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Idle-up speed — power steering, manual transmission (NB2 and Mazdaspeed)

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. Check with steering fully turned. Do not hold at full lock longer than 5 seconds, per the steering-system precaution.

Applies to
  • NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3, 5MT/6MT) — Other years inferred within NB2 non-turbo family from actual 2003/2005 factory evidence.
  • NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO, 6MT) — Actual2005 factory evidence; 2004 inferred within MSM family.
  • 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: “P/S ON* 3 750—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: “P/S ON* 3 750—850 (800 ± 50)”

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