Mazda MX5 (1989 - 1998) - 1990 - heater matrix

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Tue 3 Feb 2009 20:34
1990 - heater matrix - Co Down
Hi folks, need some help. I have a 1990 MX5. The heater isn't quite as good as it was. Is it likely to be the matrix, if so, how difficult to fit and is it worth taking a chance on one from a breakers or better to buy new? ps company called MX5 Parts wants £200 for one which seems steep.
pps this car is the most reliable i have ever owned. I've had six mercedes and in the past few years the quality is just dreadful. The cars included an M-Class and an S-Class. Everything that could go wrong, did.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 03/02/2009 at 21:10

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Tue 3 Feb 2009 21:56
1990 - heater matrix - martint123
I've found mx5 parts prices to be fairly reasonable and even genuine Mazda parts they carry are cheaper than from my local dealer. Their speed of deliver is outstanding.

I suspect the heater matrix would be a pig of a job as the whole car looks build round it.

Hmmm.... just a mo.....

The US miata forum is full of info and here's some for not enough heat.
forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=304086&highlig...x

Looks like the air control flaps are a common problem rather than the matrix itself.

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Tue 3 Feb 2009 22:13
1990 - heater matrix - Co Down
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Tue 3 Feb 2009 22:13
1990 - heater matrix - Pugugly
Guess so.
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Wed 4 Feb 2009 10:43
1990 - heater matrix - martint123
Guess so.


Give us a hint?
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