Found it ($100 later). Bad ignition switch would allow momentary current to
solenoid and drop out indicating good circuit. Now, need new ignition
switch. Thanks for the advice.
"Joachim Feise" > wrote in message
...
> Lanny Chambers wrote on 8/30/2004 22:03:
>
> > In article >,
> > "rjobrad" > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Driving me nuts. Followed enthusiast manual. Got a click when trying to
> >>start, so remove starter. Removed and replaced with new and it still
clicks.
> >>Clutch interlock is ok. Battery fully charged. Starts when pushed. Went
from
> >>starting to not in my garage with no symptom. 91 'C'. Can anyone give me
any
> >>ideas.
> >
> >
> > Clean the battery terminals? Clean the chassis grounds?
> >
>
> I have experienced something similar with my '99. I sometimes have to
repeatedly
> turn the key and/or engage and disengage the clutch.
> The people in my Miata club had a lot of suggestions:
> - battery and battery terminals
> - neutral safety switch
> - ignition switch
> - fly wheel
> - starter solenoid
>
> Next time this happens, I am going to go down the list...
>
> -Joe