[Miata] 2001 won't start

[Ron Zander]

Are you saying that the car was running fine if the clutch was not  
pressed but would die only when you pressed the clutch in?? If so, it  
sounds like the neutral switch on the clutch pedal.


On Jul 3, 2007, at 7:58 PM, Jay Minnich 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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