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car wont start
i went to start my car, it started at first and i was able to back up, but
then i went to put it in drive and it kept going backward. I then put it in first then second but it kept going backwards. Soon it went died. I tried to get a boost off but it would not crank. the battery had plenty of fire in it. whatever gear i put it in it still would be in reverse |
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I presume that you're talking about an automatic transmission?
If so, first I'd check the cable/linkage that connects the shift lever to the transmission. I never owned an automatic miata, so I can't tell you more than that. This could also explain the no-start condition as most slushies won't start unless in park or neutral. |
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"dmiller" > wrote:
>i went to start my car, it started at first and i was able to back up, but >then i went to put it in drive and it kept going backward. I then put it >in first then second but it kept going backwards. Soon it went died. I >tried to get a boost off but it would not crank. the battery had plenty of >fire in it. whatever gear i put it in it still would be in reverse Try http://www.miata.net/garage/stuckreverse.html Leon -- Leon van Dommelen Bozo, the White 96 Sebring Miata .) REMOVE THE "z"s -> www.dommelen.net "EXIT THE INTERSTATES" (Jamie Jensen) |
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That fix is for standard trannies only though, right?
Also, wouldn't a standard still start again, because it only cares if the clutch is depressed, not if the car is in any particular gear? |
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