Jeep Grand Cherokee (1994 - 1999) - 1998 2.5TD - Clutch Operated Immobiliser

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Tue 25 Nov 2008 11:33
1998 2.5TD - Clutch Operated Immobiliser - Intermotion
Can anyone please give me a clue?
I have a 98 Grand Cherokee Loredo 2.5TD and the immobiliser is bypassed by pushing the clutch pedal down as far as possible, this then enables me to start the vehicle.
Now all of a sudden, pressing the clutch down as far as possible does not allow me to start it, the battery is fine and there is no key fob issue, I believe that its a factory fit immobiliser.

Regards

Intermotion

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 25/11/2008 at 12:45

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Tue 25 Nov 2008 13:47
1998 2.5TD - Clutch Operated Immobiliser - Dynamic Dave
Is there a switch attached to the clutch pedal somewhere that isn't being operated when it is pressed?
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Tue 25 Nov 2008 21:35
1998 2.5TD - Clutch Operated Immobiliser - David Horn
Everything I ever suspected about American engineering vindicated in one post.

Edit: Is this genuinely how it's supposed to work?

Edited by David Horn on 25/11/2008 at 21:36

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Tue 25 Nov 2008 21:53
1998 2.5TD - Clutch Operated Immobiliser - elekie&a/c doctor
Not quite correct.In common with most USA vehicles with a stick shift,the starter circuit will not operate unless the clutch pedal is depressed.It has no connection with the car immobiliser system.It is there to prevent those Americans from starting the car while in gear if they are not used to a 3 pedal automobile.hth
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Wed 26 Nov 2008 15:55
1998 2.5TD - Clutch Operated Immobiliser - David Horn
Ah...

America, I apologise. This is something that should be fitted to every car with a manual gearbox.
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Wed 26 Nov 2008 15:59
1998 2.5TD - Clutch Operated Immobiliser - rtj70
Once drove my sister in laws Honda Civic in California - don't remember it needing the clutch depressed to start it. So not on all cars.
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Wed 26 Nov 2008 17:16
1998 2.5TD - Clutch Operated Immobiliser - iconiC
Diesel manual Jeep's Cherokee and Gand Cherokee, MUST have clutch depressed to enable the starter circuit...don't ask how I know, it's too embrassing!
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Wed 26 Nov 2008 22:33
1998 2.5TD - Clutch Operated Immobiliser - MerlinTec
it only a start cut out. there is a plug next to the switch on the pedal you just bridge it to by pass it.
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