My 1994 ford ranger seams to have a starter problem ( 5 speed ). My question, is there a way to bumb start it?

Question

The clutch has to be ingaghed to start it,is there some kind of ford way to bypass the clutch senser?? I've figured out my way to improvise, the last time I ran into a "bump start" situation, the old truck would start with or without the clutch engaghed.I even looked around for the manuel that came with the truck, but, no luck ( it basicly told you how to pump gas and empty the ashtray!! forcing people to go back to ford, useless )I 've got two days before the holiday is over and a client hands me a check......Is there a "official" bypass?? or do I, do my best attempt at jeririgging the sensor????? ThankYou so much for your time.

Answer 1

You can push start it as you normally would any other vehicle the clutch safety switch will not interfere with you push starting it. The clutch safety switch is to prevent the vehicle from suddenly moving once the vehicle starts if in gear but will not prevent push starting.

Answer 2

Locate the clutch switch, (Not a sensor, it's a switch.) pull it out of the socket, then take a piece wire, strip the ends off about 1 half inch, then push one end in each hole, tape it into place. This will work, but you really should replace the switch as soon as you can. You do not want any electrical shorts burning out any wires.