[Spridgets] No LBC - Miata question

[Guy Weller]

I have completely lost track of the symptoms of the "fault" but most
(modern) cars have a hidden and easily forgotten about, safety cut-out.  It
is designed to trip in the case of an accident, cutting out fuel pump and
other electrics. If the unit has been disturbed or knocked it could have
tripped out. You would just need to check the handbook to locate it, and
press the button to re-set.

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Andrew Payne
Sent: 27 January 2009 02:03
To: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Miata question


I don't recall a mention of year, but in my Haynes manual covering
1990-1997, the main fuse (80amp) connects to the negative ground of the
"Main Fuse Box". Then it runs a white wire to the ignition switch and
alternator.  That is all it supplies.  I can send a scan of the diagram, but
there's not much on the circuit.

I did once blow a main fuse my sister's friend's MX-6 while changing her
oil.  My strap wrench shorted a cable while on the filter. There was a
frayed wire coming from the alternator. It burned a hole through the filter
and halfway through the wrench handle.

By the way, she was not impressed.



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 7:13 PM
To: Nory; Kitterer Bob
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Miata question

> but what caused the main fuse to blow?
What's a "main fuse"?  Starters aren't fused.
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