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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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Clutch interlock switch

The clutch interlock switch is kind of fussy on this 86 Aerostar I just got. I was going to put a new one in, but I'd be even happier if I could just bypass it. Is this possible, and if so, how do you do it? Thanks.
 
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Is that the switch that only allows the starter to engage when the clutch is released? I guess you can run a wire directly from the ignition switch to the starter relay. The same switch may also be used to switch off the cruise control, so I would not just bypass it, unless they are separate switches.
 
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It's the switch that only allows the starter to operate when the pedal is depressed. It has a rod that's connected to the upper part of the pedal, and acts like a plunger. It has a wiring clip attached to it, and I was thinking maybe I could short the wiring clip or something.
This van doesn't have cruise control, so that's not a problem.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rosett
It's the switch that only allows the starter to operate when the pedal is depressed. It has a rod that's connected to the upper part of the pedal, and acts like a plunger. It has a wiring clip attached to it, and I was thinking maybe I could short the wiring clip or something.
This van doesn't have cruise control, so that's not a problem.
That circuit should be a part of the starter relay circuit. Try disconnecting a wire at the switch on the clutch pedal & see if that allows the starter to operate without the pedal.
 
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