I'm looking for the "clutch start cancel switch" for my 92 4runner. It currently has one, but it doesn't work any more so all I need is the switch itself.

Also, does anybody know where I can get the chrome or stainless steel trim panel for my rear drivers side door?

Thanks.

 

what does the switch do? i mean, i know WHAT it does, lets you start it in neutral without having the clutch in, but WHAT purpose does it serve? anything else besides easy starting?

 

It also allows you to move the truck if the engine won't stay running, such as stalling in an intersection or on the railroad tracks or some other inconvenient place.

 

Show me a pic of the front and back I've got one out of a 99. They may not have changed them.

 

If you have a low enough gear in your transfer case, or the hill isn't too steep, the switch will allow your motor to start while moving forward. Basically, it can allow for extreme hill starts without rolling backwards at all since forward progress starts as soon as you turn the key.

Of course... so can a good driver with the standard clutch pedal, but it's pretty cool to try it with switch assist.

 

I have one. Sent you a PM.

James

 

Thanks for all the replies. I have one coming in the mail on Monday if all goes well.

 

What? can you elaborate on that?

 

I can try....

Let's see. With the button pushed, the starter motor will engage without the clutch pedal pushed down. So, the motor starts in gear. The starter motor will actually move the vehicle forward until the engine fires moments later... which of course continues to move the vehicle forward as well.

If the driver applies gas at the right time, the motor won't stall, and the vehicle won't roll back... it just keeps going forward and on up the hill. Wheel spin is generally minimized if not eliminated, assuming there is any traction to be had. This technique doesn't require the driver to transfer from the brake pedal to the clutch while adding gas.

If gears aren't low enough (factory low should be fine) then it's easier to stall and harder on the starter motor. There is less torque, and might even be to much for the starter motor to handle. I am starting to guess at this point... I have only seen the technique used with low gears. All this is for an aggressive hill start, where the driver is afraid going from brake to clutch will send him the wrong way.

On flat land, gear selection probably doesn't matter as much. Standard 1st would be fine.