1990-1997 Mazda Miata speedometer removal.

This video explains how to remove the gauge cluster/ speedometer on a first generation Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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[@absolutecarpetcare6696]

Brother you are an absolute genius and lifesaver I just pulled this out at night with the first try because of your excellent tutorial bless you I'm so tickled right now I cannot believe that I just got this damn thing out thank you so much! I wish I could attach pictures I'm so tickled it's literally 9:30 at night in San Diego and I just scored a win!!

[@MiataMan]

Glad I could help 👍 Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@thomasglover3834]

Can we just all agree this video is a tutorial masterpiece ffs 🤩

[@turtlexd2384]

Thank you so much for the tutorial, you just saved me like 7hrs and possibly a lot of money. Thanks for the vid

[@norbiesison9257]

It always amazes me that manufacturers don't provide enough slack in the wiring harness and the mechanical speedo cable to allow it to be pulled out just a little bit more for large fingers/hands to reach in to release the locking tabs easily.

[@Beardchanics]

Great video, need to take ours out soon, glad watch this first so I know about the speedometer cable!

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

WHAT are all the "blank" BULB Holes for ??? The empty sockets etc ... what happens if you FILL them to keep MOISTURE & DIRT out of the CLUSTER ? 1993 "NA" MIATA COOP ...

[@MiataMan]

Usually, the empty bulb holes are for extra options that were available in different countries or at different trim levels. I haven’t heard of dust being an issue, but it wouldn’t hurt to cover up the extra holes.

[@xBubbles26]

i was careful and pulled straight out but i broke my clips on the gauge hood :(( mine was cracked anyways though so it’s ok. i got the cluster out no problem. have to change my whole ignition out so your videos are super helpful for me. i have to get a puller to get my steering wheel off though :(

[@MiataMan]

You should be able to wiggle the steering wheel off without a puller 👍

[@johnmurraycompton569]

Saved my bacon this morning! Thanks!

[@AlexVega-l6q]

Hey please please reply so I pulled it out and broke it would I need to replace everything

[@otrkevo2624]

The switches you have next to the steering wheel are beautiful. Where did you get them???

[@otrkevo2624]

Min 2:30

[@MiataMan]

They were in the car when it arrived. From what I could tell, they were simple aftermarket toggle switches.

[@otrkevo2624]

@@MiataMan I’ll keep searching thanks your the best

[@M4DP3Y]

Hi, I have a 1990 Mazda MX5 and it doesn't show me the antifreeze temperature on the instrument panel, does anyone know what it could be due to?

[@MiataMan]

At the back of the cylinder head, there is a sensor that sends the signal to the gauge. Part number TS198T “coolant temp sending switch”. It has a spade style connector on it.

[@thetruthserum2816]

Cool, now I can switch to red lamps in the cluster...

[@jonathanleach3914]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@angel1967cougar]

A Miata I’m looking at has a wobble or dance in the speedometer. It’ll go up and feels accurate in the center but it’s not stable. Do you possibly think that a cleaning/regressing of that port would be a solution or does it sound like a possible bigger problem? Note: haven’t bought the Miata yet, I’m just researching to get an idea of what I’m getting into if I do.

[@MiataMan]

It’s likely a bad speedo cable. With that said, always start with the simplest fix and go from there.

[@ryancarpenter3437]

You gotta tell us where you got those gauges, they're insanely cool

[@someonenamedbrian8448]

Where did you get those gauges

[@myagarcia4431]

Yeah those clips 100% broke for me🤣🤣

[@Litez_Ghost]

Any tips on how to get the hood off for the first time i’m struggling here

[@MiataMan]

Remove the clam shell that goes over the steering column. Take out the two screws at the bottom of the cluster hood. Pull the cluster hood straight towards you. Try not to tilt it. The clips break off very easily and have endured many years of heat and sun. Good luck.

[@Litez_Ghost]

@@MiataMan I got it off about 5 minutes after i wrote the comment lol. i didn’t break any clips luckily and was able to replace all my lights