Man. Trans clutch ignition safety switch problem
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Burning Brakes
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From: laingsburg MI
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Man. Trans clutch ignition safety switch problem
Greeting, to start my car is getting fussy. I have to turn the wheel slightly left or right, after the clutch pedal is held on the floor, to crank the motor. If I don’t turn the wheel, the starter won’t engage. Problem in the steering column or the “lock out” switch. I haven’t had success at accessing the switch yet, probably have to remove the driver’s seat...
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Burning Brakes
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From: laingsburg MI
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The key turns fully. I can hold the key in the start position, clutch predal to the floor and nothing happens- till I turn the steering wheel slightly. This has gotten fairly consistent over the last week or so.
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Tilt Wheel?
I think I'd check the switch down on the column first since it's ever so slightly easier to get at
There is an adjustment procedure for the switch, yours might be just slightly out
M
I think I'd check the switch down on the column first since it's ever so slightly easier to get at
There is an adjustment procedure for the switch, yours might be just slightly out
M
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Check this thread and link in the thread to Jims' paper
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...djustment.html
The adjustment is really just sliding the switch on it's slotted screw holes away from the steering wheel a little but read through the paper.
I'm trying to think if you can test this somehow without taking anything apart but I don't think there's anyway to get at that rod on top of the column..
Does it matter what position the tilt is in when you turn the key?
M
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...djustment.html
The adjustment is really just sliding the switch on it's slotted screw holes away from the steering wheel a little but read through the paper.
I'm trying to think if you can test this somehow without taking anything apart but I don't think there's anyway to get at that rod on top of the column..
Does it matter what position the tilt is in when you turn the key?
M
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Burning Brakes
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From: laingsburg MI
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Positioning the tilt column to the lower positions the start switch works perfectly. Tilt up is where the issue begins
Last edited by 73C34me; Jun 14, 2018 at 12:07 AM. Reason: X
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