Yoges_96_Z28

I have a 1996 Z28 M6 with 34,220 Miles on it.
lately it has been getting harder to start.
Over the weekend i went to put it out in front and it wouldn't start, it had power, the clutch was in, turned key..nothing.
turned the key back and let the clutch out.
turned the key, pressed the clutch in, at a certain point where the clutch was, it started up.
Today it took me a few minutes to find that spot again, could this be the beginin of a major problem???

Could it be some kind of switch or solenoid from the ignition switch to the cluch

Any help would be greatly appreciated..

Note: When I turn the key all power goes on, but it doesn't even crank. I found that I need to play with the cluch a little bit untill I hit the right spot then it'll crank right up..

BPS

If its been getting harder over time it may be the fuel pump.
Try turning the ignition on for 10 sec a few times and then turn it over. That will cause the fuel pump to cycle a few times - if it starts after that - then it's likely the FP.

Yoges_96_Z28

I tried that, doesn't help.
i need to keep playing with the cluch in order to get it started.. souns weired i know but that's what has been working for me until now.

x7x7

If you get under the dash you should be able to see a switch that gets pushed in when the clutch pedal is pushed (neutral start switch I think), sounds like that might be your problem. I haven't ever taken a good look at it so I'm not sure if it can somehow be fixed otherwise I would just replace it.

Yoges_96_Z28

Thank, I'll take a look at that after work tonight. is there a way to By-pass the switch??

mr diabolical

yes but then your car will start with no clutch pushed in.

Yoges_96_Z28

I don't have a problem with that, how can i do this?

ASIM

Just a suggestion:

Any auxsil. plugged into the battery? I had the power wire for my stereo wired right to the positive of the battery and after a few years it became coroded. I would try cranking the car a few times and get just a clicking sound, then wait a few seconds and it would fire right up.

...sounds electrical none the less.

Asim

Yoges_96_Z28

Stereo is wired up through the factory lines.. When I turn the key I get no noise from the engine, dash lightup and radio plays. I'm leaning twards the Neutral Start Switch, wich i will check today.
-thanks,

Zepher

I had that problem on 2 cars, my 86 Trans Am and 96 Camaro.
I just clipped the 2 wires off of the switch and wired them together.
I think the switch isn't very expensive. I think that you should just replace it.

Yoges_96_Z28

those were my thoughts...
where is it located?
what does it look like?

I appreciate all the help you guys have given me, with last two question answered I will be on my way a getn' my BABY back to normal..

thanks, again

Zepher

I am not sure how many switches you have on your clutch pedal, but it's attached to the bracket where the clutch pedal is.
Should have 2 heavy gauge wires going to the switch.
I can check tomorrow on my brothers 96 6 speed and let you know what colors they are and take a picture if I can get up in there.

Yoges_96_Z28

I would really appreciate that, Zepher.
thanks again everyone!

Yoges_96_Z28

Called the dealer this morning to see how much the sensor costs and how much they would install it for:
Clutch Pedal Position Sensor $ 9.45
Instalation $ 120.95
Total of $ 142.40 w/Tax
I think i'll try it my self.....

Zepher

Ya, install it your self. I don't see why they are charging 2 hours to install that small switch.