Mazda 2006 MX-5 Service Highlights page 120

STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION [MT]
Construction
• The starter interlock switch mechanism prevents vehicle surge when the engine is started, enhancing the
safety. The engine cannot be started unless the clutch is depressed.
• The mechanism is provided with a starter interlock switch on the circuit between the ignition switch and the
starter.
STARTER
INTERLOCK
SWITCH
Operation
• Depressing the clutch pedal presses the starter interlock switch rod. At this time, the starter interlock switch is
on, and the power circuit to starter closes. Accordingly, the starter operates only when the clutch is depressed
whereby the engine can be started.
STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH
INTERNAL CIRCUIT
CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED: ON
b
a
b
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STARTING SYSTEM
ROD
CLUTCH
PEDAL
a
STARTER
INTERLOCK
SWITCH
CLUTCH PEDAL
TOP VIEW
OPERATING
DIRECTION
ON OFF
SIDE VIEW
ROD
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