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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 04:00 AM
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ok so my starter is good and just spins when i turn the key its not getting power to the coil on the starter ran tester on the wire with no luck im not sure what to do from here run my own wire do a push button start??/
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 04:34 AM
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Check the clutch interlock switch for continuity.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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how do i do that sorry lol new these cars i bought it from a friend who didnt know what there where doing caught fire from the infamous pd but caught it quick didnt really damage much except for the rats nest then the car sat for years
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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Place a meter lead (doesn't matter which one) on the Black/Red wire at the switch which only has two wires and the other meter lead on the Black/Green wire which is the other wire and w/the multimeter set to continuity and w/the clutch depressed the meter should sound out a noise if there is continuity between the two wires mentioned.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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just asking before i try is there a way to bypass it with out using clutch pedal
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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At the switch there is a two wire plug so jumper the two wires and the Interlock switch is bypassed.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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thanks so much im gonna check this car has been killing me just wanna bring it back to life
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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See you in a little while!
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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update i dont know what im doing with this meter lol complete retard at electrical
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jtheshowstoppper
update i dont know what im doing with this meter lol complete retard at electrical
You know which two wires to check so that "should not" be a problem. As far as the multimeter is concerned you put it into "continuity mode" and to "prove" that you have it in the right setting just place both ends of the meter leads (the metal stuff) together so red touches black and the meter should ring out with a noise to tell you that there is continuity. No ring signal sound and thus no continuity.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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and if there is no continuty whats that mean?
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jtheshowstoppper
and if there is no continuty whats that mean?
Then the switch is not operating properly which means the starter won't receive voltage when you try to start the car, but if that were the case you could jumper the two wires together and over ride the switch, which means you wouldn't have to press the clutch to start the car.
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