How to Override a Faulty Clutch Sensor
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So, does the engine actually crank for the entire 30 seconds? If so, I guess it would be OK as a one-shot deal to keep from being stranded...but doing it more than once or twice sounds like it would be pretty hard on the starter motor.
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No, the engine starts to crank after a 30 second delay. The purpose of the switch is to prevent crank without clutch depressed. This over ride tip allows you to bypass functionality of the switch by holding the key in the start position and waiting for 30 seconds to pass before starter engages.
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No, the engine starts to crank after a 30 second delay. The purpose of the switch is to prevent crank without clutch depressed. This over ride tip allows you to bypass functionality of the switch by holding the key in the start position and waiting for 30 seconds to pass before starter engages.
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When mine was going I carried a 1-2 inch piece of wire in my glovebox. If it wouldn't start I'd place it on the 2 metal contacts on the switch to bypass it as I didn't know about the 30 second trick. After the dealer swapped out the switch a year ago I haven't had a problem since but still have the wire just in case. Guess I can throw out the wire now. Thanks for the tip!
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No, the engine starts to crank after a 30 second delay. The purpose of the switch is to prevent crank without clutch depressed. This over ride tip allows you to bypass functionality of the switch by holding the key in the start position and waiting for 30 seconds to pass before starter engages.
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We have two entirely different views on the design of this "work around" for a faulty sensor. I see the glass as half full, you apparently see it as half empty.
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Just had mine done last week. Started acting up the end of last year. I didn't know about the 30sec override, thanks for the heads up. What did work for me was to get in and turn the key to the "on" position (not depressing clutch) count to 5 and turn the key. 9 times out of 10 it would start.