Q: '96 Nissan 200SX SE-R, starts fine in cold/cool/overcast weather, but not in warm or hot sun. Is it the Clutch Safety Switch?

asked by on May 15, 2017

'96 Nissan 200SX SE-R, starts fine in cold/cool/overcast weather, but not in warm or hot sun, unless sitting in the shade. When it won't start nothing happens when key is turned. All accessories, lights, etc., come on fine. Is it the Clutch Safety Switch?

My car has 196000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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