ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-1-27
Clutch switch
The clutch switch is located at the rear of the engine compartment on the RH side. The switch is operated by hydraulic
pressure when the clutch pedal is pressed. The ECM uses the signal from the clutch switch for the following functions:
lTo cancel cruise control if operating.
lTo provide surge damping during gear change.
Surge damping stops engine speed rising dramatically (engine flaring) during gear change. Surge damping assists
driveability as follows:
lSmoother gear change.
lGreater exhaust gas emission control.
lImproved fuel consumption.
Input/Output
The clutch switch receives battery voltage from the BCU. With the clutch pedal in the rest position the switch is closed,
allowing battery voltage to pin 35 of the ECM connector C0658. When the clutch pedal is pressed the switch contacts
open, interrupting the power supply to the ECM. The ECM receives 0 Volts.
The clutch switch can fail in the following ways:
lSwitch open circuit.
lShort circuit to vehicle supply.
lShort circuit to earth.
In the event of a clutch switch failure the ECM will react as follows:
lSurge damping will be inactive.
lCruise control will be inactive.
High/Low ratio switch
Refer to transfer box for description of the high/low ratio switch.
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