[Miata] 2001 won't start

[Larry Alster]

Odd symptom for a neutral switch.  It usually causes the car to stumble and 
stall at idle not while your shifting.


Larry

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Zander" <rzander01 at comcast.net>
To: "Miata (E-mail)" <miata at realbig.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Miata] 2001 won't start


> 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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