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Seat Cordoba Diesel Clutch Switch Issue

I'm having some weird issues with my 2006 Seat Cordoba diesel. I'm getting an error stored in the error memory, the gear selection display in the speedometer isn't working, the cruise control is dead, and sometimes the engine won't even start. I'm suspecting the clutch switch. I've read the cable or plug connection might be defective. Does this sound plausible? I'm estimating around 95€ for the repair.

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Sounds like a faulty clutch switch. I had something similar with my Cordoba. The gear selector thingy in the speedometer is definitely a symptom, also the cruise control and the engine refusing to start sometimes. It's all connected because the car thinks the clutch isn't engaged. Did you check the switch itself? Maybe the connector is loose or corroded? That's usually the culprit. When you say error memory, are you referring to the ECU?

Yeah, ECU. Sorry, should have been clearer. I checked the plug, it looks fine, no corrosion visible. How can I really test the switch itself? Is there a way to measure it with a multimeter?

Sounds exactly like what I had. I didn't mess with the multimeter myself. I just wiggled the connector a bit, and it worked for a day or two, then failed again completely. That confirmed it for me. I'd suggest taking it to a workshop. The clutch switch is a safety mechanism, so if it fails completely, you might get stranded. Plus, if it's intermittent, it can be tricky to diagnose properly without the right tools. Better safe than sorry, especially with these electrical faults.

Took the Cordoba to the workshop. Clutch switch was the problem, they replaced it. Cost exactly 95€. Everything's working now. Thanks for the help.

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