Electrical nightmare on 1990 miata
Electrical nightmare on 1990 miata
Hi,
I had a small accident and since the accident I get no response when I turn the ignition key to start.
I checked the battery and get 11.9 volts at the terminals and 11.65 at the starter.
I hot wired the starter from the main electrical connector to the solenoid and the starter does turn over.
I did check the clutch switch but I get no current to the switch.
I also took the ignition switch out of the steering column lock and checked it for conductivity and it seamed good in all three positions.
I have looked at both the Haines and Chilton manuals and they so no relays in the circuit. But I and thinking their must be one because the the switch for the clutch is about a 16 gauge and the wires coming from the ignition switch is about an 8 gauge. I did take the switch after and cleaned it before testing it also.
As a quick fix I also bypassed the clutch switch. ( I not so stupid to leave the clutch and start in gear!!!)
Oh I doubt this matters but the radio (factory sometimes does want to turn on but if I keep pushing on it eventually does stay on.
I love this car I help my Dad by it from Mazda after it was the long term car and driver test car. It’s number 91 of this first production year.
Yes I did check the fuses already too.
Oh, the accident was very minor no body damage just bent wheels and lower control arms.
Please any ideas........ I and at a loss!!!
Thanks,
Chris
I just can figure out where these two different size wires are connecting.
