CLUTCH/START/CANCEL button

Brazos · 09-23-2011, 12:53 PM

On my '93 pickup (4cyl, 5 speed, 4wd) I have a button on the very left hand side of the dash under the A/C vent. it says:

CLUTCH
START
CANCEL

What is this button for? Sorry if it a dumb question but I did not get an owner's manual with the truck and have wondered what it is.

Thanks

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lofreqjeff · 09-23-2011, 12:59 PM

Tha button is used to start the motor without having to push the clutch to the floor first - just make sure you're not in gear, I've did that ONE time in my driveway and my truck jumped forward and almost hit my car.

I use it on the rare occasion that I stall the motor climbing up or down something and I can't take my foot off the brake to push the clutch in to restart the motor.

Terrys87 · 09-23-2011, 01:01 PM

Dont push it!!! Just kidding. If on a hill and you are afraid of rolling back you can leave the clutch out and move the truck with the ignition. Not so great in hi range but works great in low range. It will start and just give gas to go.

Also great for just reaching in and not getting into the truck for starting, not its orginal purpose, but works great. Just make sure you are in neutral or you maybe chasing it down the street or into the side of the garage.

Terrys87 · 09-23-2011, 01:02 PM

We must of posted at same time. lol.. almost did same thing only into the house.

westjohns yota · 09-23-2011, 01:19 PM

yeah first time i figured out what it did i hit my s-10 ops

91muddog · 09-23-2011, 01:57 PM

best thing ever invented

CitrusTheDragon · 09-23-2011, 02:07 PM

I had to use it because my floor button stopped working on me

ravenlord · 09-23-2011, 02:16 PM

Pretty much the greatest thing ever put into a stick shift truck.

WHEELER8688 · 09-23-2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenlord

Pretty much the greatest thing ever put into a stick shift truck.

I would rather not have any sensors at all like an older car or truck where you dont have to press the clutch in at all

CitrusTheDragon · 09-23-2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHEELER8688

I would rather not have any sensors at all like an older car or truck where you dont have to press the clutch in at all

I read somewhere about that mod.... I am kinda with you but I have to stay street legal so i have to keep somethings on my truck

Teuf · 09-23-2011, 03:52 PM

You can remove it an join the wires at that junction, no more push in clutch.

CitrusTheDragon · 09-23-2011, 03:56 PM

I see that being dangerous

Teuf · 09-23-2011, 04:03 PM

True, I should probably put it back in. Or I could hide it somewhere accessible and use it as a anti theft feature.

CitrusTheDragon · 09-23-2011, 04:20 PM

that works perfect

Brazos · 09-23-2011, 05:52 PM

Thanks everyone. That makes sense. I grew up driving a '78 Jeep and never had to push the clutch in to start it and it was never an issue. Kind of a cool feature though I am not sure how often I would use it. Now I know what it is I am almost tempted to by-pass it and go Old School.

drmix · 09-23-2011, 06:38 PM

I love my clutch start button. Its nice when you dont gotta get in your truck just to press a pedal then hop out.

James Woods · 09-24-2011, 06:28 AM

I use mine everyday, in the morning when I warm up the truck and dont want to get in. It actually saved me wheeling, I was taking a bypass that had been washed out and was just wide enough for me to fit but then I started sliding down the 10 foot drop off, so I used my clutch cancel switch so I wouldnt slide down and kill myself and my truck when I let off the brake.

sechott · 09-24-2011, 06:46 AM

It maybe used to to get out of being stuck in the mud. The starter motor will give less wheel spinning torque and if the tires have enough grip it can pull the truck out. Also bumping the starter while timing the forward momentum can get help get the tires out if they are dug in. Forgot to mention that you may need to take the coil wire off to keep the engine from starting.

Badger62811 · 09-25-2011, 06:07 PM

I used mine to load my truck on a trailer when my timing chain broke. Didn't go 100% smooth but it was a LOT easier than winching it up the trailer.

I also use mine almost every day in the winter.. Or when I'm doing simple adjustments in the garage (maybe not safe, but the parking brake is always set and I've never had the engine start and take off on me while it was in gear) and need to hear the engine run for a sec.

I love this button!

tj884Rdlx · 09-28-2011, 06:15 AM

once upon a time, there was no "press clutch to start" for any manual trannys. around the early 80s i noticed japanese cars started adding the switch on the clutch as a safety issue. soon all cars had 'em. i don't know who implemented the change, govt. or insurance industry, but i'd bet japanese truck owners were the first to complain about it being a nuisance, so the cancel of the clutch safety was provided. this is conjecture of course.

09-23-2011, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
lofreqjeff Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,168	Tha button is used to start the motor without having to push the clutch to the floor first - just make sure you're not in gear, I've did that ONE time in my driveway and my truck jumped forward and almost hit my car. I use it on the rare occasion that I stall the motor climbing up or down something and I can't take my foot off the brake to push the clutch in to restart the motor. __________________ RB4R-T Jeff -'89 4Runner - Manual Trans - 3.Slo (for now) - 33x12.5x15 BFG KM2 MT's on 15x8 black rock crawlers - 4:88 Nitro gears - Softopper - 4X Innovations Tube doors - Bud Built Crossmemeber/Skids - Blazeland Long Travel - OME Shocks/Steering Stabalizer/T-Bars - Detroit locker - ZUK mod - Custom sliders - Custom front and rear bumper w/spare carrier - Asian Manual Hub swap

09-23-2011, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Terrys87 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Anderson Missouri Posts: 4,462	Dont push it!!! Just kidding. If on a hill and you are afraid of rolling back you can leave the clutch out and move the truck with the ignition. Not so great in hi range but works great in low range. It will start and just give gas to go. Also great for just reaching in and not getting into the truck for starting, not its orginal purpose, but works great. Just make sure you are in neutral or you maybe chasing it down the street or into the side of the garage. __________________ Wifes 88 4Runner Rebuild Completed-Upgrading when possible. :) http://www.yotatech.com/f199/terrys8...99/index8.html My 86 4Runner Rebuild http://www.yotatech.com/f199/terrys8...chance-247386/ My 85 Extra Cab Build http://www.yotatech.com/f198/85-extr...rusher-263813/

09-23-2011, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Terrys87 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Anderson Missouri Posts: 4,462	We must of posted at same time. lol.. almost did same thing only into the house. __________________ Wifes 88 4Runner Rebuild Completed-Upgrading when possible. :) http://www.yotatech.com/f199/terrys8...99/index8.html My 86 4Runner Rebuild http://www.yotatech.com/f199/terrys8...chance-247386/ My 85 Extra Cab Build http://www.yotatech.com/f198/85-extr...rusher-263813/

09-23-2011, 02:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
ravenlord Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 43	Pretty much the greatest thing ever put into a stick shift truck. __________________ 1994 P/U, 3.Slow, 4.56 rear axel, 31" Goodyear Wrangler Territories.

09-23-2011, 03:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 4,760	You can remove it an join the wires at that junction, no more push in clutch. __________________ http://pauldyerphoto.com 1988 Toy pu 4x, 22re, 5:29 gears / rear, BFG 33/10.50/15 AT'S, American racing 15/8's rims, Downey Header, Borla Exhaust, Centerforce dual friction clutch, Magnaflow Cat, Schneider Cam, spectre open cone air filter, SAS in progress, Rancho 3" ifs lift, 3" NWOR Rear leafs , Rancho rs9000, SR5 Bucket Seats, Transfer case E brake. Lce head installed 5/09, Rotella t6 5/40 Syn / Toyota filter - 90915-YZZG3. / USMC /

09-23-2011, 01:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
westjohns yota Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2011 Location: pensacola FL Posts: 1,740	yeah first time i figured out what it did i hit my s-10 ops

09-23-2011, 04:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 4,760	True, I should probably put it back in. Or I could hide it somewhere accessible and use it as a anti theft feature. __________________ http://pauldyerphoto.com 1988 Toy pu 4x, 22re, 5:29 gears / rear, BFG 33/10.50/15 AT'S, American racing 15/8's rims, Downey Header, Borla Exhaust, Centerforce dual friction clutch, Magnaflow Cat, Schneider Cam, spectre open cone air filter, SAS in progress, Rancho 3" ifs lift, 3" NWOR Rear leafs , Rancho rs9000, SR5 Bucket Seats, Transfer case E brake. Lce head installed 5/09, Rotella t6 5/40 Syn / Toyota filter - 90915-YZZG3. / USMC /

09-23-2011, 05:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Brazos Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Granbury, TX Posts: 66	Thanks everyone. That makes sense. I grew up driving a '78 Jeep and never had to push the clutch in to start it and it was never an issue. Kind of a cool feature though I am not sure how often I would use it. Now I know what it is I am almost tempted to by-pass it and go Old School.

09-23-2011, 06:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
drmix Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 743	I love my clutch start button. Its nice when you dont gotta get in your truck just to press a pedal then hop out. __________________ Current 1993 Ext Cab SR5 Pickup-Aisin Manual Hub Swap, Cobra CB, Upgraded Headlight Harness, Hella 100/80w H4 bulbs in Autopal Housing-279k Sold 1992 4Runner 3.0-33x10.50 BFG Mud Terrains on some Soft 8's

09-24-2011, 06:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
James Woods Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Beav-Town, OR Posts: 1,594	I use mine everyday, in the morning when I warm up the truck and dont want to get in. It actually saved me wheeling, I was taking a bypass that had been washed out and was just wide enough for me to fit but then I started sliding down the 10 foot drop off, so I used my clutch cancel switch so I wouldnt slide down and kill myself and my truck when I let off the brake. __________________ 1988 Pickup dubbed -Bucket-Build- Ongoing garage queen project at the moment Trail Gear 4.7 T-Case gears, Dana 60 front axle, 14 Bolt FF rear axle, All-Pro T-case parking brake, Dents and Stickers and now with lots more dents. 1998 Toyota 4runner Limited- 4wd, Automatic, 3.4 5vze and Rear E-Locker Daily Driver. Last edited by James Woods; 09-24-2011 at 07:05 AM. Reason: early morning nonsense

09-24-2011, 06:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
sechott Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 222	It maybe used to to get out of being stuck in the mud. The starter motor will give less wheel spinning torque and if the tires have enough grip it can pull the truck out. Also bumping the starter while timing the forward momentum can get help get the tires out if they are dug in. Forgot to mention that you may need to take the coil wire off to keep the engine from starting. Last edited by sechott; 09-24-2011 at 06:58 AM.

09-25-2011, 06:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
Badger62811 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Eglin AFB, FL Posts: 858	I used mine to load my truck on a trailer when my timing chain broke. Didn't go 100% smooth but it was a LOT easier than winching it up the trailer. I also use mine almost every day in the winter.. Or when I'm doing simple adjustments in the garage (maybe not safe, but the parking brake is always set and I've never had the engine start and take off on me while it was in gear) and need to hear the engine run for a sec. I love this button! __________________ 94 4x4 Xcab p/u 22re 03 Dodge Durango SXT 4.7 V8 4x4

09-28-2011, 06:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
tj884Rdlx Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ATL! Posts: 1,169	once upon a time, there was no "press clutch to start" for any manual trannys. around the early 80s i noticed japanese cars started adding the switch on the clutch as a safety issue. soon all cars had 'em. i don't know who implemented the change, govt. or insurance industry, but i'd bet japanese truck owners were the first to complain about it being a nuisance, so the cancel of the clutch safety was provided. this is conjecture of course. __________________ 88 4Runner DLX, 15x8 soft8s w/ BFG 33x10.5 A/Ts. 1.5" SDORI spacers, 4.88s, OME CS009s, 1" 4crawler b.l., original Canback top

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