Clutch Safety Switch to Hand Safety Switch???

[Oscar]

I heard that bypassing a clutch safety switch is not advisable. However, what about installing a more accessible switch that can be turned on by simply turning on a switch by hand. I would say flipping a switch from underneath the dash by hand. Installing a switch that is more accessible by hand might be more feasible, and just as safe. On/Off switch by hand, Yes or No? I currently own a 1994 Nissan pickup that has the switch under the clutch, and is really hard to turn on.

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[Richard Kirshy]

I would suggest trying to adjust the factory clutch safety switch for proper operation.
Or perhaps replacing it if it proves to be faulty.
Just a thought here..
If the manufacturer decided not to install a more accessible switch, why would you believe it to be a better idea?

[Andrew Harris]

The point of having the clutch safety switch under the clutch is so that you must push in the clutch to start the vehicle. If you bypassed this to a switch in which you no longer needed to press the clutch in then it would still be unsafe. While you certainly can bypass the switch I would advise as the other poster stated and fix whatever problem you are having with the clutch safety switch.

[Dave Tidman]

The D21 versions of Nissan pickups were notorious for having the clutch interlock relay being intermittent or failing. The relay is in the electrical box under the hood. I had a 93 that had that issue. Keep the clutch interlock where it is, it is an important safety feature.

[Andrew Button]

I had a Datsun 620 truck that had no clutch switch. Myself I never had issues. The kid who borrowed it from me ran into a building however. I don’t recommend bypassing it.

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