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Old 09-05-2008, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperHart View Post
I would like to wire a safety switch to prevent starting the engine unless the clutch pedal is depressed. Has anyone done it this way? If so, please tell me how you did it and what parts I would need. I was thinking about rigging a brake light switch on the clutch pedal that would flow current when the pedal is depressed but I'm not exactly sure how to complete the wiring. any help is appreciated.
If your clutch pedal comes out from a box under the floorboard then using the same setup that your brake has in that box probably would not be difficult. If your clutch comes down from the top then fabbing something would be the way to go or you could put the switch down on the slave. Either way, I think you need to have a handy switch that will allow you to use the starter motor to move the car. If your car dies, and will not start, but will crank, in the middle of an intersection you'll be glad you did.
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