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GRAYWOLFGRAPHICS
11-06-2007, 08:33 PM
As a trail rig i dont like the neutral switch. Bypassing this is EASY and can be done in a matter of minutes.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd99/graywolfgraphics/clutchswitchtail.jpg

Unplug this wire harness from under the dash. It has 2 black wire one with a red srtipe and one with a yellow stripe. Yes this is the same one that goes to the starter sloenoid or clicky starter fix relay. it has 2 female connectors at the pedal and a clip connector to the rest of the harness. push the tab in and pull apart.

I cut the fermale ends off. Stripped the ends and soldered it together. Then i put heatshrink on it. Notice in the pic i folded the end over while it was still hot.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd99/graywolfgraphics/clutchswitchtail2.jpg


Next plug it back in and check for proper starter operation. Enjoy.


NOTE please try one mod at a time. Especially electrical, as you will find it is easier to trouble if something goes wrong.


GRAYWOLF GRAPHICS WILL NOT BE HALD RESPONSIBLE FOR AND DAMAGE DONE WHILE ATTEMPTING THE ABOVE HOW-TO. IT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY. PLEASE ENJOY THIS HOW-TO AS IT IS INTENDED FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO SAY "I DID THAT"....
WVhillbilly
11-06-2007, 08:40 PM
Thanks, I'll probably end up doing that with mine. I don't much care for that switch either, not on the trail.
redbeard
11-06-2007, 08:54 PM
I always thought they would fail naturally over time, it is good to know you can manually make something stop working.
nice write up.
GRAYWOLFGRAPHICS
11-06-2007, 08:57 PM
The problem is they usually fail in the open position causing a no start condition.
SamauriShawn
11-06-2007, 09:00 PM
I have done that mod before. One bad thing for me was my ex got in the car and started it in gear and ran into my K5. lol
Itsmejoe231
11-06-2007, 09:01 PM
If you like the safety feature but need the option on the trail to not have to push the clutch in you can put the wire through a switch and use it only when needed and not all the time.

Another good write up!!
GRAYWOLFGRAPHICS
11-06-2007, 09:58 PM
true you can cut the red/black wire and put a single throw single pole switch in it.
Danazook
11-06-2007, 10:15 PM
true you can cut the red/black wire and put a single throw single pole switch in it.

That is a good idea... I bypassed the switch on my 1ton... I was workin on it one day and went to start it... Well It was in gear and dam nearly ran me over!!
RedWolf
11-07-2007, 08:36 AM
Yup, I did that one a while back as well. Funny how some times its the cheapest easiest mods that you appreciate the most.

My favorite cheap easy mods are this one of course, along with the thumb throttle and dash mounted gauges... cheap, easy, effective. :happy
Billjohn
11-07-2007, 11:24 AM
And if you put a three way switch in there, you can wire it so that one of the positions locks it out on purpose! Just a little security when you need it... just don't make the switch obvious.
RedWolf
11-07-2007, 02:37 PM
And if you put a three way switch in there, you can wire it so that one of the positions locks it out on purpose! Just a little security when you need it... just don't make the switch obvious.

Damn Bill! I had not thought of that and now I have another project to add to my list! bigok

Good hearin from you again! :happy