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I replaced the cruise control switch on the clutch pedal, so I'm guessing this may be a similar problem.
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Also, I did replace the cc switch on the clutch pedal, but there is about a 1/2 inch of play, and it doesn't always fully depress the plunger on the switch.
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Some cars have either replaced the spring with a lighter spring or removed the spring altogether.
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When I installed my lighter spring I used a broom against the back of the seat to hold the clutch in.
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That the 2nd or subsequent attempt meets with success leads one to believe the problem is that the floor isn't deep enough while the real problem is the switch is just wearing out, has worn out out.
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Also, I did replace the cc switch on the clutch pedal, but there is about a 1/2 inch of play, and it doesn't always fully depress the plunger on the switch.
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Also, I did replace the cc switch on the clutch pedal, but there is about a 1/2 inch of play, and it doesn't always fully depress the plunger on the switch.
These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.
switch is just wearing out, has worn out out
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That the 2nd or subsequent attempt meets with success leads one to believe the problem is that the floor isn't deep enough while the real problem is the switch is just wearing out, has worn out out.
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I've searched for this issue but came up empty. I have an '02 and when I go to start the car I often have to push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor before the car will start. This seems extreme to me. I crawled under there to see if I can see how the pedal interacts with the switch, but frankly the clutch requires so much pressure I can't push it to the floor with my hand while I'm under there (position isn't conducive to getting much leverage).
Is there a switch that wears out? I replaced the cruise control switch on the clutch pedal, so I'm guessing this may be a similar problem.
If there is an existing thread please link me to it! Thanks!
There is a clutch helper spring above the clutch pedal. It resides in a tube. The stock spring makes for a light clutch but without much feel. Some cars have either replaced the spring with a lighter spring or removed the spring altogether. Either one of these modifications could explain the clutch force. When I installed my lighter spring I used a broom against the back of the seat to hold the clutch in. That might work for you.
There is a switch that wears out, but the typical failure is that it stops working as opposed to your difficulty of how far the pedal has to be pushed.
The stock spring has purple paint on it.
The switch wears out. It only seems that you have to push the clutch pedal down all the way because this is done as you work the clutch pedal until the engine will start. The driver will try the clutch pedal again and this time push it down with the focus on having it all the way to the floor because it is human nature to believe the reason the engine failed to start before was because the clutch pedal wasn't fully pushed all the way down.
That the 2nd or subsequent attempt meets with success leads one to believe the problem is that the floor isn't deep enough while the real problem is the switch is just wearing out, has worn out out.
However, the clutch pedal always wants to be fully depressed so the clutch is completely disengaged.
Replace the clutch interlock switch. If you haven't already done so replace the clutch cruise control safety switch, the brake cruise control safety switch and the brake light switch.
Some of these switches are the same switch -- just used in different locations -- but my experience with my 2002 Boxster is they all start to go about the same time.
Be sure the clutch pedal hardware is still tight enough there is no excessive play that can have the pedal arm move sideways and possibly affect whether any switch is not released fully or is not activated fully.
Oh, the clutch pedal does require considerable force to operate. While our leg has no problem with this to work, that is to fully depress and hold the clutch pedal with hand/arm strength alone requires well Arnold arm strength. That the clutch pedal requires this much effort and for some may not be doable is not a sign of anything wrong.
Thanks guys. I'll have to get under there and have a look again. Where exactly is the interrupt switch?
Also, I did replace the cc switch on the clutch pedal, but there is about a 1/2 inch of play, and it doesn't always fully depress the plunger on the switch. Is there a way to tighten things up? I can get the cc to work by picking up a little on the clutch pedal, and cc works fine, until I have to change gears.
Sorry, but I can't help you with where exactly it is. At your car you'll have to just contort yourself and look around until you spot it.
Note how it is positioned relative to the pedal arm or whatever arm or lever engages it.
You might have to loosen the bracket (or bend the bracket but do so carefully!) in order to reposition the bracket that holds the switch in order to better position the new switch to account for any pedal hardware wear that has the lever that engages the switch either not making full contact or not moving the switch the necessary amount to turn it on (or off) in order to allow the engine to crank and start.
one can also simply disable the clutch switch by twisting two wires together then you just start in neutral. i did it awhile back and dont know any i waited so long. hated to have to engage the clutch for the ignition to turn. saves the throwout and puts less stress on the internals also (iirc?)
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