If the clutch is engaged, the car should not start. If the clutch is depressed then you should be able to start it, no matter what gear the shifter is in. There is a clutch switch that checks to see if you have to clutch pushed in before it lets you start the car.
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~!~David~!~
1998 GSR, 86k miles, AEM CAI, DC 4-2-1 Ceramic Header.