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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Clutch Interlock

Intermittently my 1988 Ranger, manual transmission will not start when the key is turned. If I put 12 volts directly to the starter relay the truck will start. Is there an easy way to temporarily bypass the clutch interlock switch for testing purposes?Thanks
 
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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If it's setup like my 85 Ranger, there's a connector on the switch above the pedal. There are only two leads in. You can disconnect the connector (it's female) and jumper the two sockets together, which bypasses the switch. I used a small piece of sheet metal, but a heavy guage jumper wire would work just as well temporarily.

This worked for me, anyhow.
 
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