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Offline specialk

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TJ clutch switch
« 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? 
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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Vinman

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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #2 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?

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Offline BEZZ

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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2010, 02:43:48 PM »
i bypassed my clutch within 1 week of buying the jeep new. :)
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Offline specialk

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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2010, 02:54:45 PM »
just like you to take the bypass
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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2010, 03:00:00 PM »
I'm bypassed and my 4x4 light does not stay on. 
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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2010, 06:15:08 PM »
Put a 20amp fuse in the "auto trans" outlet behind the glove box. Problem solved.

Offline AMCJeep

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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: TJ clutch switch
« Reply #10 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)
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