berndsteel1
Camry clutch pedal switch problems
Summary of the thread
A 2008 Toyota Camry owner experienced issues with the clutch pedal switch, leading to gear selection display failures, cruise control malfunction, and intermittent starting problems. The potential causes considered were a defective cable or plug connection. After consulting with others and further investigation, the problem was identified as a faulty clutch pedal switch and a corroded connector, which were repaired by a mechanic, resolving the issues.
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berndsteel1 (community.author)
A safety mechanism? That's interesting. What do you mean by 'weirdness with the electronics?' Were there similarities to the gear selection display issue I'm having? Or the cruise control failing? I'm curious about the overlap.
detlefvogel1
With my Corsa, the 'weirdness' was dashboard lights flickering randomly. Nothing related to gear selection or cruise control specifically, but definitely electrical problems. Given the number of issues, and since you seem to have diagnosed it, I'd recommend taking it to a workshop. It might be a simple fix, but chasing electrical problems can be a nightmare. Hopefully not too expensive!
berndsteel1 (community.author)
Thanks for the input about your Opel. Based on your recommendation and more research, I took it to a mechanic. It was a faulty clutch pedal switch and a corroded connector, as suspected. The repair cost 95€, and everything is working now. I appreciate the help.
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detlefvogel1
That sounds frustrating. I had a similar problem with my old Opel Corsa. The symptoms were different, but the car failed to start sometimes, and there were some weird electronics issues. Could it be a safety feature because the car thinks the clutch isn't engaged? Check if the system thinks the clutch is always disengaged.