And panic set in

Akrateffil

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Well only owned the SRT-10 for less than 24 hours and let it die with poor clutching. As I set on a back country road i tried to restart but it would not turn over. Here we go, I open the hood looking at relays, swapping from place to place. Still nothing. I start jiggling the keys turning ignition off and on, still nothing. I go under the dash jiggle the clutch switch still nothing. I call the dealer I bought it from they had no clue what to do. Miraculously it starts. The angels sang. But I am not sure what changed. I got home and parked it. The next day same issues all over. Looking in forums for similar issues. Found many things that could be the issue. The next morning same no start issues and then by chance I found the issue. I’m a tall guy and I push the clutch pedal to the floor it over traveled the clutch switch. I let up on the pedal and viola it starts. Is this normal or is something broken or in the process of breaking?
 
Well only owned the SRT-10 for less than 24 hours and let it die with poor clutching. As I set on a back country road i tried to restart but it would not turn over. Here we go, I open the hood looking at relays, swapping from place to place. Still nothing. I start jiggling the keys turning ignition off and on, still nothing. I go under the dash jiggle the clutch switch still nothing. I call the dealer I bought it from they had no clue what to do. Miraculously it starts. The angels sang. But I am not sure what changed. I got home and parked it. The next day same issues all over. Looking in forums for similar issues. Found many things that could be the issue. The next morning same no start issues and then by chance I found the issue. I’m a tall guy and I push the clutch pedal to the floor it over traveled the clutch switch. I let up on the pedal and viola it starts. Is this normal or is something broken or in the process of breaking?
I'm short so I don't know lol

I was gonna ask if you were pushing the red button!! Hahahaha

Hopefully it's normal, or someone with an 04 will chime in - @Kiwi SRT10 May know. he's down under so checks in at later times of our day
 
From another forum, May have some info. Member Stingray was a technician if I remember right. Whatever his title, he knows what's up

 
He clutch safety switch s probably cheap to buy , and f your sure T is the cause ,, probably a good idea to just replace it .
 
From what I can tell the switch is part of the clutch master cylinder. Not expensive I just don’t want to open a proverbial can of worms.
Don’t blame you … has the clutch and Hydraulics been upgraded .. that was one of the big problems with the Trucks … many upgraded years ago
 
Don’t blame you … has the clutch and Hydraulics been upgraded .. that was one of the big problems with the Trucks … many upgraded years ago
I was told by the dealer they replaced the clutch with a medium duty clutch. Hmmm wondering now what they meant lol.:rolleyes:
What kind of clutch issues are these trucks prone to?
 
I was told by the dealer they replaced the clutch with a medium duty clutch. Hmmm wondering now what they meant lol.:rolleyes:
What kind of clutch issues are these trucks prone to?
I would have to search the forum ,, Im a auto QC .. but if I remember the hydraulics and factory clutch system were insufficient for the power out put .. Also the shifter wasn’t good and I believe had something to due with the 3rd gear shifting .. Wifey may know more about the shifter as she did upgrade hers .
 
I didn't read this but I'm SURE there's good info in here. Member Trainman (RIP) was our resident shift king also look for posts by member rottenronnie both have good solid info

 
I would have to search the forum ,, Im a auto QC .. but if I remember the hydraulics and factory clutch system were insufficient for the power out put .. Also the shifter wasn’t good and I believe had something to due with the 3rd gear shifting .. Wifey may know more about the shifter as she did upgrade hers .
I did upgrade. As with any product there are pros and cons and everyone has their opinion

The main issue is the second/third shift. The stock Shifter is known to be difficult to make the third gear shift.

The one I got - X-Metal GEN-X is not made any more but I believe JTSVP has upgraded shifters
 
I didn't read this but I'm SURE there's good info in here. Member Trainman (RIP) was our resident shift king also look for posts by member rottenronnie both have good solid info

Yes Trainman was the shifter king .. RIP !
 
I did upgrade. As with any product there are pros and cons and everyone has their opinion

The main issue is the second/third shift. The stock Shifter is known to be difficult to make the third gear shift.

The one I got - X-Metal GEN-X is not made any more but I believe JTSVP has upgraded shifters
Wha are the cons ? Are you talking about the upgraded or stock ..
Stinker had them probably still does of not he tends to be able to get most anything .. Wish he would post up ..
 
Wha are the cons ? Are you talking about the upgraded or stock ..
Stinker had them probably still does of not he tends to be able to get most anything .. Wish he would post up ..
To restate - the shifter I got has no cons IMO, but i should have said there were several after Market shifters and some liked one and others liked others if that makes sense

I think B&M had one that some lined and and Stinker had/has one

There were even articles where some folks modified the shifter base somehow and honestly I don't have any practical application/knowledge of it I just remember all the hoopla because of being here so long hahahaha- scary I know :p
 
And with the X-Metal you can not miss third gear unless you are missing an arm or something! Hahahaha

Slap/push it with your palm and waa laaa -- easy peasy! No fumbling around for the slot
 
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I love these old videos of jerry shifting! I think he had a stock Shifter

Several posts down ....

 
And with the X-Metal you can not miss third gear unless you are missing an arm or something! Hahahaha

Slap/push it with your palm and waa laaa -- easy peasy! No fumbling around for the slot
Missing a shit can bears a motor fast .. the mod is worth while IMO
.. even My Dakota with factory stick is a problem some times shifting into 3rd
 
that's where it doesn't make sense on Dodge part - why not upgrade the shifter to start with.
 

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