MX-5 Miata L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC (1992)
Three-Way Catalytic Converter: Customer Interest
Catalytic Converter - Rattling Noise
Bulletin No.: 008/93
Issued: 5/15/93
Revised: 6/16/93
Category
F
Applicable Model/s
1990-93 MX-5
Subject:
RATTLING NOISE FROM CATALYST
The revised portion of this bulletin is indicated by an asterisk (*) Please replace the original bulletin with this revised copy.
APPLICABLE MODEL/VINS *
MX-5 VINS
1990 Vehicles with a VIN of JM1NA****L0100001 through JM1NA****L0999999
1991 - Vehicles with a VIN of JM1NA****M0200001 through JM1NA****M0999999
1992 - Vehicles with a VIN of JM1NA****N0300001 through JM1NA****N0999999
1993 - Vehicles with a VIN of JM1NA****P0400001 through JM1NA****P0416222
DESCRIPTION
A rattling noise may be heard from under the vehicle. This may be caused by a loose catalyst insulator. Follow the repair procedures in this bulletin to
correct this condition.
REPAIR PROCEDURES
1.
Lift the crimped edge of the insulator with a chisel.
NOTE:
Do not raise the entire edge of the insulator at one time. Work in sections (complete steps 1 through 3 of this procedure for each section).
