What causes the engine to stall after running 5 - 10 minutes?

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Engine starts fine but sputters and quits after 5 - 10 minutes running time. After resting a couple minutes it starts up again fine but quits again. The car sat in storage for 6 months and has 31000 miles on it. Fuel stabilizer was added before storage.

crescent in Bonita Springs FL

Nov 17, 2012

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crescent in Bonita Springs FL

Nov 17, 2012

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goodguyon Nov 17, 2012

have ti scan tested for codes it could be a bad distributor

crescenton Nov 19, 2012

Does a Mazda 2003 Miata actually have a distributor? Is it an expensive item?

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your.mechanicon Nov 18, 2012

most likely a bad distributor...

ziptie12on Nov 20, 2012

.............no............never mind.

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ziptie12on Nov 18, 2012

After it stalls and won't re-start til it cools,DO YOU HAVE SPARK- even though it's not starting? If so , monitor fuel pressure while running and watch what happens when it stalls.IF no spark- diagnose as suggested in #s 1&2. ..........IF you find a distributor on it - then someone stole the coil packs- recommend finding new storage facility.

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RepairPal Certified shops can diagnose and repair your 2003 Mazda Miata. They provide transparent pricing with a minimum 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty on repairs and services.

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goodguyon Nov 17, 2012

have ti scan tested for codes it could be a bad distributor

crescenton Nov 19, 2012

Does a Mazda 2003 Miata actually have a distributor? Is it an expensive item?

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your.mechanicon Nov 18, 2012

most likely a bad distributor...

ziptie12on Nov 20, 2012

.............no............never mind.

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ziptie12on Nov 18, 2012

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