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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 09:21 AM
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I have a 93 Vette, LT1, 6 speed, and once in a while when I turn the the key to the start position, it won't turn over. I never know when this is going to happen, probably once every 20 times I try to start it. I wait a little while and then it will turn over and start. Of course, I have the clutch fully depressed, and wondered if the safety switch to the clutch is faulty, or it's something else.
If anyone has had this problem, and has a fix, or an idea of what the problem might be, and how to fix it, PLEASE let me know how to fix it. Thanks, Jim
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 09:31 AM
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Default Re: HELP, won't turn over (Jim Holbrook)

had same problem for 2 yrs. i took out safety switch and bent the arm just a little to make it work sooner. now its perfect, or you can unplug it and bypass it,, good luck
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 09:36 AM
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Where is the safety switch? Is it under the dash, or under the car?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 09:39 AM
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Default Re: HELP, won't turn over (Jim Holbrook)

get on your back in the drivers seat and follow clutch pedal up. its has a small linkage to the pedal leading up to a metal bulb shaped switch bolted on the firewall about an inch and a half in diameter. its a real pain but it fixes the problem.
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