Clutch Switch Repair 

my switch was ok the problem was the bracket it mounted to was bent a little and required me to press the pedal firmly against the floor, harder than usual, so I had to bend the bracket a little forward. I still cleaned the switch as shown to keep it clean.

5 years later the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you I needed this

Thank you. This was very helpful. First off, seeing the internal construction before disassembly helps with the initial disassembly, and also, your glitch with the metal tang will help me (and probably many other viewers) avoid that problem. It looks like the trick is to be careful when reassembling, to make sure the plunger is engaged past the tangs before you snap the pieces back together.

My clutch pedal bracket was bending when I tried to take nut off. Put a flat breaker bar against it to loosen nut. Very difficult to take Clutch Position Switch apart and broke part of the casing. I cleaned off the grease made the contact pins tighter, it snapped back together and adjusted the clutch pedal. Voila! It starts every time and the clutch is better. You saved me 35 bucks, so I'll pray for you. Many blessings!

Thanks for posting this. I can clearly see everything you demonstrated.

Thank you for including the segment about engaging the switch while enclosing it in its case!

Thanks for posting this video. After watching this video I was able to diagnose that my Yaris starting problem was that clutch switch. BUT, when I tried to undo the nut holding it onto the bracket, the nut is so tight I did not want to bust the bracket, so, I sprayed a mass of WD-40 into the switch, hoping that will clean off the gunk from the plunger, and keep it working better than before, when I had to play with the clutch a bit to get it to work. Seems to work well now, after the WD-40 spray job.

The hardest part is separating the two halfs of the switch. Mine was contaminated with dried grease. I'd recommend cleaning the barrel and points first with alcohol and then lightly sanding in the direction the plunger will be moving, using very fine wet/dry paper. I didn't mess with the tension on the contact arms. Works fine for now. Thanks for the upload

so helpful and humble you are. thanks for posting!!! i actually have to fix mine today. great save too.

Smart fix on the clutch safety switch. I'll try it on a Corolla I'm working on. Simple, effective and well done instruction. Thanks.

Thank you for this video! It helped me with my exact issue with my 99 Tacoma. It was very clearly explained and had a clear video as well.

Dude you are a lifesaver!! I was having no crank no start and this was so easy. Thank you 🙏

Very cool, I know what you mean by getting a "low-level rush" :) Fixed this problem today on my Subaru without the rebuild. Measured impedance 100 ohm from the dirty switch. Squirted WD40 into every possible crevice of the switch housing. Now down to 2 ohms. Works great so far.

Thanks Bro! I was about to tackle this blind so seeing it from start to finish (including some gotcha's to avoid) was incredibly helpful! Much appreciated!

Just started having this problem nice to see a repair video.

Excellent video with very good explanation on how to do the job. Was exact same problem on my 2008 Tacoma. The issue was exactly like in your video, 'gunk' on the plunger and metal tabs. We 'weekend mechanics' really appreciate a clear explanation and video to make a repair. You saved me buying new parts or ever worse, taking it to the dealer to solve. THANKS!!!

Thanks so much! Super helpful saved me a big hassle. Appreciate your great attitude and helpfulness.

Thanks for the tip. I have the same problem on my Yaris. I'll follow your guidance. .

Thanks for the sound effects... sounds like the adapter enjoyed that rub down very much:) \

Thank you soo very much for taking the time to post this.. Saved the day. !!

THANK YOUUUUUUU!!!! My friend just had problems on the road and With your help We can now fix it quickly. I mean without jamming the one prong like you did. That was also helpful because it is also good in knowing what NOT to do, LOL. Fist up, Fight for Truth.

It worked... thanks for the video.

Nice job on the recording, very helpful. I could totally see myself doing the same thing you show at 6:25 :-). Thanks for saving me from making the same mistake.

Thanks for the video, fellow coloradian here

Worked beautifully! Thanks

Great video! Thank you.

I had the same problem with my Toyota Camry. I ordered a new switch but I will take apart the bad switch and see if I can use it again as a back up.

The last time I replaced mine, I contorted myself under the dash to get it back in. The mirror method looks a lot smarter.

thankyou very much your a life saver..

Lot off thanks man From Georgia Tbilisi.

Nice job!

Awesome! I'll try this.

Great video

great video.i'm hoping it might solve my no crank on my 98 honda civic.i got good power but nothing happens when i turn the key.i had a brake light switch similar to this that went out(prolly gunked up like this video)not to mention the plastic grommets on the pedal side that break easily...anyways this was very informative as to how these parts work.thnx for the upload.

"Oh yeah, clean me, clean me!" Hahahahaha

This is a very informative video. Thanks ColoradoDemings. I have a 2007 Tacoma 5-speed and a 1994 V6 Regular Cab 5-Speed. The same problem started just yesterday with the '07. Before retrieving and disassembling the part though, I blasted some contact cleaner I had sitting around into it. There is a little hole at the end of the white plastic stem that I shot into. I also held the stem onto the wall with a small flathead screwdriver and shot around the outer edge to get inside the unit. So far so good with 100% starts. Maybe it will do the trick. If not, the upshot is that I know where the part is now and how it works, so I have a roadmap if I have to go further. Hopefully it saves a little time for someone. I'm digging the Mustang ('85 or '86?) in the garage too. I had an '88 LX 5.0. Oh boy did I do a lot donuts in that car.

Nice video! I really enjoyed seeing how the switch works internally! Ideally after cleaning there should be some lubricant added to help prevent contact corrosion, minimize wear, and reduce friction. Unfortunately I do not know which type of lubricant is appropriate. I think this is more of a short term fix rather than a long term fix. The long term fix is replacing the $25 switch. The video was great though.

thanks for the info! I wan't able to totally remove my switch (Hyundai Accent) without having to replace a plastic clip, but I backed off the nut behind the mount so the switch is more exposed, then tightened it back down. Seems to be working. I knew it wasn't a total failure from the start, because a slight rightward push on the pedal would start the car every time. Maybe the switch just got loose over the 100K+ miles.

Nice video

My 2013 tacoma clutch sometimes does not return when pushing all way down to start. Have to lift by hand . What can be sticking ?

That "gunk" you wiped off may have been dielectric grease, which you want to have.

Are these the same as a clutch control switch? Thanks

On a 1984 the switch is at the very top of the paddle assembly & impossible to get too. You didn't show taking it out or installing it I may have to take the seat out & I may not be able to get to it then ?

Thanks for the help

great video, very thoroughly explained add some character or something unique, i think you could do well on youtube my friend

Thank you buddy you just save me $40 buck I knew what was the problem but I didnt know you can clean it and bam bam thank you ma'am thank you sir

I have a 2010 Mazda 3 i touring. I have a check engine light; it goes on and off automatically if I drive around 50-100 miles. My car starts perfectly and all the gears work (manual transmission) but I get a spring squeezing sound whenever I press the clutch. Is that going to be a problem If I leave it as it is?

If u have a bad switch does it make the car shift slow or no?

I wonder if it will work if I just spray a little contact cleaner in there and twist the white button without taking it apart. I do that with the pots on my guitar amplifiers, which is the recommended procedure.

I replaced my switch. Same problem. Then put a paperclip in there, same problem. Then cleaned the connections to the starter, Bingo, been starting ever since. Hope that helps someone!

Can I eliminate that switch by connecting wires directly?

I had a new clutch put in and it started a couple times but died and turns over but won’t start any thoughts

I have a starting problem with my 97 Dodge not getting any spark to the coil change the coil changed distributor distributor plate wires cleanes all the grounds I also have an issue with pushing the clutch pedal down I'm wondering would this affect the spark to the coil if you had a faulty clutch position sensor it turns over but doesn't fire but sometimes when you press the clutch in you got nothing could this be the issue of no spark? Your help would be appreciate it thank you

I changed my clutch interlock switch. now the starter won't turn over or nothing do you know why that would be

Hey man you could do youtube seriously. Most install videos are weird and awkward but you got a thing for this i wasnt weirded out at all

guitar player?

G e n i u s ! 🤘🇬🇧

This guy is funny lol

Could this be the reason the cruise doesn't engage?

Why didn't you just buy a new switch?

4:45 you're moaning like if you...lol

OMG a new switch is $19.99, time is money!

Lol so creepy

Your visuals of the switch are terrible!!!!

Worthless info.

so helpful and humble you are. thanks for posting!!! i actually have to fix mine today. great save too.

thankyou very much your a life saver..

so helpful and humble you are. thanks for posting!!! i actually have to fix mine today. great save too.

so helpful and humble you are. thanks for posting!!! i actually have to fix mine today. great save too.

so helpful and humble you are. thanks for posting!!! i actually have to fix mine today. great save too.

thankyou very much your a life saver..