Clutch Switch: Testing and Inspection

CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST

The clutch pedal position switch is integral to the clutch pedal pushrod. It is located near the dash panel under the instrument panel. The harness connector for the switch is wrapped with foam tape.

1 Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2 Disconnect the switch harness connector.

3 Check for continuity between the two cavities in the switch-half of the harness connector with the clutch pedal released. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, replace the faulty switch.

4 Check for continuity between the two cavities in the switch-half of the harness connector again with the clutch pedal depressed. There should now be continuity If OK, see the Ignition Switch Test in this group. If not OK, replace the faulty switch.