Clutch Bypass Switch
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Columbus OH
Clutch Bypass Switch
All,
I'm wondering if there is an easy way to disable the switch so the car can be started without pressing the clutch pedal. On my previous car, there is this one connector that can be disconnected and the car would start w/o pressing the clutch pedal. I don't want to start cutting wires and/or putting jumper wire. Anyone ?
I'm wondering if there is an easy way to disable the switch so the car can be started without pressing the clutch pedal. On my previous car, there is this one connector that can be disconnected and the car would start w/o pressing the clutch pedal. I don't want to start cutting wires and/or putting jumper wire. Anyone ?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Houston Texas
Re: Clutch Bypass Switch (Wah)
Look under the dash and there is a switch that the clutch hits when you depress it all the way down. Disconnect that switch and then make a jumper wire with male terminals on the end and install it in the plug. Then you wont have to press the clutch in anymore to start the car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Richmond Texas
Re: Clutch Bypass Switch (Shylor)
I hate having to press the clutch in to start the car. Especially if I'm in a hurry. I sometimes forget about it. Just make sure you leave the car in neutral when you do this. Otherwise, you could have a mess on your hands.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: sometown new york
Re: Clutch Bypass Switch (Wah)
If you ever have your car worked on by other people, place a huge blinking neon red sign on the steering wheel advising them of the clutch bypass. Also, check with your ins company (make an anonamous call from someone else's phone) about coverage problems. Some ins companies will deny paying claims because of DRLs being disconnected!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Central Coast CA
Re: Clutch Bypass Switch
I still don't get what's the big deal with having to press the clutch in when starting the car. I've been driving sticks for 20 years and that's how I've always started them.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Houston Texas
Re: Clutch Bypass Switch
Av8ter,
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll wait for more responses. I'll post another one in autocross/roadracing section in several days.
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll wait for more responses. I'll post another one in autocross/roadracing section in several days.
I still don't get what's the big deal with having to press the clutch in when starting the car. I've been driving sticks for 20 years and that's how I've always started them.
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Team Owner
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Re: Clutch Bypass Switch (Av8ter)
Turning the motor with the clutch disengaged, makes sure there is no forward launch if the car is in gear, also if in gear and clutch is engaged, will burn out the starter.. it is not designed for that load....
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Aurora IL
Re: Clutch Bypass Switch (Evil-Twin)
. hate having to always push the clutch in to start. Thats reason enough for me. But other reasons would be that if I was working on the car, since I do all my own work, and a little dirty and didnt feel like climbing all the way inside, I can just reach in and hit the key. Or if someone wants to hear the engine or whatever, again all I have to do is just reach inside and turn the key. Im 6'2" and I dont want to have to get all the way inside just to push the clutch in, start the car, and then get back out. Thats a pain. And no one else drives my vette so someone else accidentally starting it in gear isnt going to happen. Ive always disconnected the clutch on every vehicle Ive had.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Houston Texas
Re: Clutch Bypass Switch
Do that once with the car in gear and ahve the motor catch, you will have more fun than you can believe. Watch the car drive itself away. There is a r4eason for the saftery equipment on the cars, it is wrong to bypass it for no real reason.
OMG people! If HE wants to bypass the clutch switch on HIS vehicle, it's HIS business. :chill:
It seems like an easier solution would be to just get an automatic. Who puts a manual in neutral anyway?
Bottom line is to each their own. Should everyone concede to your exact choices and lifestyle? Dont think so. Besides, the guy that posted this thread was asking directions how, not why or opinions thereof. Welcome to America where people have the right to do as they wish with their life and property, within reason anyway.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 1999
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From: Tewksbury MA
Re: Clutch Bypass Switch (Rob Razor)
Also, if you remove this switch you will not pass safety inspection for drag racing. It is very dangerous to remove this switch on a MN6.
It's considered a neutral safety switch.
It's considered a neutral safety switch.
