clutch switch question
Team Owner
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From: Kannapolis NC
Hi Alan-Yes, I have the usual trigger remote starter, with two leads.
I tried doing exactly as you described (one lead on the large solenoid battery terminal, the other on the smaller solenoid terminal).
However, the remote starter would not function. Hence, my inquiry regarding bypassing the clutch safety switch.
Any thoughts on how to do this?
Thank you, again.
I tried doing exactly as you described (one lead on the large solenoid battery terminal, the other on the smaller solenoid terminal).
However, the remote starter would not function. Hence, my inquiry regarding bypassing the clutch safety switch.
Any thoughts on how to do this?
Thank you, again.
Racer
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From: carpentersville ill.
In the close to 40 years I've driven sticks, neither I or anyone I would even consider allowing drive my cars have ever had a 'mistake'.
You depress the clutch anytime you start the car or you ensure the trans in in neural before hitting the key- It's second nature and instinctive, like closing the door or putting on your seat belt.
How do you folks tune your stick cars while working under the hood?
I just reach in and turn the key....
I guess it all comes down to your personal comfort level.
Most cars I drove as a kid had no clutch safety switches anyway.
And I don't wear a helmet to ride my bicycle either..
You depress the clutch anytime you start the car or you ensure the trans in in neural before hitting the key- It's second nature and instinctive, like closing the door or putting on your seat belt.
How do you folks tune your stick cars while working under the hood?
I just reach in and turn the key....
I guess it all comes down to your personal comfort level.
Most cars I drove as a kid had no clutch safety switches anyway.
And I don't wear a helmet to ride my bicycle either..
Drifting
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From: Chardon Ohio
And there is no way you can get your hand or arm up in there after the pedals are in. Oh well. Just remember to push the clutch in when starting.
Burning Brakes
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If you can't get your hand up there with the pedals installed, how am I going to bypass this switch?
Thanks
Safety Car
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From: BC
Safety Car
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From: BC
Has anyone figured out an easy way (or the best way) to change that switch? It's pretty easy to get at to bypass or jumper the connector but actually changing the switch is a different story. The hardest part looks to be the rod with the tiny clips. Can it be done by unbolting the steering column, lowering it to the seat and reaching in or does the left dash panel have to come out?
Last edited by CanadaGrant; Nov 6, 2015 at 01:39 PM.
Le Mans Master
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Does this "safety swtch" prevent the starter from turning over the engine? Or just keep it from getting spark? It would seem to prevent the starter from turning over so that the vehicle does not move..... but I don't really know??
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This thread is from 2015--
The safety switch is in the circuit with the starter "S" terminal. If the clutch is not depressed or the car is not in park or neutral the starter won't crank the engine.
The safety switch is in the circuit with the starter "S" terminal. If the clutch is not depressed or the car is not in park or neutral the starter won't crank the engine.