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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Need Help with idle and stalling problems

Hey something is defenetly wrong with my fd, my car randomly idles low when i'm stopped and in gear and some times it even stalls even though i have the clutch pushed all the way in. I'm hoping that someone is able to help me with this issue it would be much appreciated thanks.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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I would start here:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/stalling-%3D-bad-clutch-switch-337764/
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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I would check your throttle cable. Mine did the same thing, and whether it was the cause or not, but once I adjusted my cable it hasn't done it since.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Clutch switch removal?

hey i have just purchased a clutch switch and i want to replace my old one i was woundering how you remove it? i tried turing the bolt but it wont budge heres a picture of the clutch switch
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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On the right of the bracket in your picture is a nut. Loosen it, then you can unscrew the clutch switch.

That nut is a jam nut that keeps the clutch switch from turning by itself. You screw the clutch switch in to where you want it, then tighten that nut up to lock it in place.

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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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I didn't think people bought clutch switches..
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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If you haven't done it already, replace the plastic stopper that the switch presses up against. Its located opposite of it with a flat screw head and nut from any hardware store.

The plastic stopper will crack in time and prevent your FD from starting. While under there, I also replaced the brake stopper too.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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alright thx guys the clutch switchdefenatelly fixed my problem
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