Clutch Switch: Service and Repair
Clutch SwitchREMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
3) Disconnect the connector from clutch switch.
4) Remove the clutch switch.
INSTALLATION
CLUTCH SWITCH (CRUISE CONTROL)
1) Move the clevis pin of the push rod right and left and hold where it moves smoothly, then measure stroke of clutch pedal.
2) If the clutch pedal stroke is out of specification, adjust the stroke.
3) Connect clutch switch connector.
CLUTCH SWITCH (STARTER INTER LOCK)
1) Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2) Install the clutch pedal plate and clutch switch so that the gap between them is 3 - 3.5 mm (0. 12 0.14 inch), and then tighten the lock nut.
3) Connect the clutch switch connector.
4) Confirm that the engine does not start when the clutch pedal is released.
5) Confirm that the engine starts when the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
INSPECTION
1) If the clutch switch (cruise control) does not operate properly (or if it does not stop at the specified position), replace with a new one.
2) Check the clutch switch continuity. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the switch.
(1) Disconnect the clutch switch connector.
(2) Measure the resistance between 1 and 2 of switch terminal.
^ Clutch switch (Cruise control)
^ Clutch switch (Starter interlock)
3) Confirm that the engine does not start when the clutch pedal is not depressed. If the engine starts, adjust the clutch switch, and inspect the starter interlock circuit.
4) Confirm that the engine starts when the clutch pedal is fully depressed. If the engine does not start, adjust the clutch switch, and inspect the starter interlock circuit.
ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen the clutch switch mounting lock nut (Starter interlock).
2) Fully depress the clutch pedal.
3) Adjust the clutch pedal plate and clutch switch so that the gap between them is 3 - 3.5 mm (0. 12 - 0.14 inch).
4) Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft. lbs.)