Clutch Start Switch?

[renjaminfrankln]

Every so often my truck will not crank when I turn the key. I hear a solenoid noise like the starter relay from somewhere under the dash or in the engine bay, but it does not turn over. I usually press the clutch pedal in/out again, try again, and it will then crank up. Starter is new.

Is this my clutch pedal switch out of adjustment? Or the relay going bad. I know the clutch switch is a common problem. The only reason I am even asking before going in there to adjust or bypass it, is the solenoid click. I'm not sure where the clutch switch interrupts the start circuit. 10 minutes looking through a service manual did not answer that question.

 

[renjaminfrankln]

Lots of slop in my plastic bushing. I happen to have another one at home. I think that is the issue... will also check for firewall movement.

 

[chillman88]

It would have to interrupt the circuit before the fender solenoid, the wire gauge is too small to do anything else. If you're hearing the click I would assume the clutch safety switch is fine.

Try manually jumping the solenoid on the fender. I'm guessing it's going out. They're not very expensive. I have one that still clicks but won't contact.

 

[renjaminfrankln]

It would have to interrupt the circuit before the fender solenoid, the wire gauge is too small to do anything else. If you're hearing the click I would assume the clutch safety switch is fine.

Try manually jumping the solenoid on the fender. I'm guessing it's going out. They're not very expensive. I have one that still clicks but won't contact.

I'll check that. I may have a replacement in my garage. I got a box of spare parts with my last IDI truck.

 

[renjaminfrankln]

It would have to interrupt the circuit before the fender solenoid, the wire gauge is too small to do anything else. If you're hearing the click I would assume the clutch safety switch is fine.

Try manually jumping the solenoid on the fender. I'm guessing it's going out. They're not very expensive. I have one that still clicks but won't contact.

Think its the solenoid. Happened to me again, definitely hearing a loud click from the passenger side of the engine bay. I'll swap it out this weekend.