[Miata] 2001 won't start

[C D Patterson - Shaw]

Wonder if the after market kill switch is on the clutch cut out switch 
and engaging somehow when clutch depressed, thus cutting power? just a 
thought..

>
>  Sam Sharp with quill in hand, penned :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 
> <mailto: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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<= C D Patterson Langford, Vancouver Island, BC. Canada =>