Miata ND MX-5 mk4 Drain Filter Cleaning

Removing and cleaning the convertible drain filters on my Miata MX-5 ND. I remove and reinstall the filters (on both sides) first the hard way, and then using an easier method starting around minute 6:44
Clearing Miata ND Convertible Drains
• Clearing Clogged MX-5 ...
*TIP: One of my viewers used a dental pick to pull out the tab...Thank Julio!
**Third TIP from another viewer: Thanks naibafabdulkobor
Have the top fully up and shut (!) but the door open.
Stand right beneath the car, looking forward, pass your right arm between seat and top. Move your hand forward (towards the seat) and to the left as much as possible.
You will be able to easily feel the foam gasket/seal around the actual filter box/basket. You can also feel the foam attached to the little handle that can be seen in the video.
Next, gently push on top of the basket while pulling the handle towards the inside of the car. It is not even necessary to apply the pressure to the little plastic hook that's behind the handle. Just push anywhere. This will be enough to release the hook and pull out the filter.
In the very same way you can easily reach the foam filter, remove it and put it back in.
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  • @jz0h4d
    @jz0h4d3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for both videos! I needed the help. My dealer charges 160$ for this and doesn’t even do a good job.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's exactly what inspired me to make these videos. That is ridiculous to be charged for what should be a regular maintenance item with an oil change. Since making these videos I have cleaned out the baskets and washed the filters on a regular basis. My drains have not clogged since.

  • @marmac567

    @marmac567

    2 ай бұрын

    Shame you didn't show where the press to release the basket while you had it out

  • @lakaiyak
    @lakaiyak5 жыл бұрын

    Of course the best math teacher ever drives the best sports car ever :')

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are too kind, thanks for the compliment and continued support. I never thought I would enjoy driving a 4 cylinder so much!

  • @nunyabidniz2868

    @nunyabidniz2868

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Miata is a roadster, not a sports car. RX-7, RX-8: those were sports cars... ;-)

  • @FilixYerrrr

    @FilixYerrrr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nunyabidniz2868 Confidently Incorrect. Google Sports car and tell me what image they use.

  • @NielsBohr107
    @NielsBohr1075 жыл бұрын

    I’m not even in math this semester but I always love to watch the best math teacher I’ve never had! 😅 That’s one great car, must be a blast to cruise around in!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will be forever grateful KZread allows me to share my passion for teaching beyond the four walls of my classroom. That Miata is so much fun, and inexpensive to run:)

  • @chrisvernon-parry6882
    @chrisvernon-parry68828 ай бұрын

    This is really clear and helpful. Many thanks for publishing this, it helped me no end in clearing the drains from debris from a nearby silver birch tree.

  • @RobotPlaysGames
    @RobotPlaysGames Жыл бұрын

    Your tip for accessing the drain saved me! Thank you!

  • @willsowerbutts
    @willsowerbutts4 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant! Thank you for showing how the interior can be taken apart to access these drain filters. I would not have had the confidence to try it without seeing it done first. Thank you so much!

  • @ariabakhtiar7998
    @ariabakhtiar79985 жыл бұрын

    Hello sir, you helped me so much through my senior year and I really wanted to thank you for your efforts. I hope you can create more videos. You make math much more fun.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome Aria and thank you for watching and supporting! I hope to have some spare time next school year to start making videos again...I had a very rigorous (but amazing:) schedule this year teaching IB for the first time:( Please be sure to sub in case you need any of my 600plus videos after high school...BAM!!!

  • @camdcam
    @camdcam4 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful video. Especially from the 2nd half where you pull the plastic panels off. Worked exactly as explained and very quick and easy to do. I’ll be adding this to a quarterly maintenance routine. Cheers.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good idea...and Thanks for watching and I'm happy to hear that it worked for you just like I explained:)

  • @FlydreamMedia
    @FlydreamMedia3 жыл бұрын

    I came here to learn to clear my drain and found all these wonderful comments from your students. Thank you for teaching these kids and making such an impression

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    3 жыл бұрын

    And THANK YOU for taking the time to read them , the kind words and thank me...also for subbing! I hope you got your drain cleared too...lol I've been teaching for 25 years and still love it, although this year was a bit challenging I hope to soon have time again to make some new videos! I have another 5 years till I can retire and would like to continue to keep growing this channel till then as well.

  • @StevenSummon
    @StevenSummon4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic this is exactly what's happening to our 2019 red convertible. Could not understand it we thought one of the seals had gone. My girlfriend has only done 3500 in the car and its only a year old. Mazda should take note and give us some tips thats this could happen. The Mazda garage told us it could take 2 to 3 days for them to figure out the fault, ridiculous! Thanks again keep up the good work 👍

  • @Salehalanazi-7
    @Salehalanazi-75 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you doing well sir!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you:) This was just a tough, though very rewarding school year. I am not bored with KZread, just over worked at the moment.

  • @THE______TRUTH
    @THE______TRUTH5 жыл бұрын

    Its been years since ive taken calculus. I still recommend your channel to new undergrads. I have mad respect for good teachers like you because I struggled terribly in school. Stay awesome Mr. Tarrou😁

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the continued support!!! It's nice to know that even though you don't need my help that you are still sharing...if my subscribers were all like you I'd have a million of them by now...BAM!!!

  • @kenster865
    @kenster8653 жыл бұрын

    I just bought one of these, a 2020 100th Anniversary Soft-top model. I was not aware that water would drain in this manner with the soft top... yikes! Ah, you love a challenge! I would just have the dealership do this clean-out. Shame on yours for not discussing this issue with you when you took it in for service over the past 3 years. I would call them out on it and let them know in no uncertain terms that you are not amused. I live in SoCal and keep my new baby under a decent car cover that "should" keep much if not all of any rain water out of my Miata. I'll know soon as today is Dec 28, 2020 and we're having a fairly serious rainstorm that included hail. Not typical around here at all! I never drive my sporty cars (I also have a 2017 Chev Camaro SS) in the rain.... they might melt! 😜 Thank you for a very informative video! Happy New Year!

  • @davidhalsall948
    @davidhalsall94811 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video and explanation. I did it on my car - taking off the trim - and it worked beautifully. Many thanks

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @andrewbarton-willson495
    @andrewbarton-willson495 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos. As a result of viewing them and reading the comments I was able to complete these tasks and learn a lot in the process. 1. The hole behind the seat belt may be covered by a centre pull stud (same as those that hold the plastic panels on) 2. The one- ended trombone can be fished or fiddled down the hole but there are a couple of obstructions that make it hard to get it all through 3. Prising off the large circular stud (one of two low down in the panel behind the seat) allows access to an oval cover labelled out with an arrow pointing to the side of the car. On the other side is a catch which can be released with a short flat bladed screwdriver slid in horizontally along the axis of the ‘out arrow’ from the inboard side of the cover. 4. Reach in behind the cover and prise the white plastic tube off the vertical surface (there is one small lug held in a notch which holds the tube in place). Once the tube was held vertically I found I could fiddle the trombone cleaner right down and out through the sidewall. UPDATE: The passenger side is slightly different. The white flexible tube - that runs right down to the outfall on the vertical surface tucked in just in front of the rear wheel - terminates in an orange section (on the driver’s side it is white all through) which I found to be clipped in very firmly and I didn’t want to break it. Fortunately with a lot of fiddling I got the trombone cleaner to go all the way through and then I could pull it through easily from below). Having done this once on both sides of the car - and found no obstructions or detritus- I plan to check the filter cage and sponge regularly but use the trombone cleaner less frequently so long as the water flows through to the ground.

  • @iDrive512
    @iDrive5125 жыл бұрын

    Whaaat. Been watching your videos for a while and picked up a 2019 just a couple weeks ago. This video made me way happier than it should have. Now let's get it some forced induction, BAM!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are going to love your Miata. I never thought I could have so much fun driving a 4 cylinder. I don't know if I will ever do forced induction, though I did put a muffler on it to make it sound like a race car:) kzread.info/dash/bejne/hWqblKSAmZirgqw.html

  • @horizonbrave1533
    @horizonbrave15335 жыл бұрын

    Bam! Wow, I don't know why but I LOVE that you posted this! After having been watching and rewatching your math videos over the last few months, you've become like my friendly neighbor! And I love the Miata in white! You need to do more like these, sort of random "house keeping" videos so you can impart not only your math wisdom, but your life skills wisdom as well! Also as an aside, I drie a Jeep Wrangler, and have a custom top, and I had a very similar problem. AFter it would rain, the passenger side and rear trunk would be soaked! I'd have to pull up the carpet and pull the drain plug to let the rain water out, and them sop up the water with towels every single time...I had to replace and re install the top, but finally I nailed it and now it's dry as bone after every rain!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to have great neighbors like you! I am going adjust the red pinstripe on the side of my car soon. Maybe I can try to make a video about how to lay down a tape pinstripe?! I have not played around with that since a kid, but added it to be a "power cord" for magnetic Christmas lights. After taking off the lights I liked the pinstripe. We got our first hard rain after cleaning the filters and later realizing I needed to unplug the drain tube, and the car was dry. Yeah!!! You should do a video on installing the top:) I had two people with convertibles tell me they just drilled a hole in the floor board as a last resort...lol

  • @paulfernandez1210
    @paulfernandez12105 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the very informative video as always :)

  • @larryh9525
    @larryh95252 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! On a couple of occasions, I've found a swimming pool in the driver's side footwell and for the life of me couldn't figure out where the water was coming from. While I'm not sure the debris was the cause of the issue (as I didn't find all that much), your video was excellent. In less than 20 minutes I was able to disassemble and clean both sides. It's my suspicion that the drainage system in the ND can't handle a high volume of water and when a cloud dumps an inch of rain in less than an hour what doesn't drain ends up inside the car. As opposed to chasing this, I'll just get a car cover for the nights we're expecting heaving rain. Many thank for taking the time to make and post the video.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you still find a puddle you may want to watch my other video I linked in the description. My drain was clogged as well.

  • @aaronrogerson2139
    @aaronrogerson21393 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the reminder. These should be checked annually. I find it easy to get the baskets out by just reaching around, but yiu have a great alternative.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes they should...and not be a $160 dealer charge like one of my viewers said he paid!

  • @Toyeah
    @Toyeah5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the video! It solves one of the biggest mystery I have as a ND owner :)

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome. I felt the same as you, and when my car started collecting water I had no choice but to do more research. The quote from a local dealer was crazy 💵💰

  • @carsonfoy1546
    @carsonfoy15465 жыл бұрын

    A mathematician and car enthusiast?? We have a winner ladies and gents!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    BAM!!!...and if I had more free time I also used to love photography, especially cars and nature...7 more years till I can retire and have time for that again:)

  • @fluf9941
    @fluf99415 жыл бұрын

    Hey I found your Channel after driving home from the Gibbs show! Glad to sub, and keep up the good work!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    THANKS for the sub and support...good to know the ad on the back is doing it's job:) Please share with everyone if you find it helpful...BAM!!!

  • @bryanhayes1432
    @bryanhayes1432 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, just done mine and it’s easy with your help!!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy I could help!

  • @vincentl5363
    @vincentl5363 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I would never have known about this without this video.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome...since I had to figure it out on my own I felt it was my duty to share it with the world...lol ...since mazda didn't offer any help:(

  • @user-um6yq5dt1j
    @user-um6yq5dt1j5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you are back Mr.ProfRobBob

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have never worked so hard through a school year, and I have never had so much fun:) This was my first year teaching in our school's International Baccalaureate program. The lady that retired taught the higher level math option, so I am teaching two classes I have never taught before at a harder level than anything I have ever taught. New videos will be coming.

  • @jonathanrouse
    @jonathanrouse4 жыл бұрын

    We had an 08 and currently have a 16 and always check the filters every 6 months nowadays to make sure a new filter is added in! The same problem happened to our 08... we actually had to buy a trombone cleaner online to clean the filters and if you look in the comment section of the amazon trombone cleaners you might see a lot of miata owners on there talking about how it cleaned their car filters for them LOL.

  • @lefty1024
    @lefty1024 Жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you for making it as I too have an ND and had no idea this can and will be an issue

  • @chrisgrant4048
    @chrisgrant40482 жыл бұрын

    Don’t have to move the seat, don’t have to move the top, don’t have to touch a panel. If you are doing it on the driver side (left side), face towards the car and snake your right arm into the opening and feel your way down the inside wall of the car. You’ll feel the little clip on the cup and right below it the foam padded pull tab. Push the clip, pull the tab and out it comes. Can have both sides of the car done start to finish in 5 minutes, 10 if you have to walk inside to use a sink. This is the easiest maintenance for a drain filter ever. Thank you for the video though. Without this, I was struggling to find the basket. I thought it was in the flat horizontal section inboard of where it actually is.

  • 2 ай бұрын

    I'm grabbing my keys and going out to try, and I'll either curse you or praise you when I get back.

  • 2 ай бұрын

    I am back and I did curse you haha. My arm, sadly, while thin enough, is missing a joint or two, and a few fingers growing out of my wrist, to be able to do this without pulling the plastic trim pieces. Thankfully it takes nearly no time to do so. I have come to the conclusion that either this car was garage kept and/or the previous owner was absolutely anal about cleaning out the filter.

  • @Brockthedog315
    @Brockthedog31519 күн бұрын

    After owning an nc1 with soft top and bad drainage design, it’s hard to believe it looks even worse in the ND. I now have an Nc2 with a greatly improved design and a hard top. It is a pan area with a screen so nothing can get into the hole and plug things up. The drain tube sits directly above this pan. Never had a problem since. Just look every so often to make sure no big leaves are covering the screen.

  • @jz0h4d
    @jz0h4d4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this. It’s easy when you know how.

  • @lukha225
    @lukha2253 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled upon your channel and really enjoyed it. 👍👏 Very informative! Mine I park in a garage. So this won't be a problem. But my biggest problem after my purchase is that big cars tend to cut me off, come over my lane or even come out right in front of my nose 😡. It takes away the joy of driving it because I constantly have to be in defensive mode. So, I don't drive it as much anymore. 😭

  • @jayant9151
    @jayant91515 жыл бұрын

    Wow, U are in such good shape like 6 years before

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    BAM!!!

  • @tylers.4481
    @tylers.44815 жыл бұрын

    You have an awesome car Mr. Tarrou!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you:)

  • @fogsmog9325
    @fogsmog93255 жыл бұрын

    Your my favorite knowledge man

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and your kind words:)

  • @Sophie11121
    @Sophie111213 жыл бұрын

    A very helpful video -- thanks!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    3 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome...glad it helped:)

  • @nats50
    @nats503 жыл бұрын

    No wonder he looks familiar! I own the RF one, but I've gathered it also has this issue of cleaning or draining the back innards from time to time, especially after constant rain.

  • @alycat5719
    @alycat57195 жыл бұрын

    We love you!!!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love my subscribers too♥️ I got an awesome, but very difficult, new schedule of classes to teach this year. There has been no time for making new math lessons. Many will be coming this summer!

  • @thomasharper1751
    @thomasharper17513 күн бұрын

    Great video, now i know how to do it myself. Thanks!!

  • @Flo430
    @Flo4305 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @muhammadaun5396
    @muhammadaun53965 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sir, Keep posting videos love math bc of u and physics bc of Walter lectures. ... O man u still got the same ring that's precious like u .Love u and Walters a lot. I am so much willing to meet u .

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, liking and supporting...we appreciate your support! I'm not familiar with Walters for physics...what is his channel name? I have a lot of students asking for physics help but I never took it in college. Please like, sub and share this channel with everyone...BAM!!!

  • @muhammadaun5396

    @muhammadaun5396

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@profrobbob The name of his channel is ( Lectures by Walter Lewin. They will make you ♥ Physics. ) Btw feeling excited by a reply from a mentor in math subject . I can't stop liking you and your Amazon wife. (Gr8 Combo 😂) God Bless u and all of us. (BAM...) For u Amazon wife ❤️ > Car .(That's seems like an Prof Bob Equation . Is it not?

  • @waleedbinalim
    @waleedbinalim5 жыл бұрын

    It's been so long... Wow !

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have never worked so hard through a school year, and I have never had so much fun:) This was my first year teaching in our school's International Baccalaureate program. The lady that retired taught the higher level math option, so I am teaching two classes I have never taught before at a harder level than anything I have ever taught. New videos will be coming.

  • @barneygermany530
    @barneygermany5303 жыл бұрын

    Good instruction👍 What do you think about a litle vacuum Cleaner with tube from the top!?🤔 Greetings from Germany

  • @willburrito9710
    @willburrito9710 Жыл бұрын

    It was frustrating at first to get the basket out, but if you just press the tab then grab the middle flange on top covered in black soonge and simply pull inwards, it comes right out. No hassle. Lots of crud in the basket and beige sponge. I used a small turkey baster filled with water to confirm a clean opening to the bottom of the car before I reassembled it.

  • @user-kv8vy4fy4h
    @user-kv8vy4fy4h4 жыл бұрын

    thank you very much, was looking for the filters location

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome...I had two look online to find it!

  • @josephbasha1926
    @josephbasha19265 жыл бұрын

    BAM!! YOU'RE STILL PRETTY😍

  • @michaelfishkin5189
    @michaelfishkin51894 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the review. Good info to know.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome :)

  • @occast6255
    @occast62556 күн бұрын

    Thanks a lot, was very easy!

  • @matthewcortez3033
    @matthewcortez30335 жыл бұрын

    it’s THE Prof Rob Bob !!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    BAM! haha

  • @clamdad
    @clamdad Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for such a helpful video. Our 2017 Lusso, just started collecting water during this past weekends storm. I will be using your video to fix the problem. I noticed in many "Fixing Clogs" postings, the wet carpet and padding never seems to be addressed. Is there any concern about mold occurring after mopping up 2+ inches of water out of the passenger seat compartment? Thanks again

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    10 ай бұрын

    In the summer heat with black interior, I have found the water evaporates with the top down in the Sun.

  • @broti
    @broti5 жыл бұрын

    great vid, thank you!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @adn.schrod
    @adn.schrod4 жыл бұрын

    Thx for the video the best one I found. but after cleaning it all, right now the car is still getting flooded with all the rain falling ... You said something interesting about a hole that's maybe clogged under the seat belt but I don't really see where it is. All of this is happening only driver's side. Could you help me please!

  • @adriancastaneda1335
    @adriancastaneda13352 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for videos

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome ...cheaper than a trip to the dealer!

  • @weichunglin5201
    @weichunglin5201 Жыл бұрын

    Great information, thanks

  • @ThePlotts
    @ThePlotts Жыл бұрын

    Which roll bar is that? Thanks for the video!

  • @3012401472
    @30124014726 күн бұрын

    To get the filter baskets out you don’t need to take any panels off..just get your arm a little twisted & you can feel where they are. How do I know? I just did it. Recommend you notice the direction in which you’re pulling the basket and separately the foam filter so you know which way to feel them back in. They go in way easier knowing the directions. Thx for the vid though as it gave me the confidence to give it a crack.

  • @rickames846
    @rickames8464 жыл бұрын

    I bought an NA Miata in Florida a few years back; its drain cups were clogged with a dark wet gouk of decaying pollen and road grime.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    4 жыл бұрын

    We have a lot of oak trees where we are so that's understandable...just happy I figured out how to clear it on my own instead of paying the service charge the dealer wanted to try to "figure out" what the problem was!!! Hope you are enjoying the ride:)

  • @nawmean
    @nawmean4 жыл бұрын

    I am looking to purchase my first MX-5/Convertible within the next few weeks here but have been reading horror stories of rust buildup due to clogged drains. I noticed you had quite a buildup in the basket with leafs/twigs/dirt, do you park your car outdoors? How often do you clean out the drain pipes?

  • @francisgabriel372
    @francisgabriel3724 жыл бұрын

    you should make more tutorial videos on the MX5 man!

  • @whiskyguzzler982
    @whiskyguzzler9828 ай бұрын

    There are times I want to like something 10x and this was one of them. My car parks pointing uphill, so my trunk was full of water. Since I live in the Seattle area, we get pine needles and endless rain. I tapped out both filters and washed out the sponges. Put them back in and now I am hoping for the rain!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    8 ай бұрын

    I have a video showing how I managed to unclog the drains too. One of my drains clogged twice in 7 years. If your drains are clear, the water will flow fairly quickly out under the car when you pour water down the rear quarter if the roof when up.

  • @whiskyguzzler982

    @whiskyguzzler982

    8 ай бұрын

    @@profrobbob Mine clogged in about a year, but I live in a town called Lake Forest Park and they take the FOREST part seriously. The pine needles are brutal on those drains.

  • @kiwivda
    @kiwivda Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @matthewsantiago2827
    @matthewsantiago28274 жыл бұрын

    Came for stats got the info, now I'm enjoying non-math videos lol super cool Miata would love to own one as like a project/weekend car. How does it shift and how is the wear on your clutch. My neighbor has a red Miata and we live near DC so it's all stop and go traffic but I swear he is always replacing his clutch.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome shifting and I love driving mine...it only has 19,000 miles on it and showing no signs of clutch problems to date:) Thanks for checking out one of my other interests too...BAM!!!

  • @ianbird8617
    @ianbird86174 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid cheers any advice for cleaning drain pipe past the sponge I've tied a trombone cleaner but the canñot get it past 10 inches cheers

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    4 жыл бұрын

    The only access hole I could use is a very small hole at the end of the horizontal portion of the plastic drain which ends, NOT CONVENIENTLY, under the rolled up seatbelt. I fished down a medium stiff craft wire my wife had which thankfully cleared my clogged drain. I have seen videos of people using pipe cleaners in older Miatas that would never fit through the hole I found.

  • @RJMarkey

    @RJMarkey

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@profrobbob why can't i find that very small cleanout hole?

  • @dusanskulavik1878
    @dusanskulavik18785 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid, I will check my drains,too. Please what Recaro seat covers have you got in your ND?

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have the stock cloth seats that are in the Club model. They are not Recaro seats. Thanks for watching.

  • @baktitsonnas6717
    @baktitsonnas67175 жыл бұрын

    love u sir from sambalpur india

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks from Florida...please share the love and this channel with everyone:D

  • @jamesdecambra8154
    @jamesdecambra81543 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2017 hard top, moisture on windows, water collecting in the trunk - hoping this is the fix! Thanks!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out this forum page, forum.miata.net/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=150 The hard top drains are not exactly the same. I know for instant there are no filters.

  • @julioblanco
    @julioblanco5 жыл бұрын

    On my 124 Spider I use a dental pick from Harbor Freight to grab the tab and push it down

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks @Julio Blanco I added your tip to the description!

  • @joeyspemce1436
    @joeyspemce14364 жыл бұрын

    Thanks just bought a fiata and needed to know where there at.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help. Hope you have years of fun times in your Fiata!

  • @maxshelton2479
    @maxshelton24793 жыл бұрын

    thanks vince gilligan

  • @marmac567
    @marmac5672 ай бұрын

    You think it might guide you in this in the owner manual, I just bought a brand new Kizuna and it doesn't mention this in the maintenance section 🤔

  • @businessmanph
    @businessmanph5 жыл бұрын

    i just checked the driver side. nothing was in the filter/sponge. was a pita to put back.

  • @maxpayne6243
    @maxpayne6243 Жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy I could learn and share :D

  • @richardbarrett7544
    @richardbarrett75443 жыл бұрын

    Rob. Would that not get done at each routine service by the garage?

  • @chumadoshi6987
    @chumadoshi69875 жыл бұрын

    Hey, it's ChrisFix here 😀

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome channel, thanks for the tip:)

  • @nunyabidniz2868
    @nunyabidniz28684 жыл бұрын

    How much noise can you live with? I'd take it for a spin w/o either the foam [noise baffle] or the plastic basket [leaf filter; it's only purpose is to keep the big stuff from totally clogging the foam noise baffle] in place to see just how badly the NVH is impacted. If you can live with the added noise [I'm old & already somewhat hard of hearing] then it's probably easier to just leave all that stuff out & use the shop air-hose to blow out the channel every wash...

  • @kebongski
    @kebongski3 жыл бұрын

    how come your drain filters have become so clogged? do you use this as your daily driver year round? maybe park it outside all the time?

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    3 жыл бұрын

    The answers are yes, and yes.

  • @camhd1200
    @camhd12003 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a used ND and would rather not have water soaked carpet. Thank you!

  • @daftvaper3129
    @daftvaper31294 жыл бұрын

    Just done my, 2018 ND2. There are three clips on the ''quarter'' panel, otherwise its the same and I still have all my fingers! RESULT!!!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the finger save:)

  • @RJMarkey
    @RJMarkey3 жыл бұрын

    Is there any pic video or diagram that shows where the tiny cleanout hole under the seat belt actually is? I can't see it or find it. I can confirm my drain is completely clogged below the filter. Tested with water, overflows immediately.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ray Markey On my 2016 the access hole is just BELOW the rolled up seat belt...try unrolling it completely to get a better view! Hope this helps:)

  • @RJMarkey

    @RJMarkey

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@profrobbob there was one of those push plugs in that hole. I popped it out and used some moderately firm crafting wire to clean it out. It didn't feel like anything happened and I didn't see anything push out the bottom - but I ran water through the channel and sure enough it drained out what appeared to be three holes underneath... mission accomplished!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RJMarkey That is awesome! Glad to hear your persistence paid off. I can't imagine why they would cover that hole other than keeping car owners from doing their own service.. I have since cleaned my filter baskets and sponge filters on a regular basis and have not had the drains clog again.

  • @dlewisjohnson
    @dlewisjohnson3 жыл бұрын

    would this cause the floorpan on the passenger side to get wet? It seems that I have water dripping from under the dash and wonder if its a clogged ac drain line or maybe this

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    3 жыл бұрын

    The conduit carry in the water from the side of the car to the drain is just a collection of pieces of plastic. If the drain is plugged the water backs up and seeps out of the connections of the plastic of the conduit. If the water is coming from underneath the dash it is not from your convertible drains. But more than likely it's coming from behind your seats into the floor pan.

  • @gillardbulst5153
    @gillardbulst51535 жыл бұрын

    Damn that facial hair lookin fine sir

  • @frouchitude1916

    @frouchitude1916

    5 жыл бұрын

    He is 15? 60? We don't know. . .

  • @saulw.adelman4865
    @saulw.adelman48653 жыл бұрын

    Been there. Take out the panel behind the seat. You can get right to it.

  • @ialastairi115
    @ialastairi1152 ай бұрын

    What about the rf? Is it the same process?

  • @esedess
    @esedess7 ай бұрын

    Does the RF get the same issue?

  • @praneshbalasubramaniam8749
    @praneshbalasubramaniam87495 жыл бұрын

    please make more car videos as well!!

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    There are sooo many good car reviewers out there. I will make a few how to videos here and there. You can count on a lot more math videos in the future though, a benefit of teaching two new math classes this year.

  • @praneshbalasubramaniam8749

    @praneshbalasubramaniam8749

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@profrobbob yayyy!

  • @f.d.6667
    @f.d.66673 жыл бұрын

    2 years later... I know! You might want to invest in a shop vac that's capable of handling liquids and 3D print a dedicated nozzle to get ALL the crud out (depending on the plastic you are using, you could put heat shrink tubing around the end, so not to scratch the plastic)... also, vacuuming out the water from the carpet will prevent mold and weird smells...

  • @guattodaddo
    @guattodaddo2 жыл бұрын

    Seeing water under the floor’s carpet is freaking scary! Further proof that you don’t want to leave your miata outside

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    2 жыл бұрын

    Scary YES but since I figured out how to clear this problem it's never been wet since! Mine has been outside for 6 years in the Florida heat and still looks great :)

  • @guattodaddo

    @guattodaddo

    2 жыл бұрын

    You sure solved the problem! But I'd still be very very unease leaving a miata outside in a wet/rainy environment 😱

  • @wiltonjayguitap1921
    @wiltonjayguitap19215 жыл бұрын

    Idol

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Steeeezie
    @Steeeezie Жыл бұрын

    So I currently have this issue. My wiring harness was flooded. 6 inches of water somehow. Cost me $3k after insurance to get a new wiring harness and a bunch of other electronics. Car was in the shop for 40 days because of it. Now I have the car and after a day the rear windshield is already fogging up partially. I have a 2017 ND RF, and I don’t have a basket like that. Probably why it’s clogged so bad lol. Insurance didn’t cover getting the clog out, only the repair, so I’m trying like crazy to fix it

  • @Steeeezie

    @Steeeezie

    Жыл бұрын

    Update: I seemed to have fixed the issue! There are two water drain pipes on either side of the RF roof that drain water through the car from the windshield. The water drain pipe on the passenger side was disconnected, so instead of draining water through the car, it just brought it into the car lol. Now I just have to drain any excess water that may be in the floorboard and keep an eye on it. Before this, I could hear water pooling into the car somewhere during an automatic car wash. Now that I’ve reconnected it I shouldn’t have that issue anymore! I just wish I figured this out before the car got completely flooded out and fried

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    Жыл бұрын

    OMG. I feel horrible for you and your flooding issues. That sucks. I still have my car and love it, but the drainage system could use some big improvements.

  • @johntechwriter
    @johntechwriter4 жыл бұрын

    Right after I get the roll cage fitted and do the gonzo pin striping, I’ll get to work on those pesky filters. Yeah! As if!

  • @alanwong8307
    @alanwong83075 жыл бұрын

    Is this an issue if you don't park under a tree (but instead in a garage)? What kind of other debris make it's way into the filters?

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you park your car in a garage, I doubt you will ever have any trouble. But, anything that falls into the base of the cloth top will eventually flow into the drains.

  • @alanwong8307

    @alanwong8307

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@profrobbob Thank you for posting this video and answering my question.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@alanwong8307 thanks for watching and your appreciation!

  • @matthewschmidt8441
    @matthewschmidt84415 жыл бұрын

    Third!

  • @opmike343
    @opmike3432 жыл бұрын

    While you have it out, I think I'd douse the sponges and other parts in mold/mildew inhibitor.

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is not a bad idea! Thank you for watching and the good suggestion.

  • @ChrisHornberger
    @ChrisHornberger2 жыл бұрын

    I assume the NC is similar enough. Also, you look like Dominic Cooper (actor).

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    2 жыл бұрын

    From what I have seen on KZread the NC’s are easier, especially clearing out the drains. Check out some other videos, but thank you for watching mine😄

  • @drumtwo4seven
    @drumtwo4seven3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh55644 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍

  • @danielcaponera5771
    @danielcaponera57712 жыл бұрын

    Whoever decided to design the position for that filter should get jail time

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL...at least not have a paid position that allows that type of design to be built!!!

  • @hellaacapella
    @hellaacapella Жыл бұрын

    Is this a problem in the RF models as well or just the canvas top??

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    Жыл бұрын

    It is my understanding that the hard top does not have filters on the drains. But it is still possible for those drains to become clogged.

  • @williamcarpenter9452
    @williamcarpenter94525 жыл бұрын

    Are there drain boxes on right and left sides

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @TheGeraldpenangzaii
    @TheGeraldpenangzaii2 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t install roll bar and the plastic trim is blocking the access. How do you remove the plastic trim?

  • @profrobbob

    @profrobbob

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't remember having to remove any plastic trim....sorry.