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laurastorm83

Sentra Gear Display and Starting Issue

Hey, I'm having a weird issue with my 2014 Nissan Sentra Hybrid, about 247891 km on it. I'm getting an error, and the gear selection display in the speedometer just shows dashes. Also, the cruise control stopped working, and sometimes the engine refuses to start. I suspect it might be a bad clutch pedal switch. I've checked the connections as best I can, but haven't found anything obvious. Anyone else run into something like this?

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annamaier1

I had a similar problem with my Sentra. Check the cable and plug connection of the clutch pedal switch. That was the cause for me. Does it happen intermittently?

laurastorm83 (Author)

Thanks for the quick reply! Any more details on exactly which cable or plug connection? Like, was it visibly loose or corroded, or was it something else? And yeah, it's definitely intermittent, which is driving me crazy!

annamaier1

I can't remember exactly, but I recall the mechanic saying it was the connection right at the switch itself. He said it was slightly loose. Given the symptoms and error code you're seeing, I'd suggest getting it checked out by a workshop. It's a safety issue if the car won't start reliably.

laurastorm83 (Author)

Appreciate the advice! I took it to a shop, and you were spot on. It was indeed the cable connection to the clutch pedal switch. They cleaned it up and secured it properly. Cost me 95€, and everything seems to be working perfectly again. Thanks!

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