Clutch Switch: Testing and Inspection

1. Check clutch start system, as follows:
a. Check that the engine does not start when the clutch pedal is released.





b. Check that the engine starts when the clutch pedal is fully depressed. If necessary, replace the clutch start switch.





2. Check continuity of clutch start switch. Check the continuity between terminals when the switch is ON and OFF.





If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. Check continuity of clutch start cancel switch, as follows:





a. Check that there is no continuity when connecting the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.





b. Check that there is no continuity when connecting the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
c. Check the there is no continuity between terminals 2 and 3. If continuity is not as specified, replace the clutch start cancel switch.
4. Check operation of clutch start cancel switch, as follows:





a. Connect positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and connect negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
b. Check that there is no continuity when connecting the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.





c. When pushing the switch, check that the indicator light connect on and there is continuity between terminal 1 and 2.





d. Check that there is no continuity between terminals 1 and 2 when disconnect the battery lead. If continuity is not as specified, replace the clutch start cancel switch.