There is no clutch or starter position sensor. Maybe it could be the neutral switch, but doubtful. If you disengage(push clutch pedal to floor)the clutch it will enable the starter to turn. Pumping the clutch pedal should not have anything to do with it. Maybe your floor mat is all bunched up under the clutch pedal, and not allowing a full stroke all the time? Good luck.

 

Or the 11 yearold switch is stuck

 

That would be my guess. A faulty switch under the cluth pedal.

 

Thanks guys.

When i say clutch position sensor I meant neutral switch. I tend to use them interchangeably even though I shouldn't.

I'm going to go and check the switch out later and hopefully I can clean it up a little and save it.

 

My car did this a few times in the winter, and then stopped doing it. Never did figure out why. Curious to see if a cause is found.

 

Just to clarify - there is a difference between the clutch switch and neutral switch.

They are 2 separate parts. Neutral switch is on the transmission (by the reverse switch). Clutch switch is on the clutch pedal linkage.

Neutral switch has no influence on whether the car will start, it just tells the ECU if you're in gear or not so that the ECU can better control the engine (adjust IAC duty cycles).

A bad clutch switch will not let the car start.

 

I'd put money on the clutch switch. There's a DIY tip to bypass it on the forums here from someone who had the same problem (His wouldn't start at all), if you do that and it starts every time, it's definitely the switch. Just don't crank it in gear with the clutch out :lol:

Nathan