[Shotimes] clutch switch

[Steve Weinrich]

JvO,

The clutch safety switch is in series with the starter relay.  If the switch
is open, the relay will not energize when the key is turned to start.

Try this: Take out of gear (really important!),  turn to START and hold,
then press clutch in.

The starter relay should kick in as soon as the clutch switch closes.

As an alternative, you can always jumper across the switch for testing
purposes.

Steve


----- Original Message -----
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 12:30 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] clutch switch


> My 91 (129K) misbehaves when starting on cold mornings.  If I press the
clutch pedal for 2-3 seconds before starting, then the
> starter engages nicely, although not perfectly smoothly.  If I go too
fast, starting is a bit erratic, as if something is not
> engaging.
>
> I suspect that the clutch switch may have a little arthritis and is not
moving quickly.  What would be a good lubricant for this
> switch?
>
> Another possibility is the starter relay, which I believe is original.
>
> How about the starter solenoid?  Although the relay is on the fender wall,
the solenoid still is inside the motor housing, isn't
> that right?  Might I be looking at a starter rebuild?  If so I'd rather do
it now than a week or two hence when the weather gets
> nasty.  (George and Alan, use your imaginations.)
>
> Advice please, Obi-Wan!
>
> Joseph van Oss
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