Jump to content
Ecoboost Owner Forums

Neutral saftey switch


Recommended Posts

My car won't start 91 s h o it says 24 valve Manuel and I'm thinking it is the neutral safety switch but I can't find it!!! is it on the transmission under the pedal where?? I can start it by popping the clutch but it just clicks a noise

in inthe area of the glove compartment when I turn the key I have my foot all the way in the clutch and my foot on the brake and it still won't start.. not in any gears

Edited by Diane
Pushed wrong mey
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Welcome!  Since you have a 1991 SHO, you may not get much response here.  This is the EcoBoost forum for SHOs from 2010 and newer.  

With that said, many of us have had older SHOs as well, and are car enthusiasts in general.  Since your '91 is a manual transmission, it will not have a neutral safety switch.  Those are only on the Automatic version.  Instead, you will have a Clutch Pedal Position switch that closes the circuit when the clutch is fully depressed.  

Please clarify your comment "I can start it by popping the clutch but it just clicks a noise."  Are you saying the car will start and run if you pop the clutch, but if you try to start it using the starter motor it only clicks?  If so, have you checked to make sure the battery cables are clean and tightly connected to the battery?  Is the battery holding a good charge?  If you turn on your headlights and try to start the car, do the headlights dim when you turn the key to the Start position?  

Finally, do you have a multimeter or test light along with a second person that can help with some diagnostics, such as turning the ignition key while you check for voltage in a few places?

-Rod

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...