Truck will not start until clutch is slowly let out.....why?

[hill32]

I'm starting to think it was a bad idea to buy used! This morning I go to start my 2003 3500 CTD manual trans and nothing happens, not a click, turnover or anything. I checked the batteries and both are at 12.75. So I begin to pull fuses, all check out OK. I then try to crank again, again nothing. I then held the key in the start position and began to let out on the clutch slowly and it cranked right up. Does anyone know what this is symptomatic of? :help:

[CrazyCooter1978]

Sounds like the clutch pedal safety switch is out of adjustment, or is going bad.

Josh

[newriverCummins]

I agree with cooter.

Randy

[Meierznutz]

How far off the floor before she cranks? Does the clutch grab while you let it out? I think Cooter is on track with this one, check the clutch interlock switch and let us know what you find. Good Luck... Chris