unplugged clutch pedal sensor, got check engine light

[JiveMasterT]

well, i unplugged my clutch sensor wire so that i could start my car without the clutch, and right after that my check engine light went on. would unplugging that wire throw the check engine light? i did plug it back in and it didnt go away...

 

[luv2rallye]

I don't see how that would make the CEL go on (and there's no code for it). It's just an interlock switch according to the diagrams.

 

[JiveMasterT]

ok... well, im having the dealer change my oil cause i got a coupon for a cheap mobil 1 oil change, so ill have them pull the code while im there.

 

[Defiant]

No, the CEL isn't from the clutch switch being disconnected.

What ELSE did you do? Come on, let's hear it.

 

[JiveMasterT]

i dont know.... i usually baby my car.

 

[boyd0069]

Hey just installed a new clutch went to adjust and lets say its been a while i looked at the clutch and decided to adjust the sensor farthest away from the fire wall and while adjust broke the sensor which one did i just snap? thanks for the help SGT Foster

hey guys i just installed a new clutch and flywheel however i havent adjusted the clutch pedal in a long time and i went to adjust a sensor by the clutch and broke it trying to take it apart there is 2 by the clutch i broke the one farthest away from the fire wall which one did i break please help it has a spring and plastic piece inside and it reads when the clutch is stationary against the clutch stop? well hope i didnt confuse anyone

 

[nytescion]

clutch safety switch?

 

[luv2rallye]

One is the clutch pedal position switch (prevents starting if clutch is not pushed down) and the other is cruise control disable.

 

[Defiant]

Probably the cruise control shutoff switch.

 

[PIMking]

Probably the cruise control shutoff switch.

You are correct my friend!

you can also take the two wires and splice them together to have the cruise work. But remember that the cruise will NOT shut off when you step on the clutch.

 

[boyd0069]

hmmm that is what i thought too. However the cruise still works and I still have to press in the clutch to get her to start. Well i guess off to the local parts store to see which one it is thanks for the help guys.

SGT Foster US Army

 

[luv2rallye]

It must be the cruise switch then since you still have to press clutch in to start. I should have said it's a cruise control disengage switch - not a disable.

 

[Defiant]

you can also take the two wires and splice them together to have the cruise work. But remember that the cruise will NOT shut off when you step on the clutch.

The cruise shuts off when that circuit is closed by the switch. If you want cruise control, do not wire them together. The brake also shuts off the cruise, if you're too dim to use the trigger on the steering wheel.

Neither the CC nor clutch lockout will throw a CEL. That CEL is from something else getting effed up.

 

[Fos]

The cruise shuts off when that circuit is closed by the switch. If you want cruise control, do not wire them together. The brake also shuts off the cruise, if you're too dim to use the trigger on the steering wheel.

Neither the CC nor clutch lockout will throw a CEL. That CEL is from something else getting effed up.

My cruise control would not come on if the clutch switch was disconnected, after reconnecting the plug it worked fine again... so, if you want your cruise, connect the plug to the switch or bridge it with a wire. I'm using my clutch switch for prototype launch control

 

[greydelta38]

I disconnected the clutch safety switch in my Eclipse, also, to relieve some stress on the crank when I cold start it in the morning. The day I disconnected it, I had a harmonic balancer pop loose. The CEL was on, notifying me of the problem.

I fixed the balancer. I reset the CEL, as the code was completed and it wasn't turning off.

Now, my CEL has been turning on and off sporadically for the past 3 weeks, and every code it lists, is [Completed]. I've had no problems, it runs great, nothing out of the ordinary.

Other than this bastard CEL.

I would be tempted to say that disabling the clutch safety switch has something to do with the CEL in some circumstances. I'll investigate this more soon, it's just irritating to look at the dash and see a big ugly orange yellow light on it.