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Button on far left of dash - clutch something?
#331326
10/14/03 06:32 PM
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Joined: May 2003
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Just a quick question that I'm curious about. I test drove a 94 4Runner the other day and noticed this button. It was on the far left side of the dash, and it said "clutch" and 2 other words that escape me now. When I pressed it, it lit up and wouldn't turn off until I turned off the engine. My seat didn't shoot through the roof <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />, and I didn't notice anything else happening. What's it do? Thanks, Ben
1986 Isuzu Trooper, 2.3l, 119k miles when acquired 3/1996, 231k at time of death 9/21/03. 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2-door 4x4, 4.0l, 5-speed, 85k miles when acquired 11/2003, 138k now.
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Re: Button on far left of dash - clutch something?
[Re: griffith]
#331327
10/14/03 06:37 PM
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Anonymous
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it's the clutch cancel switch. press that in and you don't have to depress the clutch in to start the runner. it can also help in offroad situations where the engine stalls, you stuck on an incline, and you need both feet for the brake and accelerator pedals to start your truck. but i hard people also have left it in 1st and used it to moved the truck out of a bad incline or something.
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Re: Button on far left of dash - clutch something?
#331328
10/14/03 06:57 PM
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Joined: May 2003
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Thanks for the quick answer! I'll have to remember that switch in case I stall on a RR crossing! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> Not buying the one I looked at the other day though, since the seller's idea of a $6k "excellent" condition vehicle includes oil leaks, disappearing coolant, and a fair amount of rust <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />. Since he said the radiator and head gasket had been replaced recently, the disappearing coolant was what really scared me away from that one, with the rust being a close second. Thanks again for the explanation, Ben
1986 Isuzu Trooper, 2.3l, 119k miles when acquired 3/1996, 231k at time of death 9/21/03. 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2-door 4x4, 4.0l, 5-speed, 85k miles when acquired 11/2003, 138k now.
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