Clutch Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Confirm that the engine does not start when the clutch pedal is released. If the engine starts, adjust the clutch switch and inspect the starter interlock circuit.
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.
Check the clutch switch continuity. If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
1. Disconnect the clutch switch connector.
2. Measure the resistance between 1 and 2 of switch terminal.
1. Terminals/Specified resistance When clutch pedal depressed: 1 - 2/Less than 1 Ω
2. Terminals/Specified resistance When clutch pedal not depressed: 1 - 2/More than 1 MΩ
Clutch switch (With starter interlock)

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between 1 And 2 Of Switch Terminal (With Cruise Control)
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Clutch switch (With cruise control)

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between 1 And 2 Of Switch Terminal (With Cruise Control)
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