Turns Over but Won't Start

Christopher Muto · 2009-05-05T07:01:13+00:00

Hi all,Drove my *automatic* '95 for an hour to a store, parked it, went shopping for an hour, came out, and the Miata would not start.It happily cranks but does not start. Noticed that the 'hold' light on the dash blinks continuously (this is an automatic) and believe that it is trying to tell me something. Have seen the hold light lit when turning the key to start the car but never saw it blink before. There is no mention of an error code for a blinking 'hold' light, neither online or in Rod's manual. I get the impression that there may be some failed relay that is restricting spark, perhaps 'thinking' that the car is not in Park. I moved the shifter about rigorously, exercised the hold button, giggled the key in the solid feeling ignition, but no joy. Any idea what it might likely be? There is some talk about a EMI (?) relay, and a 'main' relay that can go bad unexpectantly and have the symptom of cranking without starting. If that sounds like the likely cause can someone please tell me where this relay is located (in fuse box under hood, or under dash) and what the part number is? Or if you have some other idea what the problem might be I would greatly appreciate your advice.Thanks in advance for your thoughts or suggestions.Regards,

May 05, 2009 27 Replies

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XS11E 17 years ago

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Lanny Chambers 17 years ago

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Carbon 17 years ago

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XS11E 17 years ago

Browse right in, it's around the back.

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peter 17 years ago

ok, thats enough! i'll tell arlo

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peter 17 years ago

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XS11E 17 years ago

Can't, he's riding on the City of New Orleans....

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peter 17 years ago

isnt he a pilot...didn't he fly into Los Angeles with a couple of "keys" stop it :)

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