How Can the Clutch Switch Be Checked and Replaced on an Acura TL?

The clutch start switch, also known as the clutch interlock switch, should be checked to ensure the engine does not start when the clutch pedal is released and does start when the pedal is fully depressed. If the engine fails to start with the pedal depressed or starts with it released, the electrical connector from the switch should be unplugged, and continuity between the connector terminals should be checked with the pedal depressed. Continuity indicates the switch is functioning properly; lack of continuity with the pedal depressed or continuity when the pedal is released necessitates a switch replacement. For replacement, the switch's electrical connector should be unplugged, the locknut loosened, and the switch unscrewed from the clutch pedal bracket. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, and to adjust the switch, the locknut should be loosened, allowing the switch to be turned in or out to ensure continuity when the clutch pedal is raised 1/8 to 5/16 inch (3 to 8 mm) from the fully depressed position.

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Acura TL Clutch Switch

The Acura TL Clutch Switch cruise control comes on the instant the clutch pedal goes down. This is a safety gate that keeps speed constant but allows for instant disengagement. Attached to the pedal bracket, the Clutch Switch opens its circuit as soon as you move your foot, canceling cruise so you can regain throttle at once. This tiny action, the Clutch Switch, stops engine flare while shifting and allows you to cruise the long highways at a set pace with less effort. Each generation of TL has a simple push-button format since the electronics only require a clean on-off signal. There are no alternate versions, just small connector tweaks to match newer Acura wiring. The design is kept the same so that a familiar pedal feel might be achieved and the throttle cut is sure whenever the Clutch Switch senses movement. The device, which helps lower speeds and protects the powertrain while changing gears, supports the relaxed drive cruise control promises of the TL. With the low profile Acura Clutch Switch, more focus can be directed to road traffic.

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Acura TL Clutch Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Clutch Switch Assembly (Inhibiter)
35710-SE3-A01
Q: How Can the Clutch Switch Be Checked and Replaced on an Acura TL?
A:
The clutch start switch, also known as the clutch interlock switch, should be checked to ensure the engine does not start when the clutch pedal is released and does start when the pedal is fully depressed. If the engine fails to start with the pedal depressed or starts with it released, the electrical connector from the switch should be unplugged, and continuity between the connector terminals should be checked with the pedal depressed. Continuity indicates the switch is functioning properly; lack of continuity with the pedal depressed or continuity when the pedal is released necessitates a switch replacement. For replacement, the switch's electrical connector should be unplugged, the locknut loosened, and the switch unscrewed from the clutch pedal bracket. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, and to adjust the switch, the locknut should be loosened, allowing the switch to be turned in or out to ensure continuity when the clutch pedal is raised 1/8 to 5/16 inch (3 to 8 mm) from the fully depressed position.