Car Clutch help

[TMPadmin]

I've been having issues with my clutch as that it will only start the car if it push the clutch peddle to the floor and move it to the right slightly. I'm sure there is a switch somewhere but I have no idea what the name of it would be (so I can't search for it online). Closest I came was a neutral safety switch but that says it's only for automatic cars.

Anyone can help, PLEASE?

 

[conjur]

What kind of car? (not that I can really help ya )

 

[TMPadmin]

'96 Chev Cav.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Clutch-ignition lockout switches are common. I'd start looking around the pedal lever area.

 

[Frosty3799]

Heh.. cavalier

Learn something new

 

[conjur]

fwiw

http://www.automotiveforums.com/t323696.html

 

[TMPadmin]

Thanks for the info, I think I should see if there is a way to disconnect it. My old car (a pontiac sunbird) had this issue till one day I didn't even need to push in the clutch - guess the part broke or locked in. I never use my gears as a parking break, unless on a large hill.

 

[Colt45]

thats the "retard" switch.

 

[TMPadmin]

Originally posted by: Colt45
thats the "retard" switch.

Yeah, I have many, er? Friends who started their cars in gear, realeased the clutch without moving into neutral. We all got a good laugh!

 

[TMPadmin]

Originally posted by: conjur
fwiw

http://www.automotiveforums.com/t323696.html

"The quick easy way is just to unplug the switch at the pedal "

Really? Wonder if that would work?

 

[Colt45]

Originally posted by: TMPadmin

Originally posted by: conjur
fwiw

http://www.automotiveforums.com/t323696.html

"The quick easy way is just to unplug the switch at the pedal "

Really? Wonder if that would work?

Dpends if it is NO or NC switch. if it is NO you'd have to short it. err.
well. depends if the pedal hits all the time, or doesnt hit it all the time too. cant explain too tired. gotta go back to school. bye