"OVERHEATED CLUTCH" displayed when engine has not been started
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"OVERHEATED CLUTCH" displayed when engine has not been started
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Fault symptom
No messages, or the message "OVERHEATED CLUTCH" is displayed by the SID when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Diagnostic procedure
1 Check the temperature sensor
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Unplug the temperature sensor's 2-pin connector (black). It is located behind the clutch actuator unit.
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Connect the Scan tool diagnostics instrument to the car's data link connector (DTC) and select "CLUTCH TEMPERATURE" in the "READ FUNCTIONS" menu of the diagnostics instrument. With the sensor's 2-pin connector open, the Scan tool diagnostics instrument should show a reading of about -40C. With the sensor's 2-pin connector short-circuited by a jumper lead connected across pins 1 and 2, the diagnostics instrument should show a reading of about +215C.
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Are the readings correct?
Change the temperature sensor, see
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Continue with point 2.
2 Check the wiring harness
Check for continuity in the wiring and take remedial action if necessary:
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pin 1 and Sensonic control module pin 30
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pin 2 and Sensonic control module pin 16
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Is the wiring OK?
Continue as described in
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Repair or replace the wiring in question.