Disengaging Neutral Sfaety Switch
10-25-2010, 05:13 PM
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Disengaging Neutral Sfaety Switch
I was wondering if there is a simple way to disengage the neutral safety switch in a 996. In the past I Would just unplug the switch and jump it. I looked under the dash briefly when I first got the car and didn't locate the switch. Thanks.
10-25-2010, 05:19 PM
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Yes that is what I'm talking about. Sounds good to me, I wasn't sure if it would effect anything else on the car. I know some of the newer cars it will mess with the throttle mapping.
10-25-2010, 05:30 PM
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10-25-2010, 07:01 PM
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Drifting
10-25-2010, 07:26 PM
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Drifting
I just put a zip tie on mine several years ago. And it does not effect the cruise control, mine still turns off when you push in the clutch. With a zip tie if you want to reverse it you just cut the zip tie and your are back to the oem set up.
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10-25-2010, 08:23 PM
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There are two switches down there on the clutch pedal. One you can zip tie (clutch safety switch)and other you can unplug and remove (prevents you from starting the car unless you foot is on the pedal...
10-25-2010, 08:40 PM
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Since clutch interlock switches have been the norm for years many drivers of manuals get sloppy or forgetful and the switch saves them and the car.
For others who primarily see automatics it is even worse. They'll step on the brake instead of the clutch.
Frankly, I'd leave the switch active.
Sincerely,
Macster.
10-25-2010, 11:46 PM
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Drifting
The switch I have zip tied is the one that senses whether the clutch in pressed for starting the car. Ironically I think I still press in the clutch almost every time I start the car.
10-26-2010, 12:24 AM
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As someone mentinoned, there are two switches on the clutch pedal. This one you can bypass (jumping the connections) but with the side effects Macster mentioned.
The other one affects mapping and cruise control like redridge said.
The other one affects mapping and cruise control like redridge said.
10-26-2010, 12:55 AM
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As someone mentinoned, there are two switches on the clutch pedal. This one you can bypass (jumping the connections) but with the side effects Macster mentioned.
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The other one affects mapping and cruise control like redridge said.
Attachment 483937
The other one affects mapping and cruise control like redridge said.
10-26-2010, 10:01 AM
#13
There is a photo in this thread which shows both switches. The clutch starter switch is light grey.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-the-car.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-the-car.html
10-26-2010, 02:58 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Wet blanket here.
There was an incident a while back where a mechanic or valet started a car in gear, which took off and wrecked. The owner was unable to collect because he had disabled the safety switch which would have prevented the accident. Be careful what you wish for.
There was an incident a while back where a mechanic or valet started a car in gear, which took off and wrecked. The owner was unable to collect because he had disabled the safety switch which would have prevented the accident. Be careful what you wish for.