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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI1999ESTEEM GLX SEDAN L4-1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMCLUTCH SWITCHADJUSTMENTS
1999 Suzuki Esteem GLX Sedan L4-1.6L
Clutch Switch: Adjustments
1999 Suzuki Esteem GLX Sedan L4-1.6LSECTION Adjustments
CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH (CPP SWITCH) ADJUSTMENT
1. Apply parking brake firmly and place gear shift control lever in neutral position.
2. Disconnect lead wire coupler beside pedal bracket.
3. Loosen lock nut and remove switch.

4. Depress clutch pedal all the way to the floor, and then let it back 15 - 25 mm (0.6 - 1.0 inch) along its travel from the floor.
Travel "a": 15 - 25 mm (0.6 - 1.0 inch)
5. Connect ohmmeter to switch, and slowly screw in until it is ON. Hold the switch at this position, and tighten lock nut to specification.
CAUTION: When clutch pedal is fully depressed, clearance "b" (remaining switch stroke) should be 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.08 inch) with this adjustment. Maladjustment of "a" stroke may cause dragging clutch or impossible to engine start.
Tightening Torque
(a): 7.5 Nm (0.75 kg.m, 5.5 ft. lbs.)
6. Remove ohmmeter and connect lead wire.
1. Apply parking brake firmly and place gear shift control lever in neutral position.
2. Disconnect lead wire coupler beside pedal bracket.
3. Loosen lock nut and remove switch.
4. Depress clutch pedal all the way to the floor, and then let it back 15 - 25 mm (0.6 - 1.0 inch) along its travel from the floor.
Travel "a": 15 - 25 mm (0.6 - 1.0 inch)
5. Connect ohmmeter to switch, and slowly screw in until it is ON. Hold the switch at this position, and tighten lock nut to specification.
CAUTION: When clutch pedal is fully depressed, clearance "b" (remaining switch stroke) should be 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.08 inch) with this adjustment. Maladjustment of "a" stroke may cause dragging clutch or impossible to engine start.
Tightening Torque
(a): 7.5 Nm (0.75 kg.m, 5.5 ft. lbs.)
6. Remove ohmmeter and connect lead wire.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.