Clutch pedal switch on steering column

[marriest]

Is there any info on the Clutch pedal switch on steering column?

Part of starter system with 2 purple wires. I guess it keeps you from starting car in gear.

My car will not start and I am wondering if there is an issue with this switch.

Where is it and how do you get to it?

Terry Marries 126479N641885

[boomer632]

Please define "will not start" If the part is working correctly, no power reaches the starter if clutch is not depressed. Ive never really heard of that part failing. Make sure the linkage is connected to clutch pedal lever. Follow purple wire.. cant miss it.

[marriest]

Turn the key and nothing happens. No click nothing.

[x66 714]

You could bypass the switch by connecting the 2 purple wires together. Make sure it's out of gear with parking brake on. If the switch is the problem, the car will start.....Joe

[David K]

What pdeal setup and transmission does your car have?

[marriest]

My car still has the machinal linkage from the transmission to the steering column.

To start the car it has to be in reverse with the clutch in.

The two purple wires are on top of steering column next to the firewall.

This issue started at a car show where someone recommend tapping the starter and low

and behold it started. So I assumed solenoid I replaced but still dead. Bench tested

starter worked fine. At a loss for where to look next.

Thanks

Terry