Originally Posted by
pschroeder
We have had minus 35 weather, here in Sask, and our 2010 Mazda 3 has refused to start after it was run, but parked outside for about an hour. Brand new battery full charge. When you turned the key on, dash lights etc came, on but nothing when you turned the key, in terms of connection to the starter. No clicking, no flashing dash lights. After depressing the clutch numerous times, it suddenly turned over and started. So it appears to be the clutch safety switch sensor, which fails to connect in very cold weather.
There are two switches that read off the clutch pedal position. One that kicks out your cruise control, and one that reads that your clutch is fully depressed and allows your starter to engage. Has any one changed out that switch? Any secrets as to what to undo, or how to twist it out of its bracket.