MAZDA MIATA

1990 MAZDA MIATA
118,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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FLMORTRUST
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1990 MAZDA MIATA LOSES POWER AFTER IT HEATS UP - ANY IDEAS?
Aug 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the ignition coil and also the exhaust system for restriction-catalytic converter could be clogged
Aug 12, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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STRAILER
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By loosing power do you mean the car shuts off, or the engine looses horse power?
Aug 12, 2011 at 8:50 AM
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FLMORTRUST
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car loses power as it heats up but doesnt shut off
Aug 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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STRAILER
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I think Raz might be right, it sounds like a cat converter. Please go to this leak for more info.

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

please let us know what you find.

Aug 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM
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