1998 boxster starting issues

[1998boxster1234]

Hi everyone. I am a newbie to this site and have already found it to be very informative.

My current problem is that my car starts without having to depress the clutch......I have checked the clutch switch (on the pedal) and even replaced it as a precaution. Not sure where i should be pointing my attention, everything else seems to work fine including the cruise control.

Any pointers or advice would be GREATLY appreciated!

[Loren]

:welcome:

It sounds like someone has likely bypassed the switch circuit..

Check the wiring around the switch and the fuse panel.

[1998boxster1234]

:welcome:

It sounds like someone has likely bypassed the switch circuit..

Check the wiring around the switch and the fuse panel.

I looked around and everything looks to be normal. No jumpers, no cut wires.......

Kinda pulling my hair out here..... :cursing:

[pk2]

:welcome:

It sounds like someone has likely bypassed the switch circuit..

Check the wiring around the switch and the fuse panel.

I looked around and everything looks to be normal. No jumpers, no cut wires.......

Kinda pulling my hair out here..... :cursing:

Do a search for the hack (top/handbrake). I believe it involves bending a terminal on the back of one of the relays (so it makes no contact) and running a ground wire into the back of the same relay. Neither would really be visible with out some messing around.

Regards, PK

[1998boxster1234]

:welcome:

It sounds like someone has likely bypassed the switch circuit..

Check the wiring around the switch and the fuse panel.

I looked around and everything looks to be normal. No jumpers, no cut wires.......

Kinda pulling my hair out here..... :cursing:

Do a search for the hack (top/handbrake). I believe it involves bending a terminal on the back of one of the relays (so it makes no contact) and running a ground wire into the back of the same relay. Neither would really be visible with out some messing around.

Regards, PK

Can anyone tell me what relay # controls this switch? As for the top hack, the top will not function without the hand brake pulled and light on in the cluster, I had to repair a loose wire at the handbrake switch earlier.

:renntech: courtesy of these forums i might add

[pk2]

One of the relays (may be more) is a double wide thing (the only one up there) above the fuses.. If I have time I'll look up the number (s) It ought to be here somewhere...dyi, hacks,, look around)

PK

Edited October 10, 2010 by pk2

[Steve Tinker]

Not all countries have the clutch switch - here in Australia we don't have it. With a multi-meter, check to see if you have a voltage @ the switch.

Maybe you have an imported car.......