Clutch Position Sensor?
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Hi there, I just got my 92 5-speed and there is something funky with the clutch position sensor (if there even is one). When I try to start the car, I push in the clutch all the way, turn the key, and sometimes it will start right up, sometimes it takes a few tries, sometimes it takes many tries. I know its not a problem with the starter or anything cause when it starts up, it does start up perfectly. I just have to keep letting out the clutch and pushing it back in to start it and its annoying. I tried putting in gear and it didnt help until I put it in reverse and started the car..it worked the second try??
Well, if anyone could help me with this I would more than appreciate it. I even looked in the factory repair manuals and it says nothing about this.
Alrighty, thanks alot
Well, if anyone could help me with this I would more than appreciate it. I even looked in the factory repair manuals and it says nothing about this.
Alrighty, thanks alot
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The only thing preventing the starter from operating is the clutch switch, located in the driver footwell, just above the clutch pedal itself. I would suggest checking that switch, perhaps a loose wire or corroded connection... sometimes just unplugging and re-inserting the plug can resolve connector problems.
It could also be a problem in the ignition switch itself, but you could check that by putting a voltmeter on the clutch switch, which should get power on one side when the key switch is turned to start
It could also be a problem in the ignition switch itself, but you could check that by putting a voltmeter on the clutch switch, which should get power on one side when the key switch is turned to start
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what phil said is totally correct
for a quick check - unplug the switch
& jumper the 2 wires together on the
connector side
that will bypass the switch & car should
start fine every time
not to be smart or anything - but your
floor mat didnt slide up high under
the pedals & limit the pedal hitting the floor?
sean that alot on customer cars
good luck john
for a quick check - unplug the switch
& jumper the 2 wires together on the
connector side
that will bypass the switch & car should
start fine every time
not to be smart or anything - but your
floor mat didnt slide up high under
the pedals & limit the pedal hitting the floor?
sean that alot on customer cars
good luck john
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