Start car w/out clutch depressed?
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08-07-03, 11:26 PM
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Its considered instant death on some engines, when you have the clutch pressed in when starting. Some pressure plates are up to the 2100LB range, so its like putting 2 tons on the end of you E-shaft and thrust bearings.
I think it would be a great idea to disable the clutch switch somehow. Does anyone know why Mazda didn't make it so when you press in the clutch the cruise control shuts off? The computer goes into a crazy frenzy and redlines my car if I forget to turn off cruise (someone pulls in front of me).
I think it would be a great idea to disable the clutch switch somehow. Does anyone know why Mazda didn't make it so when you press in the clutch the cruise control shuts off? The computer goes into a crazy frenzy and redlines my car if I forget to turn off cruise (someone pulls in front of me).
08-08-03, 01:13 AM
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I believe that the later cars made it necesary to push the clutch in to start.
I know that the earlier FC's don't need this... 86-87? I rember reading that somewhere can't member where or what the cutoff date was for this... ?
I know that the earlier FC's don't need this... 86-87? I rember reading that somewhere can't member where or what the cutoff date was for this... ?
08-08-03, 01:40 AM
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i just did a complete engine and drivetrain swap on my car and in the process of wiring up the new turbo tranny into what used to be an automatic car i ran a wire from the starter to one of the wires in the ignition and in the writeup i was working off of it said if i wanted to use the interlock switch i had to run the wire to the switch and then from the switch to the ignition....i duno if that leave any ideas
08-08-03, 06:20 AM
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Originally posted by jacobcartmill
all i know is my 87 turboII had a clutch switch.
all i know is my 87 turboII had a clutch switch.
Its not the clutch switch the stops is from starting. Its the starter interlock switch. Trust me. I just jumpered mine so I dont have to push in the clutch.
If you look down at your pedal, there two sensor that have plungers on them. The one farthest away from your firewall will be depressed when you are off the clutch pedal. This one is the clutch switch. The one closest to the firewall is the starter interlock switch. That plunger has to be pushed down in order for your car to start. If you want to bypass it, follow the wiring to a big white plug. Unplug the interlock switch and youll see two female spade connectors in there. Just connect two male spade connectors onto a short strand of 10-12 AWG wire and insert the two end into there.
08-08-03, 06:22 AM
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Originally posted by BobbyRX
Its considered instant death on some engines, when you have the clutch pressed in when starting. Some pressure plates are up to the 2100LB range, so its like putting 2 tons on the end of you E-shaft and thrust bearings.
Its considered instant death on some engines, when you have the clutch pressed in when starting. Some pressure plates are up to the 2100LB range, so its like putting 2 tons on the end of you E-shaft and thrust bearings.
Youre not serious, are you?
08-08-03, 06:25 AM
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Originally posted by adamlewis
Youre not serious, are you?
Youre not serious, are you?
