My model of MX-5 is: ND 2.0 RF 2017 I’m based near: Nottingham I’m looking for technical help. Hello all, I’m hoping that the internet may be able to point me in the right direction, as currently my MX5 works as a very expensive paperweight. Three weeks ago my window regulator and motor packed in…

I’d be surprised if it isn’t part of your terms for insurance (it is with my policy). From what little I know of the active bonnet system, if it were at fault due to accident damage, I don’t think you’d want to end up footing the bill. Still, hopefully it’s just the low battery been causing strang…

Spoke with the garage, checking CCTV to see if we can find anything. Yep, will get on the phone to them tomorrow then! Cheers

just thought I would let you know what happened when I went to start my car after leaving it for it was actually 23 nights not 21 well it just started straight away not even the slightest hesitation. where does all this garbage come from that I read on here oh you will struggle to start it after lea…

@rebel99 being honest, in the five years I’ve owned this car, I’ve left it for a month on multiple occasions and gone to start it, no issues whatsoever. Maybe pub talk, maybe from earlier models? Who knows.

Update: Nope, not working. Cleared the code, problem immediately returns when you turn the car off, lock it and then go back to start it again. Bonnet light also comes back on, so there is also that issue to deal with at some stage. Checked all the fuses related to the engine and all other circuit…

Might be worth casting an eye over this. Obviously for the US market but maybe relevant. Engine%20will%20not%20start%20RHD%20-%20Engine%20can%20start%20if%20touching%20Push%20Button%20Start%20using%20Backside%20of%20Key.pdf 1078.72 KB

@Roadster_Robbie thank you kindly, will have a look, if corroded, would clearing the code work? Just thinking, as holding the key to the start button changes nothing.

Do you have a copy of the workshop manual that you could share? Cheers

This is the best that I have found. Online manual - MX5 Manual | Mazda MX5 (Mk4) 2015+ :heart:

Help Me Fix My Expensive Paperweight

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Roadster_Robbie 2 March 2024 10:32 56

Might be worth casting an eye over this. Obviously for the US market but maybe relevant.

Engine start button flashing amber

Warning beeps meaning - help please