Mazda MX5 (1989 - 1998) - 92 1.6 bad idling and cutting out

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Thu 14 Jan 2010 21:09
92 1.6 bad idling and cutting out - PhilipEunos
Previously very reliable 92 Eunos has just started to idle poorly and occassionally cut out without warning. AA said it was the Idler Air Control first time and then the mixture second time. Any ideas? Phil
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Fri 15 Jan 2010 00:35
92 1.6 bad idling and cutting out - WorkshopTech
Hard to say without the benefit of inspecting it.
Idle air control valves do fail on these and poor idle/cut is a symptom. Be warned they are staggeringly expensive from dealer (like £700+ !!) did one late last year and fitted a s/hand one I got for £45, owner very grateful. Check out one of the MX5 forums for leads on cheaper replacement parts.
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