Depress clutch to start engine. Has anyone discovered a work around?

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01-23-2001, 11:30 AM

Steveo369

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Depress clutch to start engine. Has anyone discovered a work around?

Is it a physical lockout, or could the computer be reprogrammed to avoid it? It's a PITA to get in and press the clutch to start the car to warm up when wearing snowboard/ski boots, I'd just like to reach in, turn the key, and have the car warm and defrosted when I'm done shedding my gear.

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01-23-2001, 11:32 AM

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Re: Depress clutch to start engine. Has anyone discovered a work around?

You could try snowboarding with one boot...that would be rad dude...

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01-23-2001, 11:35 AM

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Didn't have that in my 97 manual.

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01-23-2001, 11:43 AM

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Hehe you could wire up a push button switch to a more convient location...

I havent done it, but it should be possible...

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01-23-2001, 11:44 AM

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Yeah I know my spelling sux0rs.

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01-23-2001, 11:50 AM

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same on my '97 stick...just turn the key...no clutch needed (more)..

i thought this was quite odd when i first noticed that i didn't have to depress the clutch to start. as all other manuals i've had...you of course have to depress the clutch. anyone know why it's not needed on the '97..?

Andy

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01-23-2001, 11:56 AM

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wire a remote starter, then you can start ur can ne where

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01-23-2001, 12:00 PM

Liam in Montreal

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You could do this in my VW..I miss this "feature" also...

to hell with safety! I never leave it in 1st anyway when I turn the engine off..

Liam

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01-23-2001, 12:01 PM

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investigate wiring diagram. mine's fixed.

a friend of mine looked at the wiring diagram in the workshop manual and simply bridged the switch. my starter thinks the clutch is always depressed. simple turn of the key starts the car. no more wear on throwout bearing. no more inconvenience. (98.5)