reseat its self make sure there is no twist overs while it goes back in.

Yes at a certain rpm it would open and go into the higher lobes of the cam. Google search "how does variable valve timing work"

Hoops, classic sign of blown head gasket between pots. check to see if there is oil residue floating on top of your water in Radiator and also smell it if it smells of exhaust type of smell then that's a sure sign, do you keep having to top up rad if so sorry it's the head gasket. Good luck.

check your atf ..try to have your transmission oil replace and filter.

You do know you need gas, right?

dealer issue. See service advisor.

Improve the FixYa experience for everyone by voting. I want you to let me know if the solution(s) suggested were of any value. Constructive criticism is welcomed.Hi,I'm Ben and hopefully, I can provide some meaningful assistance.I will rule out a defective fuse or relay since the other windows are working properly. That leaves the following possibilities:

1. Check the wiring that winds its way through the door channel. Repair any cracks or breaks.
2. Rubber shrinks when it gets warm (that's not a mistype) and can seize a window in a death grip.
3. Worn rubber and fabric in the window channel can fray and create a binding effect.
4. A malfunctioning regulator (the mechanical device that raises and lowers the window).
5. A defective motor is the last possibility.

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