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Anyone got a code reader for an NB Miata? I got a pesky check engine light and fuel smell in the cabin. Wondering if it's emissions related or failing coil time.
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John W8
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I have one of those cheap obd2 dongles to use with the torque app if that helps. Reads codes on the VW pretty good (insert VW jokes here)Josh Bassett
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The local auto parts stores (that you say you swore complete hatred for) read these for free.Nick StoneComment
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They are dead to me! They'd probably read the code and tell me I need new blinker fluid or muffler bearings.Originally posted by nickvagner View PostJohn W8
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It doesn't matter what they tell you as long as you get the code. That's what teh googlez are forOriginally posted by JohnW8 View Post
Rod H
Bringing a knife to a gun fight.Comment
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I have one of those cheap OBDII Bluetooth readers as well. I think it worked on the NB I had.Delanie Calhoun
'90 Spec Miata
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I've got a handheld code reader and one of the dongles as well. Sub-$20 dongle and the OBD Fusion app works just as well as the actual reader. It can also pull some live data about the car and display it as gauges. So that's pretty handy.Comment
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This.Originally posted by rodhx View PostIt doesn't matter what they tell you as long as you get the code. That's what teh googlez are forNick StoneComment
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Unless its a BMW...Originally posted by rodhx View PostIt doesn't matter what they tell you as long as you get the code. That's what teh googlez are forJeremiah Hodgins
99 BMW M3
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you.Comment
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Well, Delanie hooked me up, literally. I have the usual Miata codes. Bad cat, rear o2 sensor and EGR. The EGR was cleaned and a replacement Catalytic converter and o2 sensors are on the way. Hopefully this will do the trick. I'm trying to drive a clean car for daily duty. Trying.John W8
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Was it the infamous EGR code that apparently all 99s throw at some point? I never did completely exorcise that demon. Rerouting a particular vacuum line helped but nothing kept it away for good. The good news was that it didn't seem to affect the car at all other than an annoying light in the instrument cluster.Rod H
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I read that bit about rerouting a vacuum line on miata.net. I don't understand that. My EGR is electronic. No vacuum lines attached.
My green 2000 had the same issue. EGR, O2 sensors, cat and failing coils. I have a set of Toyota coils to plug in but I'd need to add an aftermarket ECU to adjust the dwell. I'm not there on this car. I just want a nice clean daily.John W8
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You sure this wasn't a topic to have a reunion with everyone talking again?Originally posted by JohnW8 View Post
Jeremiah Hodgins
99 BMW M3
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you.Comment
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It couldn't hurt. I mean, we have a website, we ought to at least use it once in a while.Originally posted by J2870 View PostYou sure this wasn't a topic to have a reunion with everyone talking again?John W8
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