Need tips on swapping the clutch start switch

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Wow! And then it's programmed to keep cranking until either RPM goes above threshold value, or until it times out. No in-between.

I really don't like that. I guess if I was forced to use that circuit, I'd move the clutch interlock to another position on the dash so I'd have to use both hands to crank. ...maybe.

Ultramaroon - back in the day -


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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Ultramaroon - back in the day -

Um, no. Unless you enjoy sprained wrists, pull up.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Um, no. Unless you enjoy sprained wrists, pull up.

Easy for you to say, you were big and heavy; I was small and light, I had to jump off a 5 gallon bucket onto the crank handle ..


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[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by Coop

Because the brake fluid doesn't compress and air does. Pretty much when I pushed my clutch all the way in it would actually not be separating the clutch from the fly wheel all the way, just partially. And I think there is a sensor in the actual clutch that can tell if it is separated or not.

I don't think theres a sensor in the clutch itself o_O

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

That’s what I think because if you depress the clutch and push, you immediately crank. In order to get to ACC and ON, you need to not depress the pedal (all which is info passed to the ECU via the switch)

This is true. Realized this the other day too, kind of a PITA. I'd have to make my own little toggle switch if I ever wanted to get into ACC mode again.

Anyway, drove my car around today and had no issues starting it. The valets at my garage also havent complained about having issues starting it either, its a freaking mystery. Gonna be driving around some more tomorrow.

[BlOody_BoOger]

I just had this problem, its an easy fix but it'll be uncomfortable. If you look underneath where your clutch is. At the very top where the clutch pivots there is a small pin switch. When you step on the clutch, a little metal plate presses down on the switch and the car cranks up. I was able to turn on the car just by pressing on that pin with my finger w/out touching the clutch. Its hard to see and you need to crawl on your back. The sensor is mounted to a flat plate that has two 14mm bolts on each side, i just took a small 14mm wrench and loosend it up a but, which moved the sensor out a bit. So now when I step on the clutch that little pin gets fully pressed and starts every time now. Sorry I couldn't get a better picture.

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[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Wow! And then it's programmed to keep cranking until either RPM goes above threshold value, or until it times out. No in-between.

I really don't like that. I guess if I was forced to use that circuit, I'd move the clutch interlock to another position on the dash so I'd have to use both hands to crank. ...maybe.

But you can keep it cranking forever too by keeping the button pressed

[Beachin86]

I think this thread is going to save me a lot of future frustration! I've had this intermittent starting issue and ruled out the battery, starter, fuses, and an incorrectly-diagnosed wheel lock preventing the car from starting. I intuitively suspected there was some kind of electrical mechanism with the clutch preventing the car from starting. Ordering this now! Hopefully it's not too much of a pain to swap out.

[RocknTommy]

Just completed mine. Tip, tighten till there is about 4 or 5 threads showing where the nut is by the switch. That video did really help especially the tip of using pliers to hold the switch when wrenching.

[enderw88]

Originally Posted by RocknTommy

Just completed mine. Tip, tighten till there is about 4 or 5 threads showing where the nut is by the switch. That video did really help especially the tip of using pliers to hold the switch when wrenching.

Thanks for pointing to that video. I have exactly those symptoms.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Bumping this thread since I was just experiencing this issue. Only thing I was able to do atm was wipe down the two plungers on the switches, and it seems to have solved the issue.

I will be ordering a new clutch start switch tho.

[BlOody_BoOger]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Bumping this thread since I was just experiencing this issue. Only thing I was able to do atm was wipe down the two plungers on the switches, and it seems to have solved the issue.

I will be ordering a new clutch start switch tho.

Save the money just wrap the part that makes contact with the switch with some electrical tape thick enough to make better contact when you have the foot on the clutch that fixed mine.

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by BlOody_BoOger

Save the money just wrap the part that makes contact with the switch with some electrical tape thick enough to make better contact when you have the foot on the clutch that fixed mine.

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Is that the issue? I assumed that debris collected on the plunger to the point where it doesn't go in correctly or enough.

[BlOody_BoOger]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Is that the issue? I assumed that debris collected on the plunger to the point where it doesn't go in correctly or enough.

Atleast for me it was, lol for some time I used it as a kill switch haha only cuz I was able to reach the switch from a seating position so I would hop in the car reach down hold the switch(car in neutral) and start it up.

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