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Platina Clutch Pedal Switch Issue

Hi, I'm having some trouble with my 2004 Nissan Platina, gasoline engine, with 169164 km. The clutch pedal switch seems to be acting up. I'm getting an error stored, the gear selection display in the speedometer isn't working, the cruise control is dead, and sometimes the engine just won't start. Could a bad cable or plug connection really cause all this?

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oliverstern1

Wow, that sounds like a real mess! So, you're saying all those things started happening around the same time? Have you checked the basics, like the battery voltage and the condition of the ground connections? A weak battery or a bad ground can cause all sorts of weird electrical gremlins. And have you tried wiggling the connector on the clutch pedal switch itself to see if anything changes?

maxstorm1 (Author)

Yeah, they all started happening pretty much at once. I checked the battery voltage, seems fine, but I haven't really looked at the ground connections closely. Where exactly should I be looking for these ground connections? Is it difficult to get to them?

oliverstern1

Okay, with all those problems popping up together like that, a bad ground is definitely something to investigate. They are usually bolted to the frame or the engine block, often near the battery or the starter motor. Trace the negative battery cable and you should find at least one. Are they difficult to get to? That depends! Sometimes they're easy, sometimes they're buried. Honestly, with all those symptoms, and if you're not super comfortable with electrical troubleshooting, it might be worth having a workshop take a look. Could save you a lot of headache!

maxstorm1 (Author)

Alright, thanks for the advice. I took it to a workshop, and you were right, it was the clutch pedal switch and a dodgy connector. Cost me about 95€ to get it sorted. Appreciate the help!

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