Idle-up speed — electrical loads, manual transmission (NB2 non-turbo)

750–850 rpm (800 ± 50 rpm)750–850 rpm (800 ± 50 rpm)

Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.

Procedure

Warm engine to normal operating temperature with fully charged battery. Begin with MT in Neutral or AT in P, electrical loads off, and cooling fan stopped. Read RPM PID using factory-compatible diagnostic equipment. Read after the temporary speed drop when loads are first switched on. Turn headlights on, blower above first position, cooling fan running and rear defroster on.

Applies to

NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3, 5MT/6MT) — Other years inferred within NB2 non-turbo family from actual 2003/2005 factory evidence.
Verified in: 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture); 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)

Sources (2)

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2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1
Page Engine Tune-Up, Idle-up Speed Inspection (PDF p. 570) · Printed value & notes
Page Engine Tune-Up, Idle-up Speed Inspection (PDF p. 570)
Printed: “E/L ON* 750—850 (800 ± 50)”
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1
Page Engine Tune-Up, Idle-up Speed Inspection (PDF p. 651) · Printed value & notes
Page Engine Tune-Up, Idle-up Speed Inspection (PDF p. 651)
Printed: “E/L ON* 750—850 (800 ± 50)”

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