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Clutch Switch: Inspection

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  1. If the clutch start switch does not operate properly (or it does not stop at the specified position), replace it with a new part.

    Specified position L: 

    4 +1.5  /0 mm (0.157 +0.059  /0 in) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Specified Position L
    G05003712Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Check the clutch switch for continuity. If the continuity is not at the standard value, replace the switch.
    1. Disconnect the connector from clutch switch.
    2. Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch.
      • Clutch switch
        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Condition Terminal No. Specified resistance
        When clutch pedal is depressed No. 1 - No. 2 1 MΩ or more
        Except when clutch pedal is depressed No. 1 - No. 2 Less than 1 Ω
        Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Clutch Switch Terminal 1 And 2 Of Switch
        G05003713Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Clutch start switch
        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Condition Terminal No. Specified resistance
        When clutch pedal is depressed No. 1 - No. 2 Less than 1 Ω
        Except when clutch pedal is depressed No. 1 - No. 2 1 MΩ or more
        Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Clutch Start Switch Terminal 1 And 2 Of Switch
        G05003714Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Connect the connector to the clutch switch.
  3. Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed. If the engine starts, adjust the clutch switch and inspect the clutch start circuit.
  4. Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed. If the engine does not start, adjust the clutch switch and inspect the clutch start circuit.
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