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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2014SOUL BASE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM DIAGNOSISDTC C1520: CLUTCH SIGNAL ERRORCOMPONENT INSPECTION

2014 Kia Soul Base, Standard Trans

Component Inspection

2014 Kia Soul Base, Standard TransSECTION Component Inspection

Ignition "ON".
Back probe and measure voltage between Pin No. 1 (Signal) terminal and Pin No. 3 (Ground) terminal of clutch switch harness connector.
Operate Clutch Switch.
Specification: On Clutch pedal not pressed: Approx. 12V/On Clutch pedal pressed: Approx. 0V
Is measured value within specification?
YES
- Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
- If problem still occurs, replace HECU and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  CAUTION:
  In case of replacing HECU, perform following procedures.
  1. "ASP Calibration" for steering angle sensor offset correction.
  2. "Longitudinal G-Sensor Calibration" for longitudinal sensor offset correction.
  3. "Auto Detected Configuration Reset (ESP (ESC) Only)
NO
- Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
- If problem still occurs, replace Clutch Switch and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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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.