R50/53 No longer able to start engine
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10-13-2023, 11:08 PM
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No longer able to start engine
Awhile back, was not able to start car unless I slammed clutch pedal to floor. That worked for along time although I gradually had to slam clutch pedal harder over time. Now wont start at all no matter how much I slam the clutch pedal. Replaced the clutch safety switch, but that didnt help. One mechanic told me to pull the entire clutch pedal back out away from the floorboard. But that seems the incorrect way. Is there an adjustment to bring the clutch pedal back out so that it can be pushed back in far enough to activate the clutch switch....or is that even a possible cause for the problem? Thanks to all
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10-14-2023, 05:48 AM
Reads like the clutch pedal linkage is not contacting/activating the clutch interlock safety switch. This can arise from wear of the clutch pedal linkage.
But it may be possible due to you slamming the clutch pedal to the floor you have forced the linkage out of alignment or the switch mount out of position. Possibly even damaging/breaking the switch, too.
You can remove the switch and with a volt/ohm meter confirm it still works. Or my experience with other cars is these switches are not that expensive and just buy a new switch.
Last but not least a mechanic offered some advice. I'd do as he advised. While it might seem incorrect he's the mechanic and should know.
But it may be possible due to you slamming the clutch pedal to the floor you have forced the linkage out of alignment or the switch mount out of position. Possibly even damaging/breaking the switch, too.
You can remove the switch and with a volt/ohm meter confirm it still works. Or my experience with other cars is these switches are not that expensive and just buy a new switch.
Last but not least a mechanic offered some advice. I'd do as he advised. While it might seem incorrect he's the mechanic and should know.
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10-16-2023, 11:53 AM
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Reads like the clutch pedal linkage is not contacting/activating the clutch interlock safety switch. This can arise from wear of the clutch pedal linkage.
But it may be possible due to you slamming the clutch pedal to the floor you have forced the linkage out of alignment or the switch mount out of position. Possibly even damaging/breaking the switch, too.
You can remove the switch and with a volt/ohm meter confirm it still works. Or my experience with other cars is these switches are not that expensive and just buy a new switch.
Last but not least a mechanic offered some advice. I'd do as he advised. While it might seem incorrect he's the mechanic and should know.
But it may be possible due to you slamming the clutch pedal to the floor you have forced the linkage out of alignment or the switch mount out of position. Possibly even damaging/breaking the switch, too.
You can remove the switch and with a volt/ohm meter confirm it still works. Or my experience with other cars is these switches are not that expensive and just buy a new switch.
Last but not least a mechanic offered some advice. I'd do as he advised. While it might seem incorrect he's the mechanic and should know.
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10-16-2023, 11:56 AM
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10-16-2023, 03:21 PM
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10-17-2023, 11:59 PM
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can you explain EWS please and how to access it. In the meantime, is it possible to push start the car so that engine can run go keep fuel from goung bad?
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10-18-2023, 04:12 AM
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10-18-2023, 09:17 AM
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