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olejoedad
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JAN 02, 11:17 AM
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Unless some of the plastic bits of the switch are broken, it is not hard to disassemble and clean any and all of the pedal switches.
They all use metal contacts, one side is fixed in the housing, the moving part is folded metal strip that can be spread, and all of the surfaces can be deoxidized mechanically or chemically.
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Raydar
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JAN 02, 12:30 PM
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I learned to drive on a car that didn't have a clutch switch.
All 3 of my Fieros have that switch bypassed.
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1985 Fiero GT
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JAN 02, 12:40 PM
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Well my linkage arm is what is breaking, but I see a way to fix that with the s10 switch, thanks!
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1985 Fiero GT
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JAN 02, 12:43 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by jaydaug2008:
Thank you all for your wisdom on this..The car came with a trunk load of parts and I found that plastic white switch and will be installing it.. Let just hope it works... I dont like it when things are bypassed like that especially if it is a safety issue.
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From your original picture it appears that your clutch switch is already on the pedal, it might be non functional though, the reason that the contacts are bridged.
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theogre
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JAN 02, 07:21 PM
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There are likely other way to replace this switch but note that Starter Solenoid pulls 30 to 40 Amps @ 12VDC.
Amp Rating on nearly all switches & relays you get even from auto parts outlets is only for AC & burn fast @ 1/2 or way less below the rating on a DC circuit. More so controlling motors & other inductive loads.
Even when you push the pedal then turn the key often fails w/ "weak" switches. Faster if you push or release the pedal w/ key in Start.------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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PhatMax
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JAN 02, 07:54 PM
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I never attempt to start a manual vehicle without pushing the clutch in…..safety switch or no switch. It should always be a habit…even if you think its in neutral.
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qwikgta
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JAN 06, 07:56 PM
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did this when I went converted a manual car to an auto car.
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