Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 02 won't start

[mymtnhauler]

This may not be the right place to post this !
Like the title says my 02 6spd 4X4, won't start!#@$%! My guess is the starter interlock solenoid on the clutch pedal is frozen. If so how do I get to it and fix or bypass it? PLEASE tell me I can bypass it!!!!!! Thanks.
P.S. last night was -22 degrees below zero and the truck sleeps outside.

 

[Sticks]

Plugged in I hope.

By won't start, do you mean won't crank? Nothing, nada, no noise?

Double check you batteries to make sure you are still good, and getting good pos and neg contacts and grounds. Might want to check the main power connection at the stater as well.

The clutch switch is a simple 2 wire IIRC (last one I worked on was a 99) mounted under the dash. You can unplug it and jumper the two terminals in an emergency.

Option 2 is to make darn sure the truck is in neutral, park brake on, chock the wheels, and jump the starter solenoid signal wire to the main power lead.

Option 3 is to pull the starter relay in the PDC under the hood and jump terminal 30 to 87.


.... _87​

I85​ I87a​ I86​

..... I30​

 

[JR]

Look under your dash where the pedal connects to the master cyl rod. 2 Wire switch I believe the wires are yellow and yellow/red. Unplug switch and make a jumper wire.

 

[Sticks]

Diagnosing the problem is what you really should be doing.

Battery voltage and available cranking amps (Good/Bad)

Fuses and relays (power at fuse 9 in PDC, power at port 30 in PDC starter relay socket, continuity at port 85 to ground)

Starter OK (Battery voltage at main power feed, receiving 12v signal when ignition is turned)

Ignition (12v signal at port 86 in PDC starter relay socket when ignition is turned)

Clutch switch (12v signal at both terminals when ignition is turned, or plug disconnected and continuity when clutch pedal is depressed)