DIY: Clutch Momentary Bypass Switch
 

For some people out there like me, I tend to worry about things. On all motors there are thrust bearings, [ some people call them washers ] and when you start your car after a complete cool down, these can prematurely wear. This is especially true for anyone with aftermarket heavy duty pressure plates.

I am using a momentary switch because I do not like toggle switches, since it could be easy to forget the position you left it in.The switch works hand in hand with the push " push button start ".

I am sure some people have done this though, but I am doing a complete DIY for anyone who would like to do this themselves. Hope this entertains some of you.


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Things you will need
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To do this, you will need: The push button
Wire, A dremal, shrink wrap, solder, lighter, soldering iron, light source, pick tool, flux, Philips screw driver, wire cover pliers, and electrical tape.

If you do not have what is listed above you can still do it, but this makes everything easier for you.

1. You will need to buy a push button switch ( momentary ) of course. I got mine at Radio shack for $3.17, and that was tax included. Part number if you want to call the store for an exact one is # 275-618.

2. Get a light source so you can see what you're doing. There are two switches on the clutch pedal. The first one which is on the bottom is for Cruise Control turn off switch, and the second one that is above that, way up there is for your Neutral safety start. That plug is yellow for the neutral safety plug.
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3. Take the the pick and remove 1 wire from the yellow plug.
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4. You need to remove some wire insulation so you can solder in your new lead wires.
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5. Use flux and coat the exposed wire.
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6. Cut 2 Equal length 2 foot wires.

7. Wrap the wire that you will run to your switch around the lead wire from the switch.
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8. Sodder the wires together.
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9. Use shrink wrap on the wires and use a lighter to tighten it against the wires, and then put the wire back into its plug.
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10. Repeat for the next wire.

11. Now both wires are completed, plug the yellow plug back into where it goes.
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12. Next with the the two wires twill them together and every 4-5 inches use electrical tape and wrap it around the wires to hold the twill together.
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13. Warning: This is where I placed my switch, you can place it wherever you want. I tested my leg room to make sure I never hit it, and I don't. I am 6'0 which is pretty tall for these cars.


14. Get a Philips screw driver and remove the screw.

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15. A. Find a location that will not interfere with any parts behind the plate and then dremal a hole.
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B. Put the switch in, place the shrink wrap on the wires before you sodder, then sodder and bring down the wrap and use a lighter to tighten it to the wires.
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16. This is what it looks like where I place the switch.

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17. Put the screw back in the hole.

18. That is what it looks like from the angle of where I am sitting pressing the gas pedal in at full throttle.
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19. Tie up the wires that you can, i use three small zip tires.




You are now done and your car will now like your new " clean " mod.

sorry, didnt' read the whole post, but...

you basically made a clutch kill switch? Is that what I read in the first paragraph?

No no.. I added a switch that if pressed with the push button will bypass you having to press the clutch pedal in. You can also just push the pedal in normal if you want to start that is the beauty of this switch. It is a momentary switch so it' not a toggle.

By not using the clutch on cold start ups you can save your thrust washers in the engine. This is very commonly used on cars with heavy duty pressure plates. I have talked to many reputable people that builds cars and they said this is a very good idea to have no a car. You can also look at it this way, it won't ever hurt anything.

^He basically moved the clutch kill switch from the clutch to an outside momentary so that he doesnt have to worry about thrust bearing wear on cold starts due to having to clutch in.

nice mod thanks for the diy! ill be doing this!

Np! I just thought it would be nice to try something new. ;)

EDIT.

Found it :thumbup:

On my '01 I just bypassed the "safety" measure that required you to press the clutch in to start the car. Just put in the key, turn it, and press the button.

I've been thinking after reading this DIY... What if you wire a microswitch instead? One that is "on" only when your gear lever is in first OR reverse?

Have a normally closed relay that gets charged (when acc is on) when a microswitch is depressed by the gear stick, because its either in 1st or reverse...I wonder if the wiring would just be a PITA

I always park my car is neutral and use the e-brake unless on a hill. I just like this idea since it is quick easy and reliable. Most of all though ti is effective in saving thrust washers.