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Old Feb 4, 2019 | 08:35 PM
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Car won't start

I just bought 86 gxl rx7. First off the clutch pedal sticks all the way back wondering what I need to do to fix this, also car won't turn over, "crank" can anyone give me any suggestions
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 01:25 AM
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Wont turn over as in crank or will crank and not start?
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 07:58 AM
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Check clutch hydraulics. Also, check clutch interlock switch (or bypass it) Does the car do nothing, click, starter cranking? or ??
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 09:14 AM
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Doesn't do anything, no clicking or crank.
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Stormrx7
Doesn't do anything, no clicking or crank.
Check the wiring running to the starter first
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 10:28 AM
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Ok will do thanks
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Old Feb 12, 2019 | 10:39 AM
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the clutch pedal sticks all the way back wondering what I need to do to fix this
Well, if it's an issue w/ you clutch master and/or slave cylinder not engaging, the car won't start.
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Old Feb 12, 2019 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dlaw25
Well, if it's an issue w/ you clutch master and/or slave cylinder not engaging, the car won't start.
Not true, all the car wants to see, is that the clutch switch is working. If its working, or bypassed, it should allow you to complete the starter circuit. If bypassed, it is possible to crank with the car in gear and bot have the clutch depressed.
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Old Feb 12, 2019 | 11:24 PM
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First thing i would do is get under the car and check to see if youre getting a 12v signal to the starter solenoid when a friend tries to start the car. If you are time to look at the starter, if not work backwards through the starting circuit.
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Old Feb 13, 2019 | 12:14 AM
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I will try thanks
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Old Feb 13, 2019 | 11:58 AM
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Just be sure the car isn't in gear lol.
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