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Also, I think I read in one of the threads that you can adjust the switch so it trips easier.
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Popped the switch in on Sunday, took like 10 minutes, problem solved.
Sometimes when I depress the clutch to start the car there is absolutely nothing happening when I turn the key. If I push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor then it will start with no trouble.
We just got back from a 200 mile fun run on the back roads of wine country here in the Fingerlakes of NY. My wife wanted to stop for ice cream, which we did, but when we got back in the car I got the "nuttin' honey" when I turned the key.
Tonight was different because for several minutes I got nothing. I actually told my wife we were going to switch seats; I would push the car; she would jump start it. One last turn of the key and bingo the car fired right up.
Is there a switch on the clutch pedal or bell housing that could be malfunctioning before I look at the ignition switch?
Agreed with Dennis, this DEFINITELY sounds like a clutch switch. Search for Clutch Switch Replacement 996, and you should find everything you ever wanted to know about them.
Good Luck and report back,
DS
Mine gets hard to press down far enough when my floor mats slide forward. So check your floor mats. Also, I think I read in one of the threads that you can adjust the switch so it trips easier. On the other hand, I don't think it is any harder to swap out than a brake switch, which is cheap & easy to do.
great! I found the switch on Pelican for $34 but not going to find one on Labor Day. Thanks for all the help now to stuff my 66 year old head under the dash and legs over the seat maybe in order to get a look.
Better yet call 17 year old grandson who wants to drive the car.
Got in and out with no problem. I can hear the switch clicking when i activate it by hand.
Will do next trip under the dask but don't expect to drive the car until a switch arrives. I did bend it it a hbit back the way it should have been and now you don't have to push the clutch in so far for start. BTW..it started right up.....
