Hi... I have a 04 crossfire that just started giving me problems staring.. I thought it was the starter but when I took it for a check up they told me the starter was fine. It seems like the car is not reading when I press the clutch to start it, so I I have to press and release the clutch several times before it starts.. is there a sensor or does anyone have any ideas?? Any help I appreciate it

 

Trouble starting as if (a) the clutch pedal interlock switch is going bad, or (b) is car cranking and not starting, or (c) you turn the key and nothing happens?

(a) Could be clutch pedal interlock switch LINK
(b) could be crank position sensor LINK
(c) could be relay control module LINK

 

DJ is all over this one....I will go with the clutch interlock...

 

Thanks for the help, I have been doing some more researching and I also came up that it may be the Engine control Relay. It says that the relay becomes older it looses conectivity over the years, and as it becomes hotter it wont turn on. When I go to work in the mornings about 6 or 7 Am my car seems to start right away but as soon as it lunch time its almost impossible to turn on. After the sun goes down around 7-8 pm when I leave work same thing starts almost on first try. I live in Dallas so the temp is about 100+ sometimes.

I will def keep everyone posted as I begin to resolve.

 

[quote=tighed1]Trouble starting as if (a) the clutch pedal interlock switch is going bad, or (b) is car cranking and not starting, or (c) you turn the key and nothing happens?
What's the difference between a and c?

 

[quote=onehundred80]As far as symptoms go I believe that they would be the same. Just two different possible problems.

Hey stick owners. Can the XF be push started?
I'm guessing yes.

 

[quote=tighed1]You would be wrong, too many electronic gizmo's to start like that. All the ducks have to be in a row.

 

[quote=tighed1]Never had to try...

 

Mine starts whether you press the clutch or not. UK thing?