Kia Forte BD Quiz
Clutch System

Clutch Switch

In this manual: Clutch System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
010203040505.94N·mlb·ft
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Specifications

Specifications

Item Specifications
Operating Voltage 12.5 V DC ± 0.3 V
Operating Force Initial position: 0.25 ± 0.15 N (0.025 ± 0.015 kgf, 0.056 ± 0.034 lbf)
Full position: 0.8 ± 0.2 N (0.08 ± 0.02 kgf, 0.579 ± 0.014 lbf·ft)
Operating Temperature -40°C - 80 °C

Description and Operation

Description

  • Clutch operation is determined by the clutch switch signal. This signal allows the ECM to handle instantaneous changes in load conditions.

  • The clutch switch signal is used to determine the engaged gear based on vehicle speed and engine speed.

  • Component Location

Repair Procedures

Inspection

Component Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  2. Remove the ignition lock and clutch switch.

  3. Turn the switch lever in the direction of the arrow to check the operation at point (A).

    Gasoline 1.6: 30° ± 3° Gasoline 2.0 / Diesel 1.6 / Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI: 32.5° ± 3°

Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  2. Remove the airbag lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "Under Cover Panel")

  3. Disconnect the connector of the ignition lock and clutch switch (A).

  4. Remove the ignition lock and clutch switch (A) after loosening the bolt (B).

Installation

  1. Install using the following procedure.

    ※ How to install the ignition lock and clutch switch

    1. After inserting the switch lever (A) into the clutch pedal pin (B), temporarily tighten the switch mounting bolt (C).

    2. Install the clutch switches so that current is supplied to terminals ① and ③.

    3. Secure the clutch pedal to the ignition lock switch at the ON→OFF stroke (D).

    4. With the pedal secured, rotate the switch clockwise and counterclockwise to set it at the ON to OFF transition position. Then tighten the mounting bolt (C) to the specified torque.

    5. After assembly, check again that the switch operates correctly.

    ON → OFF position (D)

    Gasoline 1.6: 70.8 ± 3 mm (2.7874 ± 0.1181 in.)

    Gasoline 2.0 / Diesel 1.6 / Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI: 75.8 ± 3 mm (2.9842 ± 0.1181 in.)

    Tightening torque:

    2,0–5.9 N·m

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