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My Z won't start simply by pushing IN the pedal down switch, you must first move the pedal OFF the Pedal up switch THEN press IN the Pedal down switch

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Old 04-01-2014, 09:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My Z won't start simply by pushing IN the pedal down switch, you must first move the pedal OFF the Pedal up switch THEN press IN the Pedal down switch before cranking will occur. I don't see how they could be synchronized if it's a foot doing the pushing!
The reason I know is I wanted to put in a pedal down bypass switch and was doing some experimenting.
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My Z won't start simply by pushing IN the pedal down switch, you must first move the pedal OFF the Pedal up switch THEN press IN the Pedal down switch before cranking will occur. I don't see how they could be synchronized if it's a foot doing the pushing!
The reason I know is I wanted to put in a pedal down bypass switch and was doing some experimenting.
Must be a deliberate safety feature Nissan wrote into the ECU's code for the push button startup as it would be very easy to bypass the clutch safety otherwise by holding the switch down or simply unplugging it and putting a jumper wire across the contacts. The ECU watches the inputs of both switch circuits and won't do a start sequence unless both conditions are met at the same time (Cruise OFF, Start ON)
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I just bought this last weekend and it will be delivered this weekend.
ill share review after installation.. i can't wait !!! lol
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Drove a few miles so far and definitely notice a NIGHT and DAY difference for the better. Still tweaking it a little so the review will come later.

Question Ryan: Looking at other review pics and whatnot, it looks like the clutch pedal isn't an EXACT "leveled with the pedal" as the instructions ask. When i installed it i found at the 70% afp prescribed setting it was still a hair higher than the brake pedal. I also notice the oem clutch rod only has a few turns of adjustment too. Does this sound normal? I'd imagine higher AFP makes the pedal slightly higher too (but still reducing engagement point).
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Drove a few miles so far and definitely notice a NIGHT and DAY difference for the better. Still tweaking it a little so the review will come later.

Question Ryan: Looking at other review pics and whatnot, it looks like the clutch pedal isn't an EXACT "leveled with the pedal" as the instructions ask. When i installed it i found at the 70% afp prescribed setting it was still a hair higher than the brake pedal. I also notice the oem clutch rod only has a few turns of adjustment too. Does this sound normal? I'd imagine higher AFP makes the pedal slightly higher too (but still reducing engagement point).
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Don't focus on where the pedal height is while setting up the engagement and friction points using the AFP setting + clutch rod. The only thing that matters at that stage is if you're comfortable with how its engaging. Once you get it how you like it the 2pc modular pedal arm has a 3rd adjustment point that allows the pedal pad to be adjusted ~3/4" up or down from centered and is completely independent of the upper arm adjustments which will allow you to exactly level the clutch to the brake if you want or anywhere else you wish

The factory master cylinder rod is limited in number the threads for adjustment but there should be enough to find a sweet spot.
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Installed this today.. and definitely a lot better than before. I'm on a stock clutch btw. Shifting 1st and 2nd is like butter. No more jerking or anything.

Engagement point and clutch itself got lowered a lot.
I recommend this clutch pedal assmebly for those who cant get used to the stock clutch pedal!!

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Just ordered. Can't wait to install it and melt the old assembly just for spite!
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