Arkana clutch switch issues

I had something similar happen with my Arkana. The cruise control thing and the starting issue sound very familiar. The clutch switch is basically a safety interlock; if the car doesn't think the clutch is engaged when starting, it won't let you crank the engine. It’s like a bouncer at a club – if it doesn't see the right ID (clutch depressed), you're not getting in (engine not starting).

Interesting. So, the cruise control and gear selection display are also tied to this clutch switch? It seems odd that one little switch could cause so many different symptoms. Did you also get an error stored in the memory?

Yep, all those symptoms can be related. Modern cars are wired so that a single faulty sensor can throw off multiple systems. Think of it like a chain reaction. As for the error stored in the memory, yes, I had that too. I'd say it's worth getting it checked out at a workshop to confirm it’s definitely the switch and nothing else. Better safe than sorry.

Thanks for the insight! I took your advice and brought it to the shop. Turns out it was indeed the clutch switch and a dodgy connector, just as suspected. They replaced it, and everything is back to normal now. Really appreciate the help!