1999 won’t start - clutch

[PaulZ]

I usually have to push the clutch in for it to turn over. How do I bypass that? Stuck in parking lot.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

There will be a sensor on the clutch rod under the dash. Not sure how to bypass.

 

[PaulZ]

Will take a look but hard to see up there thanks

 

[tw205]

If you can jump the solenoid/relay it will effectively bypass clutch switch but make sure you’re in neutral.

 

[Uncle Gump]

You beat me to it @tw205

That's what I would do. Just make sure it's in neutral.

 

[PaulZ]

Got it! Thanks guys

 

[RonD]

Clutch switch under the dash on clutch pedal push rod has 3 switches inside, each uses 2 wires
Not all 3 switches are used in all models, so there can be 2 to 6 wires attached
The END 2 wires, usually farthest away from Master are the START wires
These 2 wires need to be connected together for the Key to be used to start the engine
In a 1999 common colors for these two wires are Pink and Pink/white

The switches 3 contacts are OPEN when clutch pedal is up, when clutch pedal is pushed down the switch is sandwiched between the pedal arm and Master and this pressure closes all 3 switches
Connecting the Pink and Pink/white wires together so the 12v from the ignition switch can pass thru to the Starter Relay in engine bay, activating the starter motor