[Miata] 6200 RPM Cutout

Keith Tanner keith at miata.net
Tue Aug 7 10:55:26 CDT 2007


Just to make it exciting, 1996-97 cars have both :)

Keith

On 8/7/07, Bryan Wyatt <bryanewyatt at yahoo.com> wrote:
> It's worth noting that CAS here refers to the *Cam* Angle Sensor, not the
> Crank Angle Sensor found on OBD-II cars.  Totally different corner of the
> engine ;-)
>
> -Bryan
>
>
> James Thorusen <entropycat at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> For Ron and the list:
>
> Greetings!
>
> It is almost impossible not to have a 01 code (ignition pulse) if you
> also have a 03 code (G signal or CAS pulse) since the first is derived from
> the second. If this problem always occurs at the same RPM, then it is most
> probably the crank angle sensor (CAS).
>
> See if you can borrow one from someone to try out before spending the
> money. Incidentally, I had some similar problems in one of my '90's that
> turned out to be bad connectors in the wiring harness. Try wiggling the
> CAS and coil pack connectors and wiring while the engine is running to see
> if the problem appears. If it does, then I have a couple of fixes you
> might try. If not, you will probably have to bite the bullet and replace
> the CAS.... or just mentally move your redline to 6000 RPM and save some
> wear and tear on your engine. ;^)
>
> Regards,
> Jim T.
> entropycat at verizon.net
> '74 914
> '90 Miata (x3)
>
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