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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: specialk on December 12, 2010, 12:04:09 PM

Title: TJ clutch switch
Post by: specialk on December 12, 2010, 12:04:09 PM

I believe my clutch switch is starting to go.  I have had a few instances in recent weeks when the TJ won't start.   

I've been reading that it can be by passed. So..what's better to do? By pass or replace? 

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: Immortal on December 12, 2010, 02:18:40 PM

I bypassed mine... love it!! Don't have to worry about it not starting because I am unable to depress the clutch down far enough when my nose is aimed skyward.

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: Vinman on December 12, 2010, 02:34:08 PM

Isn't there a fuse you either remove or install on the TJ's to bypass the clutch interlock?

Vince

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: BEZZ on December 12, 2010, 03:20:44 PM

In my old TJ I put the fuse in the auto trans slot to bypass the need for the clutch switch...worked like a dream.

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: Spinalguy on December 13, 2010, 02:43:48 PM

i bypassed my clutch within 1 week of buying the jeep new. :)

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: specialk on December 13, 2010, 02:52:13 PM

Bypass it is!   I've read that by adding the fuse to fuse block to bypass, the 4x4 light always stays on.   Going to try it with a spare fuse to see if that happens and if it does I'll just put the wires together at the switch.

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: FiEND on December 13, 2010, 02:54:45 PM

just like you to take the bypass

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on December 13, 2010, 03:00:00 PM

I'm bypassed and my 4x4 light does not stay on. 

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: AV.NINE on December 13, 2010, 06:15:08 PM

Put a 20amp fuse in the "auto trans" outlet behind the glove box. Problem solved.

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: AMCJeep on December 14, 2010, 06:34:01 AM

Just an FYI,

The fuse trick does not work on 2005-6 Rubicons.   >:(
When you shift into 4 lo it's automatically bypassed.

Title: Re: TJ clutch switch
Post by: specialk on December 14, 2010, 08:18:42 AM

Mine's an 04 Rubi.   20 Amp fuse works great!  No lights on the dash.  Just have remember to take it out of gear before starting up  8)