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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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i got in my car this morning and i stuck the key in the ignition turned the key and i hear a click! all my light are working fine. i don't know what could be causing this! Help me please!

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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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I take it that it doesnt turn over?
could be a bad starter, and bad or loose wire on the battery
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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it wont turn over but it i keep playing with my clutch when the key is turned it wants to start after a few tries it does.

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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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you mean like pushing the clutch pedal up and down it will start?
there is a safty switch on the clutch pedal
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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yeah when i push it up and down it start. where is the safety switch located?
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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right above the clutch pedal arm
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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look at this link its the white plug on the left
http://i47.photobucket.com/alb...1.jpg
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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so is it like a switch i can switch it on and off?
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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it turns off and on by using your clutch peddal. it only used to let your car start
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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yea if it click when you turn the key most likely your starter and/or
high resistance inside your battery wires, or loose.
my opinion wouldnt really look into that clutch safety switch much.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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if i do get it to start can i drive my car without havin it shut off in the middle of the road? oh i forgot to mention this only happens to my car when it is cold out!
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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The clutch switch only effects the starter wire, not the ignition or running of the vehicle, once it starts your golden.........dont kill it in traffic

Kirk R
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KRock459 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The clutch switch only effects the starter wire, not the ignition or running of the vehicle, once it starts your golden.........dont kill it in traffic

Kirk R</TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Thanks!!!!!!
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