2004 Vue 2.2L 5spd - Clutch Safety Switch

ejscarfo · 01-30-2015, 01:32 PM

I've been thru only one switch so far in over 100k. The first time, it was an easy diagnostic, I'd depress the clutch, turn the key and nothing. Then I would let up on the clutch, depress again and it would start. Now I am getting that again so I ordered a new part as no one in the neighborhood has it currently in stock. It won't be here until next week so here's my question. Should the switch actually go while I am waiting for the new part, can I just jump out the 2 wires temporarily? Will it hurt anything in the electrical system? Obviously, I would only do this in an emergency and with the car out of gear.

underthehood · 01-30-2015, 02:57 PM

No harm in jumping it. Most of my man shift cars I just did that anyway. Just remember to always put the clutch in or stick it in neutral

tcndeb · 02-02-2015, 09:03 PM

My switch is also headed south after 250,000 miles. I assume there is no adjustment on these switches?

tcndeb · 02-16-2015, 12:23 PM

Pulled my switch, seperated the case, cleaned all the black junk out of the contact area, put in a little dielectric grease, reassembled and the thing works great now. Very easy to refurb.

bk63 · 02-18-2015, 03:01 PM

I have 160 thousand miles now and never had an issue but I have had other Chevy vehicles over the years where I just jumpered the wire harness with a paper clip. I guess I'll have to check this in the spring. I'm starting to wonder what might go at this mileage as I'm doing a 100 mile a day round trip commute for another 8 to 12 months. I'm driving home every night at midnight wondering how long this thing is gonna last.

tcndeb · 02-23-2015, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bk63

I have 160 thousand miles now and never had an issue but I have had other Chevy vehicles over the years where I just jumpered the wire harness with a paper clip. I guess I'll have to check this in the spring. I'm starting to wonder what might go at this mileage as I'm doing a 100 mile a day round trip commute for another 8 to 12 months. I'm driving home every night at midnight wondering how long this thing is gonna last.

Don't know your year or engine, but I've got 240,000 on mine. I also drive a 100 mile round trip comute.

01-30-2015, 01:32 PM	#1
ejscarfo Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 132	2004 Vue 2.2L 5spd - Clutch Safety Switch I've been thru only one switch so far in over 100k. The first time, it was an easy diagnostic, I'd depress the clutch, turn the key and nothing. Then I would let up on the clutch, depress again and it would start. Now I am getting that again so I ordered a new part as no one in the neighborhood has it currently in stock. It won't be here until next week so here's my question. Should the switch actually go while I am waiting for the new part, can I just jump out the 2 wires temporarily? Will it hurt anything in the electrical system? Obviously, I would only do this in an emergency and with the car out of gear. ... --------------------------- 2004 Saturn Vue FWD 5 spd 2014 Honda Accord LX 2013 Honda Civic LX 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 1985 Pontiac Trans Am

01-30-2015, 02:57 PM	#2
underthehood Master Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rockford IL area Posts: 2,396 1999 SL2 2004 VUE 2.2L	Re: 2004 Vue 2.2L 5spd - Clutch Safety Switch No harm in jumping it. Most of my man shift cars I just did that anyway. Just remember to always put the clutch in or stick it in neutral ... 2006 Toyota Highlander (rare 4 cyl AWD) 2001 Toyota Highlander V6 AWD creampuff Daughter got her own! 2005 Lexus ES330 Dream Ride

02-02-2015, 09:03 PM	#3
tcndeb Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 201 tcndeb's Photos 2004 VUE 2.2L	Re: 2004 Vue 2.2L 5spd - Clutch Safety Switch My switch is also headed south after 250,000 miles. I assume there is no adjustment on these switches? ... '04 Base Model Vue, 2.2, 5 Speed

02-16-2015, 12:23 PM	#4
tcndeb Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 201 tcndeb's Photos 2004 VUE 2.2L	Re: 2004 Vue 2.2L 5spd - Clutch Safety Switch Pulled my switch, seperated the case, cleaned all the black junk out of the contact area, put in a little dielectric grease, reassembled and the thing works great now. Very easy to refurb. ... '04 Base Model Vue, 2.2, 5 Speed

02-18-2015, 03:01 PM	#5
bk63 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,014	Re: 2004 Vue 2.2L 5spd - Clutch Safety Switch I have 160 thousand miles now and never had an issue but I have had other Chevy vehicles over the years where I just jumpered the wire harness with a paper clip. I guess I'll have to check this in the spring. I'm starting to wonder what might go at this mileage as I'm doing a 100 mile a day round trip commute for another 8 to 12 months. I'm driving home every night at midnight wondering how long this thing is gonna last.

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