Clutch Start cancel switch - only way to start my 97 tacoma

Ok so as the title states here currently the only way I can start my 97 tacoma is to press the clutch start cancel switch.

I have recently found out this switch is actually intended for the purpose of hills etc so you can start the truck in gear.

obviously it works fine when hitting the start cancel button first but this seems like a problem to me even though it may be a good theft deterrent ha.

Is there a sensor etc that could be out and causing this? is something wrong with my clutch?

I should also mention its a 4wd and obviously a manual.

Thanks in advance for the help guys

Zach

 

Sounds like bad switch on your clutch pedal. So if you push clutch in as far as you can still no connection?

 

There is a switch under the dash that your clutch pedal is attached to. Replace that.

 

I don't understand what you said about the clutch cancel button being used to start the truck in gear. Is that possible? If I would try to start the engine with it in gear and the clutch out, well, something bad would happen. Am I missing something here?

I always use with the cluth cancel button to start my truck, it's easier, but it's gotta be in neutral.

 

Yup, its to get u out of shitty situations when your engine is dead

 

Sweet thanks for the advice! I'll definitely check that first

on a bright note it looks like that switch is only about $25 so that should be a cheap fix too I was worried it would be much worse news

Zach

 

That bolt came loose on mine and was causing the most heinous rattle for a day...

 

Did tightening the bolt under the dash correct your problem? My 96 manual only starts with the clutch start cancel button rn

 

Considering it’s been almost 7 years since anyone has replied I’d say, yes.
Try replacing the switch is a sure bet, otherwise check and see if yours is loose.

 

When the truck fails to start, keep the key in the ignition turned all the way to the start position and pump the clutch. If the truck starts, this indicates the clutch switch is intermittently failing.