Inspection Procedure

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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BATTERY)

Disconnect the E46 ECM connector.

Fig 1: Identifying E46 ECM Connector Terminals

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Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Measure the voltage.

Standard voltage

STANDARD VOLTAGE

Tester Connection	Clutch Pedal Condition	Specified Condition
D(E46-21) - Body ground	Depressed	Below 1 V
D(E46-21) - Body ground	Released	11 to 14 V

Reconnect the ECM connector.

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

NG: Go to Next Step

INSPECT CLUTCH SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the clutch switch connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Switch Assembly

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Measure the resistance.

Standard resistance

STANDARD RESISTANCE

Tester Connection	Clutch Pedal Condition	Specified Condition
1 - 2	Switch pin free (Clutch pedal depressed)	10 kΩ or higher
1 - 2	Switch pin pushed in (Clutch pedal released)	Below 1 Ω

Reconnect the clutch switch connector.

NG: REPLACE CLUTCH SWITCH ASSEMBLY

OK: Go to Next Step

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLUTCH SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)

Disconnect the E46 ECM connector.

Fig 3: Identifying E46 ECM Connector Terminal And A25 Clutch Switch Connector Terminal

Disconnect the A25 clutch switch connector.

Measure the resistance.

Standard resistance

STANDARD RESISTANCE

Tester Connection	Specified Condition
A25-2 or D (E46-21) - Body ground	10 kΩ or higher
A25-2 - D (E46-21)	Below 1 Ω

Reconnect the clutch switch connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)

OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (CLUTCH SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BATTERY)