93 Escort clutch switch?

[Hailley]

yes, there's spark.
have been push-starting the car for a couple
of weeks. Runs like a top if I can get it
started.

[mightymoose_22]

If I recall correctly, the starter doe snot engage at any point... you have power to the accessories, but the starter will not turn.

Something that you have already checked is the problem.

The wiring is either not connected correctly, the starter motor or solenoid is bad, a fuse or relay is blown (check the fuse box under the hood and under the dash), the clutch switch is bad, the battery is bad (you may have voltage to run the accessories but not enough amps to turn the starter), broken or disconnected wires... faulty ignition... go over everything again.

If you can get someone to do it for you, try and start the engine from an alternate power source or bypass the ignition to hot wire the starter.

[gumbaya]

I am having same problem hailley of having to push start 93 escort just wondering what you found out on yours b4 i replace everything. I took off switch below clutch and checked it and was ok do you know if the switch above clutch affects starting or not since there are 2 switches on escort clutch. I just don't know which one does what. hope to hear your reply or someone elses thanks

[Hailley]

Dear Gumbaya-

The switch that is closer to the driver is the clutch switch, and it is engaged when the clutch is not depressed. When you push on the clutch, the button on the clutch switch pops out and the car can start.

So far all I know is that the problem is between the starter (works fine) and the ignition. Don't know where yet.

The next step is to get a diagram of the wiring and start tracing it, so far as I know.

[homefree]

Well this is what i would do .Take a wire from your selanoid and run it to a push button switch that you just bought at a parts store and whaallaa, now you can start your car with out a key.

If the starter worked when you jumped it then it will work this way and heres how you can hook it up. But remmember you do this on your own and i will not be responsable for any thing if some thing should happen.
Take that little wire from your selinoid and run it into the inside of the car then get a push button switch and hook that wire to it NOW take another wire from that switch and run it to the pos. of the battary.
Now when you go to start you car all you have to do is push the clutch in turn the key to the on postion and push the button, when the car starts let go of the button. But remmember the car will still turn over even when the key is off and in gear so be carefull... so no kids get hurt!! or you don't run anybody over!!!

[gumbaya]

Thanks hailley

that will give me a starting point as to which switch is which.lol that a tounge twister I believe it may be the starter that has gone bad and will
let you know over the weekend when i have time to check it but since I had read all the problems you had with yours just wanted to make sure it is not one of those switches

Thanks again will let you know what I find out

[Jet-Lee]

Homefree's idea is similar to what I had setup on my '65 MGB Roadster...except I had it wired through a clutch switch so I couldn't start the car with pressing the clutch to the floor. That and I didn't need a key, two toggle switches and a button.....awesome car, shaved handles, roll-cage, cambered the wheels....sorry! thats for another thread.

[gumbaya]

Well got a new starter today and solved the problem with starting car.
No more parking on hills to start it lol. I repaired the switch below the clutch also which was easier than i thought it would be. You might want to check your hailey the one below the clutch pedal. I believe the power to the selenoid for your starter goes through there but noe sure. My manual doesn't tell me what it does but it has very high gauge wires going to it which it wouldn't need if there weren't alot of current going thru it. If you do take it off just unplug it from harness and undo the 2 nuts then check with a ohm meter to be sure it is working. You can take it apart to clean it if you need to. Just don't try and remove lead on switch they are soldered on. If you have anyu questions hailley let need know good luck. Now I just need to replace muffler and water pump
oh joy

[Hailley]

Thanks, Gumbaya.

I'm glad you've got your car up and running-- if loudly. (=

Actually, I've replaced not only the clutch switch but also the starter. All we know at this point is that somehow power is not getting from the ignition to the starter. (I also replaced the switch in the steering column behind the key cylinder.)

Electric check is next.
Anyone know where to get the diagram for
the electric system or would just putting the car in the air and touching all the related wires with a meter work?

(=

Look for the bashed-in Escort wagon with the custom starter system at a car show near you! (=

[93EscortSufferer]

I have a 93 Escort Manual Trans. that starts sometimes, but not others. Is it difficult to replace the safety switch?

[93EscortSufferer]

Originally Posted by gumbaya

Well got a new starter today and solved the problem with starting car.
No more parking on hills to start it lol. I repaired the switch below the clutch also which was easier than i thought it would be. You might want to check your hailey the one below the clutch pedal. I believe the power to the selenoid for your starter goes through there but noe sure. My manual doesn't tell me what it does but it has very high gauge wires going to it which it wouldn't need if there weren't alot of current going thru it. If you do take it off just unplug it from harness and undo the 2 nuts then check with a ohm meter to be sure it is working. You can take it apart to clean it if you need to. Just don't try and remove lead on switch they are soldered on. If you have anyu questions hailley let need know good luck. Now I just need to replace muffler and water pump
oh joy

Good Luck with that water pump. Just did mine a couple of weeks ago. It took 5 hours with 2 friends helping.

[Hailley]

actually, my escort died 250 or so miles from home on the monday after July 4th weekend. I junked it.
I guess that clutch switch post was a pretty old one, but I'm glad you got your issue solved.

Happy escort-ing and good luck with that water pump.

[fnltch]

Originally Posted by 93EscortSufferer

I have a 93 Escort Manual Trans. that starts sometimes, but not others. Is it difficult to replace the safety switch?

it is pretty easy to change the saftey switch just need to pull switch from clutch pedal .Try to replace the ignition switch. Ford had a problem with the little plastic buttons in the switch melting down and not being able to throw the power over replace two in my car this year already.