It sounds to me like you may have a clutch safety switch that is malfunctioning. Check the switch electrical terminals to make sure there is power to the switch. One wire should have power with the key in the START position and the other should not have power until the clutch pedal is depressed. This other wire goes to the solenoid on the starter where you are connecting your screwdriver.
If there is no power at all to the switch, then there is a problem between the ignition switch and the clutch switch. Let me know if this is the case, and I can help you find the cause.
If you have power on BOTH wires when the switch is replaced, then the switch is good and the wire between the clutch switch and the starter solenoid is most likely broken.
If there is power on one wire at the switch and does not put power to the second wire when the pedal is depressed, replace the switch. (See Diagram)
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Your diagram is below. Since the starter jumps at the solenoid, the problem would be the ignition switch, the clutch interlock, or the wiring. Check for power at the yellow wire that goes to the switch under the clutch pedal when the key is turned to start. If you have power on the red wires to the ignition switch but no power coming out when the key is turned to start, replace the switch. If you DO have power on the yellow wire, try bypassing the interlock by pulling the connector off and connecting the terminals inside the connector with a large paperclip. If that doesn't work, the purple wire from the interlock to the starter solenoid may be broken. Please let me know if you have more questions.
Hey Jeff!
I haven't seen any of your stuff for a couple weeks now...
Between your wiring diagram and my clutch pedal diagram, I think ALL the bases are covered on this one! (Thumbs Up!)
I hear that! I just thought we lost you completely. At least, (I hope) you are making a couple bucks. This new system that they have is supposed to be this big money-making deal. So far, I have made a whopping $15 in the last 21 days! That is with me being online and available for at least 4 hours every day. That puts me up to...lets see...I think that comes out to about 10.2 cents per hour!
Now we not only have to be automotive experts to make a buck, but we are now also supposed to be marketing experts....after nearly 37 years at twisting wrenches, it's just a little late in life for me to have to learn a new trade!
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The wiring diagram above of you do not see power on the yellow wire. feel around the top of the column for a rod to the ignition switch. it its not moving you will need a ignition cylinder key rack. If this is a tilt column it was a common problem. it would not move the rod to the ignition switch if broken but you could jump the starter to start the vehicle. Is there any kind of resistance when you turn the key like a spring back motion? if not i would suspect this part.
The wiring diagram above of you do not see power on the yellow wire. feel around the top of the column for a rod to the ignition switch. it its not moving you will need a ignition cylinder key rack. If this is a tilt column it was a common problem. it would not move the rod to the ignition switch if broken but you could jump the starter to start the vehicle. Is there any kind of resistance when you turn the key like a spring back motion? if not i would suspect this part.
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IF YOU JUMP START STARTER WITH SCREW DRIVER STARTER OKAY.THE CLUTCH START SWITCH IS MORE LIKELY FAULTY.
There is a safety switch that is mounted on the inside of the cab and when you press the clutch pedal down it allows the starter to turn. It sounds like it is probably worn out. If you look at the inside of the fireewall and close to the top where the pedal is attached, the switch should be in that area
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