1983 Honda Prelude Car won't start with key

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SCOTTSCOTT07
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Electrical problem
1983 Honda Prelude 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 100k+ miles

my buddies honda we're fixing wont start when we use the key in the ignition, we can cross over the starter to start it and the starters new. i was told that it could be the ignition relay, clutch relay, or the ignition switch. my major problem is we don't know witch one it is or how to find out witch one it is
Jun 16, 2009 at 7:01 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Find the clutch switch disconnect it and jumper the wiring connector let me know what happened.
Jun 17, 2009 at 2:33 AM
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SCOTTSCOTT07
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i'm not sure what u mean by jumper the wiring connector, is the clutch switch the relay?
Jun 17, 2009 at 7:10 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Follow the clutch pedal arm you will run right into the switch at the support bracket-
Jun 17, 2009 at 11:23 AM
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