Ignition problem

[harbs13]

I recently got a 89 240 that came with a dual cam engine and the problem i have is that the car starts up without pushing the clutch in. Does anyone have any suggestions to what could be causing this?

[g6civcx]

Originally Posted by harbs13

the problem i have is that the car starts up without pushing the clutch in. Does anyone have any suggestions to what could be causing this?

I think this is what you're asking. Let me know if I'm wrong.

When you go to put the key in to start the motor, for a stock S13, you have to push the clutch pedal down to get the starter to spin. If you don't press the clutch, all you get when you turn the key is a click and nothing.

But on your car, when you turn the key, the starter spins regardless if your foot is on or off the clutch.

Is this your problem?


If so, it looks like someone bypassed your clutch interlock circuit, or you never had one to begin with.

I actually recommend bypassing the interlock circuit so you can start the car without pushing the clutch. If the interlock relay fails, you'll be stuck.

So as long as everything else works the way it should, I personally say there's no need to "fix" anything. Just make sure you're in neutral and/or pressing the clutch down when you start the engine.

Welcome BTW

[upstate240sx]

exactly what he said, welcome x2, make sure you do push in the clutch though, or neutral so you dont move the car when u turn the engine over.

[surreybc]

Originally Posted by harbs13

I recently got a 89 240 that came with a dual cam engine and the problem i have is that the car starts up without pushing the clutch in. Does anyone have any suggestions to what could be causing this?

there is supposed to be interlock clutch switch on your clutch pedal. for safety, i would reinstate it. someone has bypassed it.

when this switch is closed the wire connects to ground and sends ground to the interlock relay. all you do is put a penny to bridge switch or just connect a wire directly to ground to bypass.