Clutch Pedal Position Switch; Description; Operation; Diagnosis And Testing - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

6 - 14 CLUTCH
LINKAGE (Continued)
(6) Install plastic clip securing hydraulic line to
the dash panel into the lower dash panel flange.
(7) Install plastic clip securing hydraulic line to
the dash panel onto the upper dash panel stud.
(8) Raise vehicle.
(9) Install slave cylinder and verify cylinder rod is
properly seated in release lever.
(10) Install and tighten slave cylinder nuts to 23
N·m (17 ft. lbs.).
(11) If new clutch linkage is being installed, con-
nect the clutch hydraulic line to the clutch slave cyl-
inder.
CAUTION: Once the clutch hydraulic line is con-
nected to the slave cylinder, it should never be dis-
connected.
(12) Lower vehicle.
(13) Operate linkage several times to verify proper

operation.

CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION
SWITCH

DESCRIPTION

A clutch pedal position (interlock) switch is
mounted on the clutch master cylinder push rod (Fig.
22). The switch is actuated by clutch pedal move-
ment.
Fig. 22 LOCATION, CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION
1 - CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER

2 - CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH

SWITCH
OPERATION
The clutch pedal position switch is used to prevent
starter motor engagement unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
An input from this switch is also used to either
shut down and/or prevent operation of the speed con-
trol system when the clutch pedal is depressed.
The position switch is an integral part of the clutch
master cylinder push rod and is not serviced sepa-
rately.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

(1) Locate clutch switch 2-wire electrical connector.
This will be the test point. This connector is attached
to pedal support bracket located under instrument
panel to left of clutch pedal (Fig. 23). Disconnect wir-
ing at this point.
(2) Check for switch continuity with an ohmmeter
while operating clutch pedal up and down. Continu-
ity should be broken and reapplied each time pedal is
pressed.
(3) If continuity is not present, or is always
present at any pedal position, replace switch. Switch
is not serviced separately. Replace clutch master
cylinder.
Fig. 23 CLUTCH SWITCH TEST POINT
1 - PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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