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Clutch Start Cancel Switch

  1. Disconnect electrical connector from clutch start cancel switch, located on instrument panel, left of steering column.
  2. To check switch continuity, connect positive lead of ohmmeter to terminal No. 2 and negative lead to terminal No. 1 on switch electrical connector. See Fig 1. Continuity should not exist.
  3. Connect positive lead of ohmmeter to terminal No. 3 and negative lead to terminal No. 1. Continuity should not exist. Check that continuity does not exist between terminals No. 2 and 3.
  4. If continuity is as specified, proceed to next step. Replace clutch start cancel switch if continuity is not as specified.
  5. To check switch operation, connect battery voltage to terminals No. 1 and 3 on switch electrical connector. Connect positive lead of ohmmeter to terminal No. 2, and negative lead to terminal No. 1 on switch electrical connector. Continuity should not exist. Perform Step 1. See Fig 2.
  6. With battery and ohmmeter still connected, depress switch button. Ensure light comes on in clutch start cancel switch, and continuity exists between terminals No. 1 and 2. Perform Step 2. See Fig 2.
  7. Disconnect positive battery lead. Ensure continuity does not exist between terminals No. 1 and 2. Perform Step 3. See Fig 2. Replace clutch start cancel switch if operation is not as specified.
Fig 1: Testing Clutch Start Cancel Switch Continuity
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Fig 2: Testing Clutch Start Cancel Switch Operation
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