Wierd Car Starting Problem

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i drive a 1990 240sx, 5 speed.

so i was at college, and my car kind of didnt want to start. but it did. i got it home and turned it off, then tryed to start it. nothing. no noises. i push start it and its ok. my alternator and battery are brand new and work.

so i went and got a new starter. it started up with no hesitation at all. but it progressivly got worse and back to point A.

now sometimes i have to turn the key many times and pump the clutch to get it to start. and sometimes it just starts right up. ITS COMPLETELY RANDOM. it doesnt matter if the engine is cold, hot, or anything.

i noticed that when it doesnt start. i hear a click when i turn the key around the clutch area. i couldnt pinpoint it.

PS. my car does need a clutch, and it seems to engage way to far off the floor. i was thinkin its the safty switch that stops it from starting with the clutch depressed. anyone know how to take this off?