Clutch Pedal Switch

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It's strange where research takes you, you start looking for one thing and end up getting deep in study about something which is nothing to do with what you wanted.

 

I don't know if it has been mentioned elsewhere, but today I got sidetracked onto the topic of Clutch Pedal Switches.

Most of the Pug/Cit range have a clutch pedal switch, if you have cruise control then it is almost a certainty that you have one as it is used to cancel the cruise when you put your foot on the clutch.

 

I have moticed on one or two cars that the switch is actually just dangling by it's cable above the clutch pedal. All may seem well but !!!!, not only does the switch cancel the cruise, it also informs the ECU that a reduction in "Fueling" is called for when the pedal is pressed.

If you have noticed that your car seems a little sluggish off the mark compared to what it  used to be, then it is worth checking that your clutch pedal switch is not only in position, but also adjusted correctly. It has also been noted that it can affect fuel economy. This would have an even greater affect on automatic models though it does affect manuals too.

 

Probably somethin you are all aware of but worth mentioning just to jog a few minds. It only takes a brief moment to stick your head under the dash and have a look

 

Cheers