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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015RIO SX, 4D HATCHBACKREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM/ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL DIAGNOSISDTC C1520: CLUTCH SWITCHCOMPONENT INSPECTION
2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D Hatchback

Component Inspection

2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Component Inspection
  • Clutch Switch Check 
    1. IG OFF.
    2. Disconnect the clutch switch connector.
    3. Measure resistance between ground terminal and signal terminal of the clutch switch connector.

      Specification: 

      Approx. below 1Ω (In case of pressing the clutch switch)

      Approx. ∞ Ω (In case of not pressing the clutch switch)

      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Ground Terminal And Signal Terminal Of Clutch Switch Connector
      G08324244Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Is the measured value within specifications?

      YES 

      • Fault is intermittent caused by poor connection in clutch switch harness and/or HECU's connector.

      NO 

      • Substitute with a known-good clutch switch and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace clutch switch and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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