I've got an '89 CRX DX. It won't start, i've narrowed it down to the starter relay. I don't have money yet to get a new one, i was wondering if it was safe to just jump the starter relay, and bypass it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

did you test the relay and determine that it was actually malfunctioning? it could be as simple as the clutch switch, could be your ignition switch, or it could be the solenoid on the starter. here's how to test the relay if you haven't already done so.

 

I jumped the clutch switch, and it started. So, i'm guessing that the starter relay's fine. However, after i jumped the clutch switch, i drove it around for a bit. Parked it for a few hours, came back out, and the dash lights were dim. Is there any way that jumping the clutch switch would cause a power draw?

 

not that i can think of. i have mine bypassed so that my remote start will work and i don't have any kind of battery drain issues.

 

Hmm...any idea what it could be?? I jumped the yellow 2-pin connector with a piece of wire...i don't really know what could've gone wrong...?

 

did you leave it jumped while you went away? because that effectively defeats the purpose of a relay, which is to limit parasitic loss while the car is off.

 

Yeah...i left it jumped...how would i do it so i don't have to jump it again each time i go to start my car?

 

i didn't know a crx had a clutch swith do anyone have a pic of one.?

 

pretty sure ur contacts in ur main relay are cracked...if thats what it is then u just need to resolder them.

heres a good site

http://www.marklamond.co.uk/tech-hon...main-relay.htm

 

a bro does a crx really have a clutch swith ?

 

Yes. It's a safety feature so that you can't normally start the car while in gear without pressing down on the clutch pedal.

 

idk bro i think your wrong cause if i try to start my car in in gear it will jump i don't crx's have them.

 

Was your car converted to manual from auto?
They may not have changed out the pedal assembly so you don't have the switch.

If the car has always been a manual then your interlock switch may be faulty or not adjusted correctly.

Here's a clean drawing of it's location.
See if you have it!
The switch should only work when the pedal is pressed down.

 

Yeah bro my car allways been a manual but I don't see that switch at all.=(

 

my 91 crx is cable so will that have to do with anything with me not have one?

 

this how it look on my car theres nothing there but a bolt does this meen i can install one if i want to. ?????