[Miata] 2001 won't start

[Sam Sharp]

It's either fuel or spark.  The first step is to figure out which one you
don't have.  When my '92 did this it was a broken timing belt, but since
yours tries to start, this isn't your problem.   You can easily test for
spark by squirting some starting fluid in the intake.  If it fires,
concentrate on the fuel.  If not, concentrate on the spark.  If you just
gassed up, it could be water in the tank.  Use gas drier (not gas treatment)
to get rid of this.  This is where I would start.

Sam


On 7/3/07, Jay Minnich <jayminnich at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> While on the freeway in rush hour when I push the clutch  I lose
> power and the battery lite comes  on. I release clutch in a gear
> power returned-ok. Could not keep it up so stopped at side of road,
> car would crank but not start. Jump start did not help.
>
> At garage they indicated it may be crankshaft sensor replaced but it
> tries to fire but won't stay started. I also replaced the battery
> since it was 6 yrs old. The old battery was charging
>
> There is an aftermarket kill switch but it is de-activated.
>
> any idea what may be wrong?
>
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