M/T Models (Using Clutch Interlock Cancel Switch)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Vehicles with a manual transmission may be equipped with a clutch interlock cancel switch. This system description describes vehicle starting using the clutch interlock cancel switch. The use of the clutch interlock cancel switch allows the driver to start the vehicle without depressing the clutch pedal.

Power is supplied at all times:

To starter motor terminal 2, and
Through 40A fusible link (No. j, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
To ignition switch terminal B.

With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied:

From ignition switch terminal ST
To IPDM E/R terminal 21.

With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:

To IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) CPU, and
Through 10A fuse (number 49, located in the IPDM E/R)
To terminal 1 of the clutch interlock cancel switch, and
To terminal 3 of the clutch interlock cancel relay 2.

With the clutch interlock cancel switch depressed, power is supplied:

From clutch interlock cancel switch terminal 3
Through normally closed contacts (terminals 3 and 4) of clutch interlock cancel relay 1
To terminal 2 of the clutch interlock cancel relay 2

Ground is supplied at all times:

To IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 59, and
To terminal 1 of clutch interlock cancel relay 2
From body grounds E9, E15 and E24.

The clutch interlock cancel relay 2 is energized and power is supplied:

From terminal 5 of the clutch interlock cancel relay 2
To IPDM E/R terminal 48.

The IPDM E/R starter relay is energized and power is supplied:

From terminal 19 of the IPDM E/R
To terminal 1 of the starter motor.

The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The starter motor is grounded to the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.