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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER L4-2.4L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMCLUTCH SWITCHTESTING AND INSPECTIONCLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH OPERATING CHECK
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC
Clutch Interlock Switch Operating Check
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Clutch Interlock Switch Operating Check
INTERLOCK SWITCH OPERATING CHECK
1. Chock the front wheels, apply the parking brake.
2. After normally adjusting the clutch pedal, check the interlock switch operation as follows:
1) The engine should not start even if the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position with the clutch pedal released. If the engine should start, check the interlock switch and the harness.
2) The engine should start after the clutch pedal is depressed and the ignition switch turned to the "START" position. If the engine should start before the clutch is disengaged or the engine does not start even if the clutch pedal is depressed, check and adjust the interlock switch.
1. Chock the front wheels, apply the parking brake.
2. After normally adjusting the clutch pedal, check the interlock switch operation as follows:
1) The engine should not start even if the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position with the clutch pedal released. If the engine should start, check the interlock switch and the harness.
2) The engine should start after the clutch pedal is depressed and the ignition switch turned to the "START" position. If the engine should start before the clutch is disengaged or the engine does not start even if the clutch pedal is depressed, check and adjust the interlock switch.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.