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fmhnails · 12-03-2007, 10:14 AM

1993 Toyota celica ST 5speed. As my past posts show I believe I have been having problems with the clutch safety starter switch (by the way is this exactly what it is called as I am trying to google to buy one and can't find) Anyways... I am absolutley depserate!! I am currently stuck in Montreal in the middle of a snow storm and have to move the car before it is buried not to mention get back to NY for work tomorrow. Is the ANY way I can start this car???? Is it possible to disconnect this thing or something??? Please any help as soon as possible would be great.
PS sorry for being such a girl... but thought for sure a man form here could help LOL
Thanks Felicia

Doctor J · 12-03-2007, 10:59 AM

Pull connector from the switch and short the connector with the paper clip. Wrap the tape around the clip to insulate it.Hope this helps

fmhnails · 12-03-2007, 11:33 AM

Ok I will try but can you explain a little bit more please as I am a girl with no knowledge and no one around rigght now... Under the clutch pedal is a brass like square with a white button ( which pushes in) and a black stopper looking circle... do I go behind this white button to find connector?
what does connector look like?
Ok OK, by now I am sure everyone is on the floor rolling with laughter.. and I don't mind because I am sure I sound pretty bad... LOL I am willing to try if taken step by step...(ah I am sure someone out there is bored enough to want to have the fun of taking me thru the steps LOL) Actually this is beginning to sound like the beginning of a new reality show "Got a wrench, will give it a try" LOL... (much better than Paris HIlton's?)
Seriously though, thanks for sense of humour and Thanks in advance for any help! Felicia

Doctor J · 12-03-2007, 11:47 AM

The switch is the thing with the button. It should look like a cylinder with a connector on the back, or it may have 6 inch cord attached to it and it has connector at the end.You need to pull the connector apart by prssing tab that locks it. Now on the side that is not connected to the switch,called the harness side, you need to short two teminals together.Professionals are using the service wire for this but paper clip of appropriate size could work.
Driving 5 speed is a way harder then doing minor repairs yourself.
good luck