So I noticed that little rod thingy sitting on top of the engine had the wire cut. I looked it up in the FSM and its called an "Inhibitor", What does this do? and is it important

 

It stops things from happening. It's probably important, I'd guess.

Ray

 

hmm this does not help me any

 

Pic?.....better description,location?

 

If your car isn't inhibited then it might streak at the homecoming game, or start dancing on the tables at the bar...

If you can find it in the '85 FSM and point out a page number, someone can probably tell you what it does. Your description right now is a little too vague.

 

^^^bingo. i've heard of this beast but i can't remember its location and i'm not sure, but i think its called an "inhibitor switch"

 

I wasn't inhibited and I never streaked or danced on tables....

Wait... I did too...

 

Look at the thing on top of the engine.
Page 50:11 and 50:25 in this FSM

http://www.wankel.net/~krwright/files/manuals/1985_RX7_FSM/85RX7(50)Wiring_Diagrams.pdf

 

This is driving me crazy, Im going to inhibit my middle finger if I don't get an answer. lol

 

Wiring diagram A-1, it's for the tranny. Diagram F shows it tied in with the reverse switch. 85 FSM.

 

Perhaps I should check and see if my reverse lights work?