need some advice

[Mac]

Ok, I think that switch has 2 contacts. 1 Normally closed that when you push the clutch it disengages the cruise. The second set of contacts is normally open that closes when you push the clutch to apply ground to relay.

The 7.5 amp fuse might only get power when you have the key in start position.

Try this: Disconnect plug from clutch switch. Get a piece of wire and go from the black wire to 1 of the pink wires and try to start. If no luck try from black to other pink wire and try to start. Hopefully one will start it.

[Mac]

Whoa wait a minute. Is there only 1 black wire? Or is there a black wire and a black/white wire?

[mark]

The clutch switch has one black and one pink wire. If I unplug the switch, open the casing on the wires and run a wire between the black and pink wire, or just connect them in other words, that would be the same as bypassing the switch, right?

I'll check and get back to you.

[Mac]

Yep that would be bypassing the switch. Now I'm a little confused. There is only 1 pink wire, not 2? If so try to start with plug disconnected first. If no luck then short the 2 wires and try again.

[Mac]

Ok I'm at work just waiting for the pilots to show up. I'm on my way to Arizona for approx. a month. Not sure if I'll have computer access. If I do I will check back. I don't want you to think that I gave up on you.

On my 88 I don't need to push the clutch to start. I'm not really sure on an 89 if you do or not. My clutch switch only disengages the cruise.

You mentioned a starter relay. You might want to check that if jumping the clutch switch doesn't work. Not sure where it is. I would guess in the relay/fuse box under the hood (just a guess).

Hope some of this helps. I'll check back if I get an opportunity.

[mark]

There are two relays by the battery I can't identify. Ones probably for the fan but the other I'll have to research. The ignition wire disappears into the fender well, and from there it's anyones guess.

I did jump the starter this am, and it took less than a second for the engine to run. Ran smooth as always. Then, I turned the key to see if the starter would grind. No luck, didn't hear any noise from the starter.

That would seem to indicate a short or the relay is bad. The clutch switch does have ground, so that would indicate the starter relay is grounded.

The ingition wire from starter relay on the wiring diagram goes directly to the solenoid. So i'll trace the wire from the solenoid as far as I can and probe for volts.

Let you know what I find.