Why do you press the clutch to start car?
Why do you press the clutch to start car?
There is a clutch safety switch which needs to be engaged in order for your ignition to work when you turn the key. It can only be engaged when you press down on the clutch pedal. This is to prevent you from trying to start the car while it’s in gear. Just a safety feature they installed in cars a long time ago.
Can I start a car without pressing clutch?
Most modern vehicles won’t allow you to start it without pressing fully the clutch. Always. If you can start the car with the clutch disengaged the starter motor is being asked to swing the engine, clutch, first motion shaft and lay shaft even if the car is in neutral.
Why does my car say depress clutch pedal?
Mine has developed an annoying fault whereby it sometimes won’t start even with the clutch pressed fully down. Starter motor doesn’t spin, and a message appears on the dash saying ‘depress clutch pedal’ or something like that. It will eventually start after brutal mashing of the pedal into the carpet.
Where is the Grey switch on the clutch pedal?
Looking up in the drivers foot well the grey switch cannot be seen directly as there is a black plastic air out let duct in the way, the end of the red switch and the wiring to both is visible.
Why does my 987 Boxster not depress clutch?
My 987 Boxster has this problem, intermittently. It is preceded by the oil level countdown and then depress clutch message and so takes some time to infuriate you. It seems to be related to the time between putting key in lock and turning it – putting seatbelts on, or perhaps unlatching the roof.
Is there a way to bypass the clutch pedal?
The switch may just need adjusted rather than being faulty. You can also just unclip the wiring plug and jumper the terminals, or jumper them across the rear if you need a quick ferry disembarking solution…..or want no switch Is it an easy job to bypass the switch?
Mine has developed an annoying fault whereby it sometimes won’t start even with the clutch pressed fully down. Starter motor doesn’t spin, and a message appears on the dash saying ‘depress clutch pedal’ or something like that. It will eventually start after brutal mashing of the pedal into the carpet.
Looking up in the drivers foot well the grey switch cannot be seen directly as there is a black plastic air out let duct in the way, the end of the red switch and the wiring to both is visible.
My 987 Boxster has this problem, intermittently. It is preceded by the oil level countdown and then depress clutch message and so takes some time to infuriate you. It seems to be related to the time between putting key in lock and turning it – putting seatbelts on, or perhaps unlatching the roof.
How do you change the clutch switch on a Porsche?
You can adjust the switch yourself until you have time to take it to porsche for them to replace. You need to get your head under the steering wheel (with your legs out of the car and a mat under your butt on the sill) with a torch.
