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1990 Mazda Miata Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Catalytic converter, Exhaust.
Mileage: 118,000 miles.

Asked on August 12, 2011

MAZDA MIATA

1990 MAZDA MIATA LOSES POWER AFTER IT HEATS UP - ANY IDEAS?
Avatar Asked by flmortrust

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Replied on August 12, 2011

Check and test the ignition coil and also the exhaust system for restriction-catalytic converter could be clogged

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on August 12, 2011

By loosing power do you mean the car shuts off, or the engine looses horse power?

Tiny Answered by 2CarPros Ken
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Replied on August 15, 2011

car loses power as it heats up but doesnt shut off

Tiny Response from flmortrust
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Replied on August 15, 2011

I think Raz might be right, it sounds like a cat converter. Please go to this leak for more info.

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

please let us know what you find.

Tiny Answered by 2CarPros Ken
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