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LGAFF
03-22-2009, 04:46 PM
Well the good news is I fixed the Vacuum leak....the bad..I am getting the no start. I originall ythought it was the battery, once replaced the car started right back up. Then this week with the new battery I go the no start again. The battery is showing 3.68AMPs and 12.42 volts when tested with a Fluke meter.

I notice that when I push in the clutch there is a volt drop...but not sure that means the Clutch relay is working or not.

I am guessing starter, any other guesses? Ignition switch?
tccrab
03-22-2009, 07:13 PM
1. Jumper out the Clutch safety switch.
2. Replace Starter relay under dash.
3. Install my patented "Dreaded No Start Cure".
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/tccrab/StarterRelayMod-1.jpg

TomC
"Crabs"
LGAFF
03-22-2009, 07:42 PM
Would I be seeing a voltage drop when I depress the clutch if the relay/switch was bad? Car started right back up when I went out again.

Any opinions.....
-=Jeff=-
03-22-2009, 08:46 PM
Any opinions.....

Yeah do what TCCRAB suggested
IowaZR-1
03-22-2009, 09:18 PM
Had the dreaded no starts 2years ago and did "tccrab" Dreaded No Start Cure and have had zero no starts! Thanks Tom!!:thumbsup:
bobbyhi
03-22-2009, 09:28 PM
Had the dreaded no starts 2years ago and did "tccrab" Dreaded No Start Cure and have had zero no starts! Thanks Tom!!:thumbsup:



Me too:thumbsup:
jonszr1
03-22-2009, 09:43 PM
i believe if you are getting voltage drop you are ok .tto double ck work the clutch in and out while having the key in start mode. i found thatmy floor mat had bunched up once and couldnt press the clutch in far enough to activate the switch:o
XfireZ51
03-23-2009, 12:22 AM
i believe if you are getting voltage drop you are ok .tto double ck work the clutch in and out while having the key in start mode. i found thatmy floor mat had bunched up once and couldnt press the clutch in far enough to activate the switch:o


Good point, Brad.
LGAFF
03-23-2009, 12:27 AM
Just got my floor mats tonight, so not the issue.....trying to get someone to tell me if the volt drop when I depress the clutch pedal means anything? To me it would mean the relay is working....but not sure,looking for feedback. I guess Jeff is saying it does not mean that the switch is working.
XfireZ51
03-23-2009, 12:32 AM
Just got my floor mats tonight, so not the issue.....trying to get someone to tell me if the volt drop when I depress the clutch pedal means anything? To me it would mean the relay is working....but not sure,looking for feedback. I guess Jeff is saying it does not mean that the switch is working.

Have you tried jumping the switch?
LGAFF
03-23-2009, 12:37 AM
No not yet......car is starting now....I moved the car tonight(backed it in) so I can have room to work.
Sgreg
03-23-2009, 05:14 PM
No not yet......car is starting now....I moved the car tonight(backed it in) so I can have room to work.

Clutch switch problems are often chronic in nature and very sensitive to voltage.
Kevin
03-23-2009, 05:47 PM
Ive got a write up at home on how to jumper out the clutch switch, I'll post it when i get home. it's very simple and just like pulling the LTPWS it's something you should do
LGAFF
03-30-2009, 10:21 PM
Replaced the starter no more issues, Marc Haibeck agreed with me that if when the clutch is pushed in, the voltage drops, switch is fine.

We will see if I get any issues later.