What is a clutch disable switch?

What is a clutch disable switch?

The clutch safety switch prevents the engine from starting without depressing the clutch, obviously a remote starter cannot depress the clutch, hence why the bypass is required.

Is a clutch switch necessary?

Registered. It’s a cut off switch to stop the bike starting in gear with the clutch engaged. You don’t ‘need’ it but it’s your own fault if you start your bike in gear and it fooks off down the road without you.

Where does my Clutch safety switch hookup to?

The clutch lever safety switch is a single pole, double throw (SPDT) switch located on the left-side handlebar at the clutch lever. When the clutch lever is in the released (clutch engaged) position, the safety switch is connected to the gear selector safety switch.

Does the clutch safety switch connect to the starter?

The clutch switch in your Chevy is designed to start the engine when the clutch pedal is depressed. The switch completes a circuit connected to the engine starter. This safety feature will disable the starting process when your foot is not stepping on the clutch. The clutch switch is similar to the brake light switch, located near the brake pedal.

What is a clutch pedal safety switch?

The clutch safety switch is designed to close and provide electricity when the pedal is depressed. However, if the switch fails, it will not be able to provide power for the starting circuit. This will lead to a vehicle that does not start when the key is turned, even if the pedal is depressed.

Where is the clutch safety switch at?

The clutch switch is normally located underneath the dash, and prevents you from starting the vehicle to start while it is in gear. The clutch switch is attached to the pedal linkage and is activated by the clutch pedal arm when the clutch is pushed down. This safety device was installed to prevent the driver from losing control of the vehicle.

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