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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 31570  Size: MF
Engine Controls Components
2nd Gear Start, Clutch Anticipated Switch
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The Clutch Anticipate Switch input allows the PCM to adjust the IAC when the manual transmission clutch is being disengaged. The PCM monitors the Clutch Anticipate Switch input; if a low voltage is monitored, the PCM considers the Clutch Anticipate Switch closed to ground (clutch engaged). When the ground at the Clutch Anticipate Switch input is interrupted (clutch being disengaged), the PCM will immediately decrease IAC counts. This is done to avoid a possible RPM flare caused by the sudden change in engine load.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • Vehicle speed is greater than 0.
    • Engine load and engine speed acceleration indicate that the vehicle is in gear.
    • The Clutch Anticipate Switch input is not grounded (clutch disengaged).
    • Above conditions must be present for longer than 15 seconds.

OR

    • Changes in the vehicle speed to engine speed ratio indicate that more than 20 gear changes have occurred.
    • The Clutch Anticipate Switch state did not change.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The PCM will illuminate the MIL during the second key cycle in which the DTC sets.
    • The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame and Fail Records data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The PCM will turn the MIL OFF on the third consecutive trip cycle during which the diagnostic has been run and the fault condition is no longer present.
    • A history DTC P0704 will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a fault.
    • DTC P0704 can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear Information function or by disconnecting the PCM battery feed.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

    • Poor connection at PCM - Inspect harness connectors for the following items:
       - Backed out terminals
       - Improper mating
       - Broken locks
       - Improperly formed or damaged terminals
       - Poor terminal to wire connections
    • Damaged harness - Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the Clutch Anticipate Switch display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the switch. A change in the display will indicate the location of the fault. Review the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed. This may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table:

  1. This step checks the true state of the clutch pedal switch.

  2. This step checks the integrity of the Clutch Anticpate Switch input circuit.

  3. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.

DTC P0704 - Clutch Switch Circuit

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  2. Observe the Clutch Pedal Switch display on the scan tool.

Does the Clutch Pedal Switch display Released?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3

Depress the clutch pedal while observing the Clutch Pedal Switch display on the scan tool.

Does the Clutch Pedal Switch display change to Applied?

--

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the Clutch Anticipate Switch electrical connector.
  2. Observe the Clutch Pedal Switch display on the scan tool.

Does the Clutch Pedal Switch display change to Applied?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the PCM
  3. Probe the Clutch Anticipate Switch signal circuit at the PCM harness connector with a test light to B+.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 15

6

  1. Disconnect the clutch pedal switch electrical connector.
  2. Probe the Clutch Anticipate Switch ground circuit at the Clutch Anticipate Switch harness connector with a test light to B+

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

  1. Connect a fused jumper between the Clutch Anticipate Switch signal circuit and the Clutch Anticipate Switch ground circuit.
  2. Observe the Clutch Pedal Switch display on the scan tool.

Does the Clutch Pedal Switch display Released?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the PCM.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Check the clutch input circuit for the following conditions:
  5. • Open between the Clutch Anticipate Switch and the PCM
    • Shorted to voltage
  6. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step16

Go to Step 14

9

Locate and repair short to ground in Clutch Anticipate Switch signal circuit. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 16

--

10

Locate and repair open in Clutch Anticipate Switch ground circuit. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 16

--

11

  1. Check Clutch Anticipate Switch adjustment.
  2. If a problem is found, adjust the Clutch Anticipate Switch as necessary. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Anticipate Switch Replacement .

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 12

12

  1. Check for poor terminal connections at the Clutch Anticipate Switch.
  2. If a problem is found, replace terminals as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 13

13

Replace the Clutch Anticipate Switch. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Anticipate Switch Replacement .

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 16

--

14

  1. Check for terminal poor connections at PCM.
  2. If a problem is found, replace terminals as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

15

Replace the PCM.

Important: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 16

--

16

  1. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  2. Observe the Clutch Pedal Switch display on the scan tool.

Does the Clutch Pedal Switch display Released?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 6

17

Depress the clutch pedal while observing the Clutch Pedal Switch display on the scan tool.

Does the Clutch Pedal Switch display change to Applied?

--

System OK

Go to Step 4