Car won't start!...and it's not the Steering Lock...

wheee!

FIXED!!!

I removed the clutch switch, opened it up, sanded the two sets of contacts and reassembled the switch. I now have zero ohms between the pins while clutch is depressed and the car fires everytime!!!!

Thank you 370Z.com Pit Crew!!! ++++ to everyone for helping!

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b15

Boom. Now pull that steering lock fuse again!

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ugh.... unfortunately, I have to leave it in until the new steering lock goes in this week or next.... Parts came in last week but I am waiting for an appointment with my favourite dealer.

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Bad Boy

How the hell did you remove it? I'm having the same issues and All I was able to do was unplug it. I tried using a wrench to get to the little nut but it wasn't budging, the metal frame surrounding the whole thing was bending a little so I didn't wanna force it...
I think Ima just take it to the dealer...

mults

For the clutch pedal switch, there is a welded 14mm square on the bracket that needs to be held with a wrench while you loosen the jam nut on the switch. Mine was tight as heck and it took a little bit to get it loose. I changed the one for the clutch pedal 3 weeks ago (about $26) and the issue went away for good...

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Bad Boy

To be clear... both the outside welded and the inside nut are 14mm?
I did notice that the one on the outside is welded, but must it really be held in place if its welded?
I just went through my tool box and have all sorts of different wrenches except the 14mm
I tried using the adjustable wrench, but it never stays held on...
Plus how the hell did you guys manage to work with such confined space? The smallest wrench I can find is 6" and even that's too long...

jadeb0x

Same issue that I've been dealing with, thanks for the info!

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wheee!

It's a PITA for sure. Keep in mind a new switch doesn't mean the problem is gone for good. The new switches are the same as the old ones and they will fail the same as the originals. Eventually, you will need to sand the connections or replace the switch again.

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SouthArk370Z

Sanding the contacts is not the best solution. The contacts should be burnished (polished). Sanding leaves scratches that promote corrosion and erosion. You can get a contact burnishing tool at most electrical supply stores for $5 or so.

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