I have a question. When the clutch is pressed, i noticed that there are two push buttons under the dash, by the clutch. When i press the clutch 1 push button switch pops out and when the clutch is fully pressed down, it pushes another push button switch in. What are these two for? Which one is for the car to start? If you need further explanation, let me know. Thanks

 

clutch safety switch probably

 

The clutch interlock switch is the one on the engine side. I believe this is the one verified when starting the engine.

The cruise cancel switch is the one on the drivers side of the pedal assembly.

Dave

 

Yeah, one is to prevent engine starting without the clutch depressed, and the other is to cancel the cruise control as soon as you tap the clutch (otherwise the engine could rev to redline).

 

Thanks alot for the info. If the cruise control one is not plugged, will that prevent my cruise control from working?

 

I am still trying to figure out what size acorn nut I need for this mod. So far No place has had it.

 

In mine it looks like the wires would have to be cut. Don't see a coupler/connector there...

 

The connector is on a little tab right behind the push button. Why did Nismo14 say this was a mod?

 

The mod is to bypass the clutch switch.

 

if you bypass the clutch switch will that allow you to put remote start on the car?

B

 

You can put a remote start on without doing that I believe, but yes.

 

well, i have remote start on my 5spd. I dont know how they did it though. SO, which one is for the car to start? the one nearest the engine or the one nearest the driver?

 

I didnt know if you could do it or not anyway. I know the place that put my alarm on wouldnt put the remote start on for some reason i always thought is was because you couldnt.

B

 

you could physically do it but it is illegal. You have to leave the car in neutral or else it will take off if you leave it in gear when you remote start it. Its very dangerous so alot of places wont bother to do it. It also bypasses the clutch switch because i can now turn on my car without pressing the clutch. Thats not that good because if i leave it in gear and someone. that doesnt know any better, turns the key it will jump forward or backward if left in reverse !!!

 

I'm pretty sure some pros do remote start for 5-speeds and they have some way to make it know whether the car is in neutral or not, and only start the car if it is in neutral. There was a big remote start thread a while back.

 

Neutral safety switch.

 

the reverse/neutral switch can be used to allow the car to remote start if in neutral.

 

Whoever installed yours should be shot for leaving it like that. Its unsafe and not good practice.

Of course shameless plug for myself..I would have done it right.

Who did the install?

 

The button closer to the firewall is the one to bypass. Either through grounding or via relay.

 

what the hell would you need that for? Just ground it.

 

i have never noticed these buttons before

 

I think I'll just wait till I get an RS installed from you.

 

Have you ever stuck your head down in the dash by the clutch pedal?

 

Good idea NoOb

 

I have had this type of remote start for about 4 years. On my 240sx, Rx7 and now on my mAx. Im use to it. Its not a problem for me. My cousin did the install for free. I have a prestige pager alarm w/ remote start, shock sensor(which comes standard), a glass sensor, rear trunk release and my trunk/hood have a switch in case anyone tries to open my hood or open my trunk !!!

 

Heh, nobody who doesn't know better would ever have my car keys. Period.

Dave

 

Nonetheless your cousin should learn how to do it Right AND Safely.

 

This is completely FALSE. When done right, your car will not even attempt to start if left in gear.

 

Is it safe to put a TV in your dash (you look at your favorite scene in a movie, get distracted, crash and die!!)
Is it safe to get 20% tints(god forbid a black car with no headlights is coming to t-bone you and you happen to be in a place w/ poor lighting)
Is driving over 55/65 safe(you could get a blow out and lose control. You could also get pulled over, get so many tickets, arrive late to work, get fired, not have any money to pay your rent, get your house repo'd, be stranded on the street w/ your family, have your son get sick cause of the cold weather and die!!!!)

Things/actions are only as safe as the person practicing them. I have had my cars done like this for years now and have never had a problem. Can you make it safe for me for free? If so, I would be more than happy to bring it to you.

 

Its not the point, when it is possible to do something safely, that should be common practice. All it takes is one time for anyone to leave that car in gear. DOesnt have to be you, even someone just reaching in bumps it and you have a problem.

Would I do it for free? No sorry I would not. If you were one of my customers and you were getting a remote start, then yes it would be included. No offense intended here, but I do run a business and free just doesnt fit into my schedule. With the exception of alot of close friends and family. Although I would be more than happy to explain to you or your cousin how to do this properly. Being that he already installed the remote start I would think it wouldnt be that difficult for him to go back in a change a few things.

 

I just did a 5spd swap on my car and have no clutch interlock switch thing on my pedal(been bypassed because the clutch pedal didnt come with it)...

I have the RSX 3.5 which I installed with your help, i'd like to know how you can use the neutral/reverse switch to stop the remote start from starting the car unless it is in neutral.

I've been meaning to figure this out but have been a little lazy, and im scared that if some noob messes with my remote and starts the car its gonna jump forward if left in gear.

 

Much easier to explain if you wanna gimme a call...

732-572-1969
732-921-9046

 

Whats the 572 #? I only have the other one lol

 

The shop line

 

want the fax too?

 

Well, thank you for your support. I dont know how this even started because i just wanted to know what the push button was for!!! lol.. Thanks to everyone for the support and explanations. I think i figured out why my cruise control doesnt work.