I have previously posted about my 1991 Explorer having problems starting and to the best of my diagnosis and from what I've read in the "Haynes Repair Manual", the problem is being caused by my clutch/starter interlock switch. I have called a Automotive Parts store and found out that a replacement would cost $45, what I am wondering is, can the interlock switch be by-passed so that I can start it without having to press the clutch peddle down.
Of course, you might tell me this would not be all that wise of an attempt, but can it be done and which wires would need to be temporarily jumped? There are 2 pink, 2 green, 1 tan with a red stripe, and 1 brown wire at the connector. In order to get the vehicle to start, I have to press the clutch several times to get it to close the contacts or could this be caused by the starter's solenoid not engaging? There have been a couple times when I pressed the peddle down and turned the key, the starter relay would click but the starter would not turn over. Is this sounding like it may be caused by the starter solenoid instead of the $45 clutch/starter interlock?
Please help, this is getting annoying and bother some, I don't mind the problem with the vehicle not starting when I can roll start it... but it is still a pest.
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