Is there anyone else having trouble when filling the fuel tank? Mine only lets fuel down the tube at a frustratingly slow pace. I have done some homework and found that in 2000, around 22,000 USA 1998 nb mx-5s had a recall to change the fuel filler non-return valve as it was creating excessively long fuelling times due to the fuel nozzle repeatedly shutting off.
However Mazda NZ is saying there was never a recall in NZ for this model/problem. in fact my question is also WERE THERE MX-5's in NZ in 1999?
I've also learned that the replacement part still exists, but it'll cost well over $125 to get it fixed.
Anyone had any experience with this problem and if so, what was the outcome?
poppy62,
Mar 24, 1:19am
Slow filling isn't only a Mazda MX5 issue there are lots of other vehicles that suffer the same problem. If it is a real issue for you, then the $125.00 fix should eliminate your stress factor.
hazelnut2,
Mar 24, 1:27am
Indeed it should eliminate the stress factor. only that quote was the 'AT LEAST' price. I wouldn't mind if the filling was only slow, but having the nozzle shut off every three seconds is seriously annoying and a known MX-5 1998/1999 NB problem.
Anyone have a cheap fix?
intrade,
Mar 24, 3:05am
push the trigger only half when filling is the cheapest fix its most likely a blocked vent system. you would want to google evap system for this car.
msigg,
Mar 24, 4:15am
Yea hold the nozzle further out and that will sort the problem.
hazelnut2,
Mar 24, 4:17am
At the moment I have to gently squeeze the nozzle trigger and hold it so that petrol only dribbles into the tank!
hazelnut2,
Mar 24, 4:17am
Tried that, didn't help!
hazelnut2,
Mar 24, 4:18am
I'm looking for an MX5 owner who has had this problem and can tell me how they fixed it!
Have you tried filling with the nozzle upside down?
stevo2,
Mar 24, 4:56am
I had a 98 NB MX5 for 14 years and never had that issue. Im a member of the MX5 club and haven't heard anybody else complain about it either
hazelnut2,
Mar 24, 4:58am
Thanks for your feedback. it's much appreciated and makes me start to think now that maybe the valve only needs checking and that the problem could possibly just be a simple fix. Or not! lol I'll roll up me sleeves when my fuel level drops sufficiently.
hazelnut2,
Mar 24, 4:59am
Thanks for the link. There doesn't seem to be a forum - it's more for the social side.
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