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Ultramaroon 11-30-2016 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaSPUR (Post 2806170)
Any tips?

Remove the pedal cluster to get to it? I'm guessing until I get home tonight.

PandaSPUR 11-30-2016 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 2806346)
Remove the pedal cluster to get to it? I'm guessing until I get home tonight.

I hope its not that complicated...

Ultramaroon 11-30-2016 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaSPUR (Post 2806368)
I hope its not that complicated...

The RHD guys all have to do it to remove the clutch assist spring. It's not horrible but working on anything under there is a PITA.

PandaSPUR 11-30-2016 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 2806425)
The RHD guys all have to do it to remove the clutch assist spring. It's not horrible but working on anything under there is a PITA.

Damn :|

Well I really do need to remove all that just to swap the switch, I'll just find a day to leave it at the dealer lol. Pain in the ass.

Grabbed a bottle of 91% isopropyl spray, gonna try spraying the switch while hitting it with my finger, see if I can fix it by just cleaning it.

Ultramaroon 11-30-2016 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaSPUR (Post 2806454)
Damn :|

Well I really do need to remove all that just to swap the switch, I'll just find a day to leave it at the dealer lol. Pain in the ass.

Grabbed a bottle of 91% isopropyl spray, gonna try spraying the switch while hitting it with my finger, see if I can fix it by just cleaning it.

Like I said, I'm guessing based on memory. I'll verify when I get home tonight.

PandaSPUR 11-30-2016 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 2806456)
Like I said, I'm guessing based on memory. I'll verify when I get home tonight.

Whoops, typo, meant to say "IF" I really need to do all that. But thanks :D

Ultramaroon 11-30-2016 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaSPUR (Post 2806500)
Whoops, typo, meant to say "IF" I really need to do all that. But thanks :D

:D Doh!

As I suspected. The manual instructs removal of the pedal assembly. Are there any tricks? Hmmm... :popcorn:

Maybe you can just remove the kick panel to gain access to the connector. Then, using a paper clip or short piece of wire, jumper the contacts. If you can start it then it's the switch. If not then there's no need to mess with it. The problem lies elsewhere.

Da Brz 12-01-2016 09:31 AM

This was happening to me and this forum brought up the fact that having your key fob close to your cell phone can cause this.


I now keep my keys in a different pocket and I haven't had this issue since.

PandaSPUR 12-01-2016 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 2806569)
:D Doh!

As I suspected. The manual instructs removal of the pedal assembly. Are there any tricks? Hmmm... :popcorn:

Maybe you can just remove the kick panel to gain access to the connector. Then, using a paper clip or short piece of wire, jumper the contacts. If you can start it then it's the switch. If not then there's no need to mess with it. The problem lies elsewhere.

T_T Pretty positive its the switch. Gonna give the isopropyl alcohol spray a try, see if I can just clean the switch. If not, its going to the dealer.

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Originally Posted by Da Brz (Post 2806723)
This was happening to me and this forum brought up the fact that having your key fob close to your cell phone can cause this.


I now keep my keys in a different pocket and I haven't had this issue since.

My key is always in my right pocket with just my wallet, cellphone is either in left pocket or on its car mount (to the left of steering wheel). I've also watch valets have issues with starting my car, so I'm also positive its the switch.

I have seen some valets open and close my door though, thinking thats the issue. But I don't think so? :|

Scrappydoo 12-02-2016 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 2771983)
I had to do it once at a ritzy hotel. It was truly painful. After chastising him for slamming the door shut (I demonstrated by pushing it closed with one finger) he let me keep it in the staging area.



My wife does that with the door. Does my fecking head in.


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