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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Alright so I'm having some type of starting problem with my car. When I push the clutch and turn the key, nothing happens, the engine isn't trying to turn over, its just the usual lights on the dash board. I'll have to keep doing this a few times before the car finally starts. This doesn't always happen when i try to start my car, there are times when i get in it and it will start like there is no problem. I'm not sure of what the problem is, any input would help. Thanks
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Sounds like it might be the switch underneath the clutch pedal that is causing the problem,
try to check that the button is contacting the pedal fully when engaged
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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If you have an adjustible Clutch master, it could be adjusted out too far. When I had my old RAM stock/adjustible, I would have it so far out, that I had to stand on the pedal.

My new Tick Perf Master is adjusted perfect and acts like stock.
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Originally Posted by casca2001
Sounds like it might be the switch underneath the clutch pedal that is causing the problem,
try to check that the button is contacting the pedal fully when engaged
I was thinking the same thing, but i wasn't sure of the proper name for that "Button".
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my starter took a crap a while back, wouldnt make any noise at all. R&R, fixed the problem
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here's another thought from another forum...a quick check, too......



Well after changing the fuel filter and checking the fuel pump, the car still would turn over but not start. I started checking fuses and relays. It turned out to be the ignition relay. I switched the ignition relay with the starter relay and the car wouldn't turn over after that so I knew that was it.

Part was $9.99 and $1,000,000 worth of frustration and aggravation....I had just gotten rid of my daily driver and am driving my SS to work until I can get my new Sierra. So needless to say I was a little unsettled but my neighbor helped me out by letting me drive his car this last week.

Anyway, I haven't heard of this issue before so here's one for the archives!
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