LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2006 >> Outback R >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 11 (Clutch System) >> Clutch Switch >> Inspection
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Clutch Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed. If the engine starts, adjust the clutch switch and inspect the starter interlock circuit.
  2. Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed. If the engine does not start, adjust the clutch switch and inspect the starter interlock circuit.
  3. Check the clutch switch for continuity. If the resistance is not at the standard value, replace the switch.
    1. Disconnect the clutch switch connector.
    2. Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch.
      RESISTANCE CHART

      Condition Terminal No. Specified resistance
      When clutch pedal is depressed 1 and 2 Less than 1Ω
      When the clutch pedal is depressed. 1 and 2 1 MΩ or more

      Clutch switch (Clutch start)

      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Clutch Switch (Clutch Start)
      G05003714

      Clutch switch (Cruise control)

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Clutch Switch (Cruise Control)
      G05003713