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    Mazda MX-5 2002 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2002 Mazda MX-5? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2002 Mazda MX-5 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2002 Mazda MX-5 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Used Mazda MX-5 review: 1989-2014
    By Ewan Kennedy · 3 December 2014
    Ewan Kennedy road tests and reviews the used 1989-2014 Mazda MX-5.
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    Used Mazda MX-5 review: 1990-2012
    By Ewan Kennedy · 16 November 2012
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    Car radio in MX5
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 21 October 2010

    Current analog radios won't work without some sort of interface. Pioneer make one called the Pure Highway that is mounted on the windscreen and receives the digital signal and puts out an analog signal.

    Used Mazda MX5 review: 2002
    By Graham Smith · 28 January 2009
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    Used Mazda MX5 review: 1998-2005
    By Graham Smith · 28 January 2009
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    Used Mazda MX-5 review: 2000-2003
    By Graham Smith · 17 February 2006
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    Performance poser
    Answered by Graham Smith · 16 June 2005

    I CAN'T give you an absolute answer without knowing what the maker of this chip has done and how much testing backs up his claims. In general, car companies tread a careful line and use fairly conservative settings. They reason that they have to cover all bases and make the car stand up under all sorts of driving situations. An aftermarket company doesn't usually worry about these things, and will often take settings to the limit to achieve power and torque gains. You may not experience any problems by fitting the chip, but you are taking a gamble by doing so. Before fitting a new chip ask the manufacturer for evidence of his claims, his warranty if things go wrong, and for the names of other owners who have fitted the chip.

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