Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
Clutch Switch: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
The clutch interlock/upstop switch is an assembly consisting of two switches: an engine starter inhibit switch (interlock) and a clutch pedal upstop
switch (Fig. 4). The switch assembly is located in the clutch/ brake pedal bracket assembly (Fig. 5), each switch being fastened by four plastic wing
tabs.
OPERATION
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH
The clutch interlock switch prevents engine starter operation and inadvertent vehicle movement with the clutch engaged and the transaxle in gear.
The switch is open while the clutch pedal is at rest. When the clutch pedal is fully depressed, the pedal blade closes the switch, completing the signal
circuit from the PCM and closing the ground path, allowing engine starter operation. The interlock switch is not adjustable.
CLUTCH PEDAL UPSTOP SWITCH
With the clutch pedal at rest, the clutch pedal upstop switch is closed, allowing speed control operation. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the
upstop switch opens and signals the PCM to cancel speed control operation, and enter a modified engine calibration schedule to improve driveability
during gear-to-gear shifts. The upstop switch is not adjustable.
