Miata Mailing List: September 1999, Message #391

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It is most likely your ignition switch.  You probably have a lot of keys on your
keyring.  Start using just a single key and see what happens.  Wiggle the key in the
switch when something doesn't work and see what happens.

gus.scaiano@scotiabank.com wrote:

> I have a Red 1990, which is very prone to all of those 1990 "foibles" (like the
> radio not working on warm days, cat rattles, etc.).
>
> Anyway, occassionally (a couple of times a week) on start-up, none of the
> electrical stuff seems to work, such as the fan, wipers, etc.  Usually, shutting
> the ignition off and restarting solves the problem.
>
> IIRC, there is a relay or something that switches power to all that stuff off on
> start-up so that the battery current is available for the starter motor.  Is it
> possible that said relay is sticking?  If so, where is it, and is it easy to
> replace?
>
> If anyone can help, please respond to my home e-mail, scaiano@interhop.net.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Gus
>
> PS - my 8 week old daughter seems to like the Miata - she took her first
> top-down ride at the age of 4 days.

--
Larry Alster

1991 "White Knight" CSP #99
1992 "Silver Bullet" EM #17   BEGI Stage IV+
1992 "Honey Bee"


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