Clutch pedal switch operation check
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Diesel injection system › Clutch pedal switch operation check
CLUTCH PEDAL SWITCH OPERATION CHECK
| STEP | CHECK TO BE PERFORMED | RESOLUTION IF THE CHECK IS NOT OK |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turn the ignition key ON. With the engine off and all electrical appliances off and the clutch pedal not activated, check that the clutch pedal is Released. Under the same conditions, the clutch pedal must be Depressed with the clutch pedal activated. The test can be considered over | Move on to Step 2 |
| 2 | Turn the ignition key OFF. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the clutch pedal switch. Turn the ignition key ON. Measure the voltage across pin 2 (wiring side) of the switch wiring connector and Earth, checking it is greater than 11 V Move on to Step 7 | Move on to Step 3 |
| 3 | Turn the ignition key OFF. In the Body Computer, remove fuse F22 from the base unit (fourth in the right hand row), checking whether it has blown | Repair or if necessary replace the electrical wiring between the Body Computer and clutch pedal switch |
| 4 | Fit a new fuse F22 and check it does not blow. Move on to Step 6 | Move on to Step 5 |
| 5 | Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the brake pedal switch. Fit a new fuse F22 and check it does not blow. | Repair or replace the electrical wiring between the body computer, brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch and engine control unit. |
| 6 | Continue as instructed in the | |
| 7 | Measure the voltage across pin 4 (wiring side) of the switch wiring connector and Earth, checking it is less than 0.3 V. Move on to Step 9 | Move on to Step 8 |
| 8 | Turn the ignition key OFF. Disconnect the cable loom connector from the engine management control unit connector A. Turn the ignition key ON. Measure the voltage across pin 4 (wiring side) of the switch wiring connector and Earth, checking it is greater than 0.3 V Move on to Step 10 | Move on to Step 9 |
| 9 | Repair or if necessary replace the electrical wiring between the engine control unit and the brake light switch. See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT The test can be considered over | Replace the engine management control unit |
| 10 | Check that the clutch pedal is Released. | Replace the engine management control unit |
| 11 | Connect a shunt cable with a fuse between pin 4 of the switch wiring connector (wiring side) and the battery positive Check that the clutch pedal is Depressed | Move on to Step 9 |
| 12 | Replace the clutch pedal switch |
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