NA issue: pop-ups like to do their own thing...

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CombatCarl
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NA issue: pop-ups like to do their own thing...

Postby CombatCarl » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:00 pm

So I've lived with this issue for a while now by just hitting the pop-up button under the hazards when I want to use my lights, but if I just turn my headlights on without using that button, they will occasionally spaz out on me - closing themselves and turning off etc. ... not even at the same time! (sometimes it'll wink) - kinda dangerous.

I assume it is an electrical/contact problem within the indicator stalk but I just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this or can recommend where to look?

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Re: NA issue: pop-ups like to do their own thing...

Postby Magpie » Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:08 pm

Do you have a multi meter and can you read electrical schematics?

http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=299812#p299812

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Re: NA issue: pop-ups like to do their own thing...

Postby speed » Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:36 am

Suspect combination switch. You could try wiggling it to see if you get/lose connection. Let us know how you go. :)
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Cus
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Re: NA issue: pop-ups like to do their own thing...

Postby Cus » Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:22 pm

Those links are dead now Magpie :(

Do you happen to have a copy saved for "the greater good"? :D

Check the back of the plug for the diode mod (http://www.miata.net/garage/flash.html), it might be loose (it makes the lights pop up when you flash highbeam)


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