Kia Soul: Inspection - Clutch Switch - Clutch SystemKia Soul: Inspection

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Clutch System / Clutch Switch / Inspection

Signal Circuit Inspection
1.
Check clutch switch pull-up voltage
(1)
IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
(2)
Disconnect clutch switch connector.
(3)
IG KEY "ON".
(4)
Measure the voltage between signal terminal of clutch switch harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : 11.5V ~ 13.0V
2.
Check open in clutch switch signal circuit
(1)
IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
(2)
Disconnect clutch switch connector and ECM connector.
(3)
Check continuity between signal terminal of clutch switch harness connector and ECM harness connector.
Specification : Continuity ( below 1.0Ω )
Ground Circuit inspection
1.
IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
2.
Disconnect clutch switch connector.
3.
Check continuity between clutch switch harness connector terminal 3 and chassis ground.
Specification : Continuity ( below 1.0Ω )
Component Inspection
1.
Remove the clutch & ignition lock switch.
2.
Rotate the clutch switch lever to the direction of the arrow to check the continuity.

Switch : ON ↔ OFF
Clutch pedal position
 Clutch switch
Released
 Continuity
Fully pressed
 Open

    Description
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    Removal
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