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. > > > ------------------------------ > > *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? :-) > > -- > "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - > Mario Andretti > > > > > -- > "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - > Mario Andretti > ------------------------------ > > Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your > inbox. See > how.<http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2> > > > > > -- > "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - > Mario Andretti > > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > >
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