Clutch Pedal Position Switch

Clutch Switch

A switch is fitted on the clutch pedal for the purpose of registering clutch operation on vehicles with manual transmission.

Function
The clutch switch switches to ground. The plausibility of the signal is checked together with cruise control.

The table shows how the signal behaves:

Clutch switch is
Clutch operated Open
Clutch not operated Closed


Troubleshooting
If the signal is not plausible a fault code will be stored in the fault code memory of the DME control module. Cruise control is deactivated as a result.