Miata
Technical Service Bulletin
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| Category |
Applicable Model(s) |
Subject |
| Bulletin No. |
011/98 |
| Issued |
08/05/98 |
| Revised |
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| T |
1999 Miata |
Rattling Noise at 3,000 RPM |
Applicable Model(s)/VINS
Vehicles with VINs lower than JM1NB353* X0 116870
Description
A rattling noise is heard coming from underneath the vehicle at 3,000 RPM and is most
noticeable in 1st and 2nd gears. This may be a result of the engine harness clips
vibrating against the power plant frame. Harness bands (tie-wraps) are available to
prevent the clips from vibrating against the frame.
Customers complaining of this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the
following procedure.
Repair Procedure
- Verify customer complaint.
- Lift vehicle on hoist.
- Attach tie-wraps into frame holes and secure engine harness as shown. Cut off excess
tie-wrap.
Note
- Tie-wrap locations are different between manual and automatic transmissions.
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Manual Transmission
- Secure harness with tie-wraps at holes #4 and #6 as shown.
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Automatic Transmission
- Place tie-wraps and secure harness at holes #2 and #4.
|
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- Verify repair.
Parts Information
| Part Number |
Description |
Qty. |
Notes |
| NC10-67-070G |
Engine Harness |
0 |
Manual |
| NC13-7-070H |
Engine Harness |
0 |
Automatic |
| 9970-93-250 |
Harness Band |
2 |
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Warranty Information
Note
- This informatoin applies to verified customer complains on vehicles covered under normal
warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term informaton.
| Warranty Type Code: |
A |
| Customer Comment Code: |
82 |
| Damage Code: |
98 |
| Part No. Of Main Cause |
NC10-67-070F or NC13-67-070F |
| Quantity: |
0 |
| Related Part Number |
9970-93-250 |
| Quantity of Related Part |
2 |
| Operation No./ Labor Hour: |
X025XrX / 0.2 hr.) |
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