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.
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
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What does it fit?
Emissions
Emissions do not apply.
Warranty
1 year
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Stretching my throw out bearing's life just a little bit longer. Next I may put a remote start in.
Works as it is should. Pain in the ass to install. Feel like this something a DIY could make at home.
When I first got it. I was skeptical about how difficult it is to install. But if you look at the instructions it is incredibly easy that you'll have it installed in less than a minute. After that it's important to remember that now you'll be starting you're miata without pushing the clutch so make sure to get into the habit of starting it not in gear. Lest you want to do a bunny hop forwards.
i mean so easy & at a great price, HOW could you NOT
I first tried installing according to the FM instructions, which did help with orientation, but had to pivot my strategy.
Instead of rotating the clip onto the switch and over top, I ended up sitting it on top, just above the switch. Then, I pressed the switch in with one finger and slid the clip down over top of it until it stayed in place.
Definitely tight and a little frustrating, but I don’t see any other way to complete the same change without this clip.