Clutch switch override
Clutch switch override
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Description
When you press on your clutch pedal to start the car, you're putting a fair load on your thrust bearing with no oil pressure. With an aftermarket clutch, it`s even worse. This damages your engine every time you start the car. To prevent this damage, we recommend disabling the starter interlock, especially with a stronger clutch installed. This lets you start the car in neutral without touching the clutch, taking all that load off the thrust bearing.
We used to recommend doing some wiring to bypass the switch. Bill Bowser had a better idea. His little clip makes the job easy. Instead of messing around with wiring, it simply slips over the switch and holds it closed all the time. It`s made of stainless steel and has a reinforcing ridge down the center. Inexpensive, installs in seconds and completely reversible.
Fits all manual transmission NA and NB Miatas, including the Mazdaspeed. Highly recommended for any car with an aftermarket clutch. Included with FM Level 1 and Level 2 clutches. Note that while it might fit later Miatas (we haven't checked), we don't recommend it as they have more advanced electronics and the use of this could cause unexpected issues.
Since the purpose of this part is to defeat the starter interlock, it should be obvious that it will now be possible to start the car while in gear. This has potential for havoc, damage and injury. You will be responsible for ensuring this does not happen.
Instructions
Shipping
$9.99 flat rate shipping. Orders over $40 ship for free in the US!
Details
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What does it fit?
Fits: 1990-1997, 1999-2005, 2004-2005 MSM
Emissions
Emissions do not apply.
Warranty
1 year
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The clamp works as it should. I remove it before long trips, so I can use cruise control. I really like that it’s easily reversible. Once you install it a few times it gets a bit easier to do it by feel. You can definitely make a clamp yourself, but the amount of time it takes to make the measurements cuts and bends, you’re better off just buying this one.
Hi Alan, we're glad to hear you are enjoying our clutch switch override! Do you have an aftermarket cruise control system? This part is fully compatible with the factory cruise control system, so if you're having issues with a factory cruise control system, please reach out to our Customer Support Team to help figure out what might be going on. Thanks again!
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Installed it without removing the seat. If I was going to do it again I would remove the seat (don’t forget to detach the electrical harness for the seat belt warning light). Not easy to get your hands in where they need to go especially if you’re bent over the edge of the seat upside down with a flashlight in your teeth and you’re 60. The picture installation instructions were helpful. A perfect fit as with everything I’ve bought from FM so far. Love this company.
Exactly what I needed! I will say that the instructions were very helpful but correct in that it takes some time and feel to get the clip in the correct position over the switch while upside-down in the cramped footwell!
Stretching my throw out bearing's life just a little bit longer. Next I may put a remote start in.