Miata Mailing List: September 1996, Message #0124
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   From: Jim Masterson 

Subject: Re: Engine cutout at 2500 RPM

   Date: Sun, 1 Sep 1996 21:26:26 -0500



Ken Christensen wrote:

> 

> I have a '90 with a Sebring supercharger and MSD.  Yesterday I cleaned the

> engine taking great care to cover the exposed air filter.  Today I start the

> car and it runs and idles okay, but when the engine gets to 2500 RPM, the

> engine dies. The engine recovers as soon as the RPM drops below 2500. I

> removed the air filter and it is dry.  I pulled the plug wires and they are

> dry.  Also checked electrical connections and they seem okay.  Does anyone

> have any ideas on what else I should check for?  Any suggestions whould be

> appreciated.



Get a can of air and unhook and blow out all the electrical connectors.

I have had this happe twice to me once when I cleaned the engine and

once when Jiffy lube overfilled the windshield washer fluid.  The first

time it was at the dealer for 10 days while they tried to figure it

out.  The second time I pulled the car over and started unpluging and

shaking out connectors. I doubt it makes a difference but I also have a

sebing on a '90.  Good Luck



Jim Masterson















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