I've had the best luck with a really small jewler's screwdriver.

Sam

On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:59 PM, Wiseman, Curtis J <
[email protected]> wrote:

>  I’ve used an eyeglass screwdriver from the backside and a paperclip will
> do in a pinch (perhaps even filed down a bit).  I’m sure there’s a
> professional tool too.
>
>
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>
> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:
> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Donni Howell
> *Sent:* Monday, April 12, 2010 4:03 PM
> *To:* Ross Kuhns
> *Cc:* Miata Powerlist
>
> *Subject:* Re: NPC - CEL code 10 diagnostic help?
>
>
>
> Kept meaning to talk to you about this yesterday...never got a chance to
> say much!
>
>
>
> Anybody know if there's a tool or trick to getting the pins outta that
> connector? I'd really like to replace it since it no longer 'clicks-in'.
>
>
>  On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Ross Kuhns <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> I'd be pulling that wiring at the MAF apart to see what things looked
> like...especially if someone else did the install, I  think we've all seen
> some real hack jobs.
>
>
> Ross
>
>
>
>  ------------------------------
>
> From: [email protected]
> Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:20:18 -0400
> Subject: Re: NPC - CEL code 10 diagnostic help?
> To: [email protected]
> CC: [email protected]
>
>
>
> 95 = OBD I  no other numbers in front of it. P0010 is an OBD II code.
>
> The error is Intake temp. sensor *circuit*. Doesn't necessarily mean the
> sensor / MAF itself is bad. Could be a connector, wiring, or other part of
> the system.
>
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Stephanie Turner <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
> My code reader is telling me that a P0010 code, on a Mazda, is for any of
> the following:
>
> ~EGR Valve stuck
>
> ~Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit
>
> ~Fan Switch / Dial
>
> ~Steering Angle Sensor short
>
>
>
> I’d start somewhere other than the MAF. If the MAF was bad, it would be
> quite obvious and the car would run like ick. If the EGR was stuck the car
> would still run ok. Personally, I’d verify the code again then start
> checking wires to the Camshaft sensor and fan switches first. Make sure
> those fans are coming on.
>
>
>
> Are you sure the code is just “10” or are there other numbers in front of
> it? The codes do run in numerical order from P0010 to P3000 (and beyond).
>
>
>
> Stephanie
>
>
>
> BEGi / Bell Engineering
>
> Phone: 830.438.2890
>
> Fax: 830.438.8361
>
> www.bellengineering.net
>
>
>
> Please include all previous correspondence when replying to an e-mail.
>
>
>
> *From:* Donni Howell [mailto:[email protected]]
> *Sent:* Monday, April 12, 2010 12:36 PM
>
>
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Subject:* NPC - CEL code 10 diagnostic help?
>
>
>
>
>
> So I have a fun issue. 95 Miata, Check engine light is on - "code 10". Air
> temp sensor circuit. Car seems to run fine. I swapped out the MAF with the
> one from my 96 and cleared the code....came right back within seconds.
>
>
>
> Car had a JR M45 on it when I bought it and it looks like some of the MAF
> wiring may have been "disturbed" during the install (some non-OEM tape just
> behind the connector). The MAF connector is seated firmly but the little
> clip that secures it was broken off long before this issue.
>
> So first question is, how do I test the wiring (say between MAF connector
> and ECU), just continuity? Any resistances or voltages to check for at the
> connector? Should I maybe try to locate a new connector and splice it, or is
> it possible to get the pins out and re-insert in a good connector?
>
> Other thoughts from the peanut gallery? :-)
>
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> "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -
> Mario Andretti
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