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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Do anyone have a complete write up installing the MSD 2 step? Want to install mine through the clutch and want to know the exact wires to connect with. Thanks
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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I used the starter safety switch for mine. I pulled the factory wires out of that switch and connected them, so now the car starts without pressing the clutch in (be careful!!). I took the msd 2 step activation wire and ran it to one side of the switch, then ran the other side to a ground. So when the clutch is pushed all the way to the floor the 2 step is activated, and it shuts off as soon as soon as the pedal moves.
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So u used the solid blue wire for the ground instead of the blue/white for 12v. Sweet deal man. I think I can deal without using the clutch to start the car.
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Yep, solid blue wire. Just always remember to take the car out of gear before starting it with that safety switch disabled!!!
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Preciate it man.
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What wires does the starter safety exactly consist of? Like colors and what not? And where is it located? I wanna wire mine the same way
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i've searched all over, and none of these threads give me the answers i need either. i have the "8733" 2 step. 97 c5. what wire do i hook up to ground and what wire do i hook up to the clutch switch? there is a blue wire and a blue/white wire coming out of the box. also, there are two switches for the clutch. the one up top (clutch engaged) has a purple wire and gray wire. And the switch at the floor (clutch fully disengaged) has a purple wire and a yellow wire. please help!!!!!
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