Bypass your Clutch Safety Switch (Jeep TJ)

[@mtalley4336]

After watching numerous videos and buying a new starter, I found your video, and in a minutes, started my TJ which had been dead for 2 weeks. (and about to be taken to the repair shop) Thanks for the information. Good stuff!

[@tombombadil11]

dude !!!! you just saved the day, i have a 98 tj and i let out an audible "naaaa, it couldn't be that easy" , there's more to the story but that did the trick, thank you brother jeeper !!

[@Jim_woods]

You still have it bypassed and how is it doing???

[@philipflanagan6360]

I've been battling starting issues for over a year and this just helped me fix it in literally 2 minutes. I have a 2004 X and my fix was moving the spare 20amp fuse from #19 to empty slot #20 in the fuse box behind the glove box. Thank you!

[@dumpsterfyre278]

Have a 2000 TJ that was bypassed when I bought it 10 years ago. Have several battery disconnects and (dead battery, winch addition, amp addition etc) and never had a problem with it “resetting” the bypass. All good here!

[@lachiewebb8613]

Even four years on still helping people, mine believes the clutch isnt engaged after it popped out.... but now it doesnt matter ahaha drove it home. Cheers mate 🤙

[@brianflanagan5652]

Had a buddy with a remote starter on his TJ. One morning he started it and walked outside to his jeep driving itself into the woods. I always thought his jeep was trying to escape to have some fun since he liked to baby it, but now i think this may have had something to do with it.

[@NDdelRosal]

This video saved me a bunch of heart aches. He doesn't mention it but the switch is locked up and to the left. Very tight space. My clips were not next to each other. You can easily find the safety switch because you can follow the wires out of the clutch. Then look to the left for a similar clip to clip it into.

[@nerdsinthebucket]

Hey! Got a 2003 Jeep TJ Rocky Mountain edition, the solution for me was putting the fuse in the bypass slot behind the glovebox! Easy fix, the owners manual helped out!

[@erikdahl3171]

Great tip! For my 2003 Rubicon I just put a 10 amp fuse in position 20 which did not have a fuse. Works like a charm. Thanks for the tip!

[@greenkayak67]

Thanks for the post. My main reason for researching this is my starter is weak and even though I'll replace it, it made me think, "what if my starter went on the trail or anywhere for that matter". I'd hope to jump start it to get home, but I couldn't with the safety switch working. I was going to install a switch similar to the one in my Tacoma (temporarily bypasses the safety switch), but switching a fuse is much simpler and easy to put back into operation. Thank you.

[@mikewinter1004]

Thank You Thank You Thank You 2 hours of charging the battery, checking fuses, switching out relays and beating on the starter solenoid with a hammer all to no avail. Finally thought of the clutch starter lock-out. 2002 Wrangler and the fuse in slot #20 worked perfectly. Always hated that lock-out. It was always a safety feature to be able to move a dead car with the starter motor when the engine refused to start.

[@roysmith2902]

I have a 2001 TJ and I did the fuse swap when I first got it and it works fine. It's always been a habit for me to push in the clutch every time I start my jeep so it hasn't been an issue for me on the street.

[@vanceogden2482]

George Aguirre nothing will happen while driving. The downside is if you turn key to start position while clutch is not pressed the vehicle will lunge. If your foot isn't on the brake it will lunge harder.

[@AntiNicker]

I have an 01 too. All you had to do was pop a 20A fuse in #20?

[@kurtwolford5801]

Vance Ogden that could be a positive

[@m1977v]

great vid, thanks for all your TJ info. My clutch went on a trail and no one knew about this, including me. I had to wait to be towed out...wait for 2hrs. I'm glad I know now. 03 tj X

[@judystewart1165]

Good work, posting this info. I have a KJ Liberty/Cherokee (Australia) and I'll look at your tips. When mine wouldn't start, a road service guy shorted wires in the starter relay under the hood/bonnet(Australia) and it started. He refused to tell me which of the 6 contacts that he shorted. Lucky that I live on a hill, because I can clutch start it. I'll try my dealer later today re a free replacement. If, as I expect, the answer is "no" then I'll try these tricks. I've been driving manual cars for 57 years, and this is the only car with this system that I've had. When I was taught to drive putting your clutch pedal down was one of the lessons. Car makers today are far too smart for themselves with these kinds of devices.

[@AcillateM1891]

Stumbled on this video, blew my mind!!! So many times I could have used that capability in the past!! Just did the fuse swap, 20 amp from slot 19 to slot 20, and it works!! Can't wait to need to use it now!

[@michaelbleepinjeep5817]

Awesome. What year do you have? Rubicon?

[@AcillateM1891]

+Michael BleepinJeep 98 wrangler sport 4.0L

[@Jim_woods]

Any issues with it in the past 2 years you posted this????

[@Ryjatta]

You totally saved me from calling a tow truck. Thank you. Great video. I have a 2003 Sport Wrangler 4.0 manual and the 20 amp fuse to slot 20 worked perfect!

[@stoneliam]

Finally, a BleepinJeep video with info I can apply to real life.

[@larryn8]

My 2004 Jeep - It has a 20 amp fuse in 19 and required to put it in number 20 to bypass.

[@quinnhowlett697]

You know what? i honestly didnt believe you when you explained how to do it in a '97. And i have been having problems with the clutch safety switch. so i went out to try it and holy shit this works!

[@rgcvet80]

My 2004 model X was easy! Spare free in #19 move it to #20 and you are done! Thanks for the video!

[@keithalmsteadt9301]

Also if the clutch goes up u can "jumpstart" it then spd shift to get u home, done this several times. Bypass is very helpful to know

[@kenhotaling7050]

2003 non-rubicon.....I did the (move the fuse behind the glove box method) from spot 19 to spot 20.....BUT it was a 20 Amp, not a 10 Amp. Thanks for your video. Saved me $85.

[@danblaker2101]

2003 TJ sport, fuse swap behind the glove box. saved my bacon when my clutch failed 200 miles from home. had to turn off the engine every time i had to stop, then start up in gear and no clutch through the gears. not fun or easy, but got me home safe, good thing to know how to do!

[@michaelbleepinjeep5817]

Wow! That's a use I hadn't considered.

[@garyandmarcieperkins4652]

For the sake of public record the bypass of fuse 19 to fuse 20 worked in my son's 1999 TJ 2.5L. Thanks for the fix info! We were beating our head against the wall on the non start issue.

[@Jim_woods]

Is it still going with no issues??????

[@Dozier717]

When my 97 model hasn’t been cranked in a few days, it won’t start due to the switch. I assume it’s going bad seeing as it’s a factory part with 180K miles on it. Thanks for this video; gonna give this a shot after I pull these 12 hours

[@gray_ravenscorner1631]

For those wondering: My 1997 Jeep Cherokee XJ AX15 has a bypass as well. There are two green sockets under the clutch pedal with one loose unused socket and of course the one that is already plugged in.

[@ArialStacy]

Sweet tips and tricks video man. thanks. I was dreading cutting the wires and using a wire nut to fix the clutch in start issue. i still might put a swich inline to use as a bypass.

[@tpnoden]

Great info. My 2005 non Rubicon has a fuse slot in the fuse box under the hood that disables the safety switch. I would have never known without your video. Thanks

[@bryanbenn1258]

Which fuse?

[@roberttodd7054]

I have a 2005, been sitting for a month now, new starter,new ignition switch actuator switch and tried the fuse in slot 28 still no crank, WTH ??????

[@victorybulldog4085]

04 Jeep Wrangler X, with 4.0 I6. The fuse behind the glove box is what worked for me.

[@Jim_woods]

Just did this on my 98 works great and in the manual it says that there is supposed to be a spare 5 fuse there.

[@Digital_Kyle]

This worked on my 98 TJ, except my 19 and 20 fuse slots were 20 amp fuse slots, not 10 amp fuse slots. Same logic of taking 19 to 20 worked, and everything else seems to work as well.

[@Jim_woods]

Any issues so far I want to do and you posted this 2 years ago

[@LosVRC]

My TJ just Failed VA State Inspection because of having the bypass..so check your state inspection requirements before going in for inspection.

[@dangeary4976]

2005 TJ Wrangler (non-Rubicon) Just pop the hood open the fuse box and add a 20A fuse in #28 according to the manual pg 186.

[@coryhalling1614]

Would this be the same for a 2005 rubicon ?

[@focussport]

Thanks for the vid! What a cool feature... and now I don't have to replace the failed switch! Awesome.

[@738wmb]

So glad your doing tj build!

[@joshuaodowd9107]

I had a 99 Tj and I beat the piss out of it and it took it like a champ rolled it over 2 times and still ran mint I now have a 85 cj7 which I'm almost done building

[@streetstomper]

Great info.. I just picked up a 98 Jeep TJ and cant believe how much I am falling in love with it already. I did just post a video on my channel about it if your interested in having a look.

[@jrod1995]

The fuse trick worked for me. Thank you!

[@germanshepherd13]

my jeep was not starting on occasion, they all thought it was the chip key skim system. turned out it was this darn clutch safety switch. just did the fuse fix and starts up like a charm.

[@scottscoville1118]

I will also point out that a car will leap further if your foot slips and you pop the clutch, having started the engine, than it will if you bypass the clutch switch, forget, and start it in gear. So even if you have the safety switch, you could still hit someone. I smashed the grill of a truck that was parked nose-to-nose to my work van one morning when i was really tired and my foot slipped off the pedal. That was in the days before hardly any safety devices, and the rubber had all come off my shiny metal clutch pedal. Hey, that would be a great name for a rock anthem: "Shiny Metal Clutch Pedal." Rock On!

[@ebikeengineer]

I've got a 2006 LJ. To bypass the safeyth I need to put a 10amp fuse in the PDC (under the hood) cavity #28.

[@Metallfanica4000]

Great video makes remote start install a breeeeeeeeezzzzeeeeee

[@Austin_Pate]

2004 Rubicon was fixed by inserting a 20 amp fuse into the bottom left slot of the fuse box (f20).

[@jerrywhalen2100]

Is the 20 amp fuse supplied somewhere in the fuse block I also have a 04 Rubicon

[@bcso319]

I have a 2004 Rubicon. If you just put it into 4 Lo, it automatically bypasses the switch. So, for trail riding, this works great in a sticky situation. I'm not sure I would feel comfortable having it permanently bypassed for everyday road driving. An extra $4 a month through my insurance gets me free towing if I break down.

[@ImTheChoice1]

Can you point out where it is from the outside? Left or right of steering column, under the heater? Etc

[@DonatoZapata-b8t]

Excellent!!! Thank you for sharing knowledge

[@yeet_7563]

What about a JK. '07 to '18

[@mikehartmann5187]

Well I'll be dipped in used motor oil....since I bought my used '01 TJ I never realized the clutch switch had been by passed. I never gave a second thought to me being able to start the car without depressing the clutch pedal! Live and learn I guess. It's never been an issue for me so the by-pass stays.

[@robertpc100]

so you just remove fuse 19 right.If you moved it to slot 20 it wouldnt matter how many amp fuse it is unless it blew.Just removing the fuse does the bypass otherwise you would still have two live circuits wouldnt you?your just getting rid of the fuseable link on 19 and your good?

[@MrBeezy19]

dude!!!! Thank you!! after 200 worth of new shit it's fixed!!

[@TomLouris]

I have a 1997 TJ but don't seem to have the plug in bypass you refer to. I've owned the jeep for 22 years and replaced the safety switch before. I'm wondering if the previous owner might have done any funny stuff before me. could a later model in 1997 been wired like a 98? is that possible. I really hate the clutch safety switch, but right now the jeep isn't driveable due to the safety switch is broken. Any Ideas?

[@sergiomartinez5136]

This saved me! Thank you

[@LarryRichelli]

I have a 2021 JLU Wrangler Rubicon and I want to do this, can you offer any suggestions?

[@VintageCaseXXandmore]

You are a genius…. Thanks so much

[@spencerbrady2425]

My Jeep wasn’t recognizing that the clutch was pressed in and going around it worked perfectly. However, do you know how I get it to recognize when the clutch is pressed in?

[@guitar14]

Keep the. videos coming! Great video.

[@brisonp6148]

Good idea for the trail some people should not do it for a street driven only jeep. My 1997 Toyota 4x4 truck had a switch on the dash to bypass the clutch.

[@davidharp2638]

I have a 2006 Rubicon and would like to bypass also. Can't find out how to bypass. Can it even be done?

[@crmocz]

2003 Wrangler X: put 10A fuse into slot 20. Hey, now my Jeep starts again! 🎉

[@AlexA-nx9bf]

Steep slopes when you stall and the handbrake is a Jeep Thing so you start in gear

[@mudcatcj5]

On a 2006 SE 2.4l, Fuse box under the hood, Add a 10A fuse to the terminal 28 marked Clutch Override. Hell, they even have a spare fuse ready you

[@chipbroemmer7360]

Is there an obvious warning for service personel that a safety device is in by-pass?

[@charliebutterfield6520]

For anyone with a 02 tj this works but #19 is for the cigarette charger out lit I just got a new fuse and put it in #20

[@chaserobinson975]

On my 04 se model swap fuses with the 10a and it works

[@O_GDUX_O]

Dang that’s crazy I just did it in about 30 seconds, has to be one of the smallest things but best thing you could do 😂

[@jerrycropper7794]

I got a 1990 jeep cherokee that will start up sometimes and not at all for a couple of minutes. It takes me multiple attempts to get it running then it will shut off out of no where when I'm driving. It's all random some days nothing happenes others it will. Do you have any idea what this could be?

[@dakota.zimmerman]

One downside I see to this is that theft may increase with the safety switch bypassed. For a car thief who doesn't know how to drive stick (or start a vehicle with a manual), this would allow them to start it like any car and be more likely to get it moving, granted it would be a slow get-away since they would probably leave it in first gear.

[@michaelbleepinjeep5817]

Please don't steal my Jeep.

[@dakota.zimmerman]

I would never think of stealing someones beautiful Jeep! Unfortunately some people don't feel the same way.

[@richterman3962]

Dakota Zimmerman really? I think hitting the starter and it start rolling would be or yet alone see a stand tranny would make them run

[@brandonlow27]

Are you following a rough script for your videos at all? It may help you be a bit more comfortable in front of the camera and not repeat yourself as much. You're doing great for your first couple videos, just thought I would offer some constructive criticism!

[@jeffrentsch4318]

My 1995 YJ has not had a clutch interlock switch since I've had it.

[@TheChipmunk2008]

DEFINITELY bypass.. it's handy in on-road use for other models of cars too. If you break down at lights or whatever, you don't have to shove the car out of the traffic.

[@kenhotaling7050]

Can someone explain the "reset" that needs to be done if you disconnect the battery after doing the (move the fuse from 19 to 20) method?

[@edwardsawyer8187]

I have been having issues with my 2002 tj. I have tried bypassing like in the video. And still no change..

[@nanookd1]

2003 TJ easy put a 20amp fuse into location 20 boom done

[@jelwolf8929]

Michael I'm just looking for a picture of the clutch from the interior but I've gotta let you know our jeeps are twins

[@CRAZY33508]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the turn signals that are under your headlights? I want to put tube fenders on, but I would still like to have signals in the front. Thanks!

[@michaelbleepinjeep5817]

They were there when I bought it. In fact, the ones on the fenders don't work, just the front ones.

[@CRAZY33508]

wow that's interesting. In PA i'm not sure if there is a law stating you need ones in the front.

[@keatontempesta2364]

Is it the same thing for an XJ?

[@harleygoodies9001]

Awesome... worked!!

[@schmitzfamily4]

Do you know how to repair the cigarette lighter that may have blown a fuse...I can't find the fuse or the relay....

[@jd8230]

I am so glad you DIDN'T say "Tj engineers built in a system for this"

[@juancarlosgideon2831]

Couldn't one also use this feature to set-up the vehicle for remote start and have the vehicle cool down in summer or warm-up in winter?

[@michaelbleepinjeep5817]

Sure, but I wouldn't. If you remote start it and it was left in gear you'll get to watch it drive away without you.

[@418garcia]

What kind of wheels do you have?

[@twistedneckoffroad3790]

love it!

[@VapidToast]

Hey while you're down there... How can I adjust the clutch pedal?

[@jerrywhalen2100]

Yes

[@JKU_Aaron_4X4]

What about my right hand drive 2005 TJ?

[@Owl566]

So... did the Jeep engineers wire in this fix?

[@josephpulizzi9833]

Are you in east Texas or west Texas I just moved to east teaxs and I don't know any good trails or clubs out here

[@michaelbleepinjeep5817]

In East Texas Barnwell is a really common place. I haven't been yet myself yet. www.barnwellmountainra.com/

[@josephpulizzi9833]

Awesome I'll have to check it out its only 45 minutes away thank you I appreciate it

[@edrickaghabaigi7364]

Where can i get that grill guard from ?

[@iBoBPS3]

Haha perfect because I have a 97 TJ

[@joelcb1]

my clutch broke on the hwy, so i could shift with the clutch and i was able to start the jeep in gear and get off the hwy and drive the 300 yards how using the same trick

[@uhkbkh-fc1ks]

The clutch safety switch was intended to prevent the oil change guy from crashing your vehicle into the wall of the lube shop.

[@choking0smurf]

My yjs bypassed never once had an issue

[@Arlo3535]

Does a 93 xj have this and I can do this?

[@theBKrandom]

where did you find that texas sticker? i want it, like yesterday

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

Could you add a switch to go hack and forth. To in gage it and or disengage.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

Depends on what design it is and what kind of switch you use. what i mean by what switch you use as in if you need a 2 way, 3 way, return switch/ momentary switch etc.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

+Chase Park I believe you could use a relay and a 2 way switch with any year and any setup though. kind of all depends on how much you want to dig into the wiring. i guess. Me, I hate messing with anything electrical because I don't have the patience. I do know 100% that any switch I've bypassed, all i did was ground it. once again it depends on what kind of switch it is i believe. sounds like I'm just rambling now. lol someone please tell me if any of that made sense and if so how correct am I? i just know what's wirked for me and people I've helped.

[@AFGMirMir7477]

would it not just stall if you started it in first gear without the clutch in?

[@michaelbleepinjeep5817]

Maybe, but it could also drive away. First gear is very low with lots of power.

[@vanceogden2482]

Yes, if it was in 2WD high or 4WD high, a Jeep will stall if nobody is stepping on the gas. On the other hand if it is in 4WD low it will drive off. I have my Jeep Wrangler in slow moving parades frequently. It is a standard and this would equal a LOT of stepping on the clutch. Instead I put it in 4WD low and it will crawl along at parade walking speed with no foot on clutch or gas pedals. Low is so low geared it will even climb rather steep hills like that at a constant speed

[@CurrySoSpicy]

The way I bypass in my XJ is complicated: I turn the key and it starts: AW4. 😜 great video!

[@boitoiful]

Gr8. But can someone tell people how to unplug the safety switch! It's not easy to figure out if you haven't done it before!

[@jking2093]

Did you figure it out I'm having a difficult time too?

[@yeet_7563]

Anybody know how to bypass it on a JK?

[@dlastmohican71]

If you are in deep water and do not want to depress the clutch to let in water... better hope you do not have to change gears while driving... same problem....

[@dlastmohican71]

also, if you are in water deep enough to let in when you depress the clutch... you already have water in your TJ coming through the doors. I have been in water that deep so it will, in fact, come through the doors.

[@anthonyizaguirre7388]

Is this the same for xj's?

[@bigmike774]

I'm confused what do you do when you shift or start going in like first gear?

[@michaelbleepinjeep5817]

You still have to use the clutch to change gears. This just removes the requirement to press the clutch before the Jeep will start. (So you can start the Jeep in gear if you wanted.)

[@roysmith2902]

This just allows you to start the jeep while you are in gear. Let's say your jeep dies on the trail and it won't start, this allows you can leave the jeep in first gear and and use the starter motor to move your jeep off to the side without having to push it. Also, let's say you stall out on a steep hill and it's imperative you don't roll backwards. Now you can use the starter to start your jeep in gear and not only restart the jeep but also get it moving forwards without the chance of rolling backwards.

[@jeff3741]

It also allows you to start it in Neutral. If you're working on your jeep and want to reach in and start it without having to get in and press the clutch.

[@michaelbleepinjeep5817]

+J Babb Yes, and I do that a lot too. I just chose not to mention it.

[@bigmike774]

+J Babb what does it mean if I can start it in neutral without the clutch allready?