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240sxvaj · 11-25-2009, 02:50 PM

we all know we have to step on our clutch to start the car but then it wont start when i do mine. i would then have to let go of the clutch pedal and then step on it a 2nd time for it to start. this problem just barely came up and i was wondering if its my throwout bearing? im sure it cant be that since my 6 puck Spec clutch only have around 12,000 miles on it and it drive and go in gear fine. tranny is also in good condition.

What do you zilvians think it could be?

g6civcx · 11-25-2009, 02:55 PM

When you say it wouldn't start, is the starter cranking when you turn the key to ST, or nothing at all?

240sxvaj · 11-25-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

When you say it wouldn't start, is the starter cranking when you turn the key to ST, or nothing at all?

everything works fine, it just feels like a when a battery is dead when i try to start it but then my battery isnt and i see all the dash lights still.

g6civcx · 11-25-2009, 04:46 PM

I'm going to let the other people try because I don't understand your problem and you didn't answer my question.

240sxvaj · 11-25-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

I'm going to let the other people try because I don't understand your problem and you didn't answer my question.

oops mybad!

i hear nothing cracking or working when i try to start it but then know that my battery is working.

i dont think it my starter can go out quick like that. i had barely used it since it was sitting for almost a year and when i got my build done i got it tested at autozone and they said it worked fine. my starter should have nomore than 20,000 miles on it if i can remember

DJPimpFlex · 11-25-2009, 05:27 PM

Clutch switch is worn. Bypass it most likely

240sxvaj · 11-25-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

Clutch switch is worn. Bypass it most likely

Is that located under the clutch pedal? would you happen to have a picture of it?

!Zar! · 11-25-2009, 07:15 PM

Is it a s13 or s14?

240sxvaj · 11-25-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

Is it a s13 or s14?

its a s13. 1991

DataXUnknown · 11-25-2009, 07:35 PM

You can wrap the part in tape so it pushes the button, or some people glue a nickel, or tape some sort of metal peice or whatever there. My little black rubber thing crumbled out and that happened to me. You still must have some in there at least.

"Pedal Stopper Clutch Switch" is where its located. Check it out and see if you just have a blank hole where it's supposed to be pushing in a button looking thing

g6civcx · 11-25-2009, 08:36 PM

I'll add pix later: http://www.zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/10...-56k-warn.html

240sxvaj · 11-25-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

I'll add pix later: http://www.zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/10...-56k-warn.html

Thanks for the help! Thanks alot to everyone else too

!Zar! · 11-25-2009, 09:38 PM

g6civix has taken care of what I was getting at.

Don't do the tape thing. That won't do shit if the relay is bad.

projectRDM · 11-25-2009, 09:50 PM

Exactly. Starter relay is going out, most common symptom on an S13. Replace it or bypass it.

11-25-2009, 02:50 PM	#1
240sxvaj Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So-Cal! Age: 35 Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	Have to clutch car twice to start on KADE we all know we have to step on our clutch to start the car but then it wont start when i do mine. i would then have to let go of the clutch pedal and then step on it a 2nd time for it to start. this problem just barely came up and i was wondering if its my throwout bearing? im sure it cant be that since my 6 puck Spec clutch only have around 12,000 miles on it and it drive and go in gear fine. tranny is also in good condition. What do you zilvians think it could be?

11-25-2009, 05:27 PM	#6
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 39 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	Clutch switch is worn. Bypass it most likely __________________

11-25-2009, 07:15 PM	#8
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Is it a s13 or s14? __________________

11-25-2009, 09:38 PM	#13
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	g6civix has taken care of what I was getting at. Don't do the tape thing. That won't do shit if the relay is bad. __________________

11-25-2009, 09:50 PM	#14
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Exactly. Starter relay is going out, most common symptom on an S13. Replace it or bypass it. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

11-25-2009, 02:55 PM	#2
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	When you say it wouldn't start, is the starter cranking when you turn the key to ST, or nothing at all?

11-25-2009, 04:46 PM	#4
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'm going to let the other people try because I don't understand your problem and you didn't answer my question.

11-25-2009, 07:35 PM	#10
DataXUnknown Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,934 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: DataXUnknown Feedback Score: 30 reviews	You can wrap the part in tape so it pushes the button, or some people glue a nickel, or tape some sort of metal peice or whatever there. My little black rubber thing crumbled out and that happened to me. You still must have some in there at least. "Pedal Stopper Clutch Switch" is where its located. Check it out and see if you just have a blank hole where it's supposed to be pushing in a button looking thing

11-25-2009, 08:36 PM	#11
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'll add pix later: http://www.zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/10...-56k-warn.html