Miata Mailing List: September 1996, Message #0172
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   From: dlralt@miata.net

Subject: Re: Engine cutout at 2500 RPM

   Date: Mon, 2 Sep 1996 19:58:34 -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.

Simple one. You've got water in the throttle position switch. It's

telling the computer your foot is off the gas and activating the

deceleration fuel shut-off.



bill 

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