Replacing clutch safety switch - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Jetjock · 04-10-2016

Anybody here actually replaced the clutch safety switch instead of bypassing it?

BigJohn · 04-10-2016

Why would you want to do that?

Mystic ZR-1 · 04-10-2016

Jumpering out the switch is MUCH easier!

Jetjock · 04-10-2016

Because I want to and I need it for NCRS. It's a safety feature. I did that to my 92 ZR-1 and I've tried to start the engine several times with it in gear and because I hop back and forth between automatic Vettes and manuals.

XfireZ51 · 04-10-2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetjock

Anybody here actually replaced the clutch safety switch instead of bypassing it?

I did that on my 84. You really need to take the seat out. It is a HUGE, HUGE
PITA.

Mystic ZR-1 · 04-11-2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetjock

Because I want to and I need it for NCRS. It's a safety feature. I did that to my 92 ZR-1 and I've tried to start the engine several times with it in gear and because I hop back and forth between automatic Vettes and manuals.

Roy
Checklist every time!

Jetjock · 04-12-2016

Doug, you keep bringing that up. There are no checklists on cars! I've decided to jumper the contacts and when the time comes, just pull the jumper wires out. I won't be driving the car to the NCRS meet and so it will be cold when they go through the items. Should work. It won't work when it gets hot and the trick is to keep it cool and not run it long.

Dynomite · 04-12-2016

I do not know why you are replacing clutch safety except you want to

It sounds like typical starter solenoid to me needs refreshing if in fact it is a no start and especially if the no start happens on a hot engine starter.

Paul Workman · 04-13-2016

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

I do not know why you are replacing clutch safety except you want to

It sounds like typical starter solenoid to me needs refreshing if in fact it is a no start and especially if the no start happens on a hot engine starter.

THAT WAS MY THOUGHT TOO.

Jet: No start when hot is NOT a safety switch phenomenon. However, that is characteristic of the starter solenoid windings. So, if it is the solenoid is failing, bypassing the clutch safety switch will not be a "work-around" solution to that problem; but a new solenoid will.

Jetjock · 04-13-2016

I understand that but the starter is new. In my experience, limited as it may be, it points to the safety switch. However, I will try it out this weekend and see what happens. This has happened before on my 92 Z. I did replace the starter and the solenoid and it still did it. When I bypassed the safety switch, never did it again. Also, I'm looking at NCRS and it has to work at that point. However, by trailering it down, I avoid that. Besides, I have a set of GSC's and I don't want to drive on them 1000 miles.

It only happened one time but it was a time killer waiting for it to cool down.

04-10-2016	#1
Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 552	Replacing clutch safety switch Anybody here actually replaced the clutch safety switch instead of bypassing it? __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary

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BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,144	Re: Replacing clutch safety switch Why would you want to do that?

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Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,623	Re: Replacing clutch safety switch Jumpering out the switch is MUCH easier!

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Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 552	Re: Replacing clutch safety switch Because I want to and I need it for NCRS. It's a safety feature. I did that to my 92 ZR-1 and I've tried to start the engine several times with it in gear and because I hop back and forth between automatic Vettes and manuals. __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary

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Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 552	Re: Replacing clutch safety switch Doug, you keep bringing that up. There are no checklists on cars! I've decided to jumper the contacts and when the time comes, just pull the jumper wires out. I won't be driving the car to the NCRS meet and so it will be cold when they go through the items. Should work. It won't work when it gets hot and the trick is to keep it cool and not run it long. __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary

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Dynomite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Dakota/California Posts: 3,794	Re: Replacing clutch safety switch I do not know why you are replacing clutch safety except you want to It sounds like typical starter solenoid to me needs refreshing if in fact it is a no start and especially if the no start happens on a hot engine starter. __________________ Left Clickable links -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS Last edited by Dynomite; 04-13-2016 at 02:40 AM.

04-13-2016	#10
Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 552	Re: Replacing clutch safety switch I understand that but the starter is new. In my experience, limited as it may be, it points to the safety switch. However, I will try it out this weekend and see what happens. This has happened before on my 92 Z. I did replace the starter and the solenoid and it still did it. When I bypassed the safety switch, never did it again. Also, I'm looking at NCRS and it has to work at that point. However, by trailering it down, I avoid that. Besides, I have a set of GSC's and I don't want to drive on them 1000 miles. It only happened one time but it was a time killer waiting for it to cool down. __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary