My 6 speed stopped turning over like if i try to start it without pressing in the clutch. I figured i would ask here before i started looking to save myself some time. it happened once last week and i blew it off as not having the clutch depressed all the way. then today it happened twice today so i am sure i have a part failing,
its going to be a sad day when i have to stop driving my tl or sell it.

 

Have your tries replacing the battery and or starter

 

I have not replaced the starter but I have replaced the battery recently. I really didnt think it was the battery since its new and all the lights work fine and i almost ruled out the starter since it seems to turn over fine once i try to start again.
today
1st time clutch in turn key i get radio lights and no turn over.
2nd time I try let off clutch and turn the key and same thing lights but no turn over
3rd try all the above again and it starts right up

I should have added it seems like it may be a switch telling the car the the clutch has been depressed and its OK to start but i have no idea where that safety switch is unless its behind the clutch pedal

 

Sounds like the starter is going out..

 

ok thanks
i think the next time it happens ill try to kick it over from the starter that should eliminate the starter but im still leaning towards the clutch safety switch maybe hoping lol

 

you were correct. it wouldn't start again and this time i paid more attention and could hear it click every time i engaged the clutch which ruled out any safety switch. And for anyone else just remove the battery tray makes it a lot easier to change out the starter. I was able to use a socket extension and remove the 2 bottom battery tray bolts with out getting underneath the car.

any way thanks

 

My starter also went out after 100k or so miles. Damn starters.