Clutch Pedal switch bypass
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Clutch Pedal switch bypass
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As anyone bypassed the clutch switch? In that you no longer have to clutch in when starting the car? If so how long have you done it for and are there any problems in doing so?
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As anyone bypassed the clutch switch? In that you no longer have to clutch in when starting the car? If so how long have you done it for and are there any problems in doing so?
Thanks.
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Because I normally start the car and then put things in the boot/defrost as necessary. Bit of a faff if I have to get in to start then get out again...
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I removed them on my cars, saves getting car manky inside when im covered in crap working on them and can reach inside and start motor if needs be.
Think i just pulled connectors off and removed switch as i dont recall making patch lead which would be opposite way if im wrong.
Think i just pulled connectors off and removed switch as i dont recall making patch lead which would be opposite way if im wrong.
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Originally Posted by CharlesTuna
I thought it was fitted to V6 STis onwards . . .
Regardless, bottom line:
IF mine DOES have it, and the clutch is NOT depressed...car shouldn't start, right?
^^^ Mad, that I've yet to find that out in 77 months (exactly, to the day, as it happens) of ownership! Will try to remember, tomorrow morning lol
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you can bypass them if needed by shorting the switch wires.
I know on some german stuff they use the clutch switch to cut revs between gear changes, if that's the case on your Scooby you may find you're revs will hang when you dip the clutch instead of returning to idle etc.
I simply disconnected the one on my mates '66' reg works transit so he could pull away a bit quicker if needed without the traction control kicking in.
I know on some german stuff they use the clutch switch to cut revs between gear changes, if that's the case on your Scooby you may find you're revs will hang when you dip the clutch instead of returning to idle etc.
I simply disconnected the one on my mates '66' reg works transit so he could pull away a bit quicker if needed without the traction control kicking in.
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I work at the crack of dawn, usually unlocking the car, leaning in to start it up and then take off coat, bag and put in boot or back seat. Also it's handy to do so when it's a frosty morning.
I never leave my car in gear unless on a steep hill. Also there is a case for getting out of danger if your car stalls in a dangerous spot and you can not restart, you can run the starter in 1st gear to get out of danger.....
From some further research I've done there appears to be a switch connected to a relay that completes the starter circuit. If I short out the switch it will energise the relay permanently-don't really want to do so as may not be designed to have it be live all the time....
I've found a solution but it is a lot of work and I've lost interest in it now....
I never leave my car in gear unless on a steep hill. Also there is a case for getting out of danger if your car stalls in a dangerous spot and you can not restart, you can run the starter in 1st gear to get out of danger.....
From some further research I've done there appears to be a switch connected to a relay that completes the starter circuit. If I short out the switch it will energise the relay permanently-don't really want to do so as may not be designed to have it be live all the time....
I've found a solution but it is a lot of work and I've lost interest in it now....