Clutch Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 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.
Terminals/Specified resistance:

When clutch pedal depressed

No. 1 - No. 2:

Less than 1 :

When clutch pedal not depressed

No. 1 - No. 2:

More than 1 M :

Clutch switch (Model with starter interlock)

Fig 1: Inspecting Clutch Switch Continuity (Model With Starter Interlock)
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Clutch switch (Model with cruise control)

Fig 2: Inspecting Clutch Switch Continuity (Model With Cruise Control)
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