Hard to get starter to crank....Clutch switch replaced...any ideas??

[scottgf]

My 94 RT/10 is very hard to start sometimes. I usually have to push the clutch pedal down VERY HARD to get the starter to engage.
I replaced the clutch switch, but still have the same problem. I have also removed the floor mat and made sure the carpet is not in the way of the clutch being able to travel freely.
Has anyone else had this problem?
I posted this same question a couple weeks ago, but didnt recieve any ideas that solved my dilema.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
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[Sean Roe]

Scott,
Connect the two wires at the green connector that goes to the clutch switch with a quick tap crimp connector. They are usually yellow on a '94. This completes the circuit all the time and disables the clutch switch. This is just a ground wire and does not actually energize a relay, so there's no battey draw. When you want to start your car, you will not have to push the clutch in (bad for the thrust bearings anyway). If it still gives you trouble, you may have a relay or starter switch problem.
Good luck,

 

[David Jenkins]

Scott, you should also inspect the clutch pedal bushings. Check the play side to side all the way up at the top of the travel and down until it starts to get resistance. Higher mileage cars and cars that have not been lubed tend to wear the bushings greater. Most drivers push the clutch to the left and down, because of driver positioning, and don't realize it. Sean, call me when you get a chance.dj

 

[Supercharged Vipermad]

Scott, my 96 R/T does the same thing and I found that by slightly elevating the clutch position switch up, off the floor, the better it works without having to pull a Fred Flintstone. It seems to be spring-loaded and can be moved around quite easily. I did one of those "qwik fix" things by lifting the switch upwards a little and stuffing a small rag under it and around the shaft. This must have re-positioned the switch to engage sooner w/less pedal travel...NO MORE Fred Flintstone. Try it.

One caveat, leave it like it is... where you have to practically stand on the clutch to start the car and you'll have a FREE built-in theft deterrent!!

Richard (moondog)

 

[Supercharged Vipermad]

Scott, my 96 R/T does the same thing and I found that by slightly elevating the clutch position switch up, off the floor, the better it works without having to pull a Fred Flintstone. It seems to be spring-loaded and can be moved around quite easily. I did one of those "qwik fix" things by lifting the switch upwards a little and stuffing a small rag under it and around the shaft. This must have re-positioned the switch to engage sooner w/less pedal travel...NO MORE Fred Flintstone. Try it.

One caveat, leave it like it is... where you have to practically stand on the clutch to start the car and you'll have a FREE built-in theft deterrent!!

Richard (moondog)

 

[scottgf]

Thanks Richard,
That sounds like a great idea, ill give it a shot this weekend. (I should have done that to my old clutch switch, probably would have saved $50.00 or so, thats a tank and a half of fuel!)
Ill let you know if it works.
Cheers!!