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Clutch pedal switch, component description - GF29.10-P-2200KE

MODEL 203 with ENGINE 271.921 with TRANSMISSION 716 

MODEL 203, 209 with ENGINE 271.940 with TRANSMISSION 716 

MODEL 211 with ENGINE 271.941 with TRANSMISSION 716 

MODEL 171 with ENGINE 271.944 with TRANSMISSION 716 

MODEL 203 with ENGINE 271.946 with TRANSMISSION 716 

MODEL 203 with ENGINE 271.948 with TRANSMISSION 716 

MODEL 209 with ENGINE 271.955 with TRANSMISSION 716 

MODEL 211 with ENGINE 271.956 with TRANSMISSION 716 

Location shown on model 171

Fig 1: Locating Clutch Pedal Switch - Shown On Model 171
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The clutch pedal switch is located at the top of the clutch pedal.

Task of clutch pedal switch 

When the clutch pedal is actuated the ME control unit (N3/10) stabilizes the idle speed and deactivates the cruise control function and the deceleration fuel shutoff.

Function of clutch pedal switch 

The switch has a switching contact (normally closed contact) that switches to ground. When inactive the switching contact is closed.

The switching contact opens when the clutch pedal is actuated. This is detected by the ME control unit and evaluated accordingly.

Task of start enable clutch pedal switch (for USA ONLY )

The additional start enable clutch pedal switch (S40/5) ensures that the engine can only be started when the clutch pedal is pressed all the way down.

Function of start enable clutch pedal switch (for USA ONLY )

The switch has a switching contact (normally open contact) that switches to ground. When inactive the switching contact is open. The switching contact closes when the clutch pedal is actuated as far as the stop. This is detected by the ME control unit and evaluated accordingly.