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Clutch Switch

  1. Check the clutch switch for continuity.
    1. Disconnect the connector of clutch switch.
    2. Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch. If the resistance is not within the specification, check the clutch stroke and installation condition, and check the clutch switch again.
      Condition Terminal No. Specified resistance
      When clutch pedal is depressed No. 1 - No. 2 1 MΩ or more
      When the clutch pedal is not depressed No. 1 - No. 2 Less than 1 Ω
      G05003713Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. When the clutch switch does not operate normally even if the clutch stroke and installation condition are normal, check the clutch switch for continuity.
    1. Remove the clutch switches. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH SWITCH>REMOVAL .
    2. Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch. If the resistance is not at the standard value, replace the switch.
      Condition Terminal No. Specified resistance
      ON No. 1 - No. 2 Less than 1 Ω
      OFF No. 1 - No. 2 1 MΩ or more
      G05003713Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check that the switch is turned on and off in dimension L.

      Dimension L: 

      5 - 6.5 mm (0.2 - 0.26 in)

      G13647051Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the clutch switch. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH SWITCH>INSTALLATION>CLUTCH SWITCH .