[Kevin M]

Originally Posted by sperry

If the motor is turned off, then back on w/o cranking the starter, it shouldn't start running at all unless something spins the motor. If the clutch is supposed to completely disengage the motor from the tranny, in my test listed above, turning the car back on shouldn't turn the motor over.

Also, this isn't so much an issue about coasting w/ the clutch in. I never do that. However, if I'm sitting at a light that I expect to change soon, I'll put the car in gear and sit with the clutch in. In that case, the motor is wearing against the clutch.

Ah, that didn't click with me. I thought you actually did key the starter.