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Vectra Clutch Switch Issues

Alright Vectra gurus, need your wisdom! My 2000 Vauxhall Vectra diesel is throwing a weird wobbly. Got over 204000 km on the clock. I reckon it's the clutch pedal switch playing up. Getting an error stored in the memory, the gear selection display in the speedo is dead, cruise control is a no-go, and sometimes it won't even start. Had a quick look and the wiring to the switch seems suspect – could be a dodgy cable or plug. Any thoughts?

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karensilver1

Sounds like the classic Vectra clutch switch gremlin! I had similar issues with my Vectra. Error codes galore, cruise control packed in, and the gear indicator was having a party of its own. Have you checked the switch itself for continuity? A multimeter might be your best friend here. Also, double-check the earth connections nearby – bad earths can cause all sorts of electrical mayhem.

maja_sky4 (Author)

Cheers for the quick reply! Yeah, I gave the switch a once-over with the multimeter, seemed a bit iffy but wasn't 100% conclusive. You reckon it's worth just swapping out the switch entirely, or should I be digging deeper into the wiring loom before I splash the cash? What symptoms did you see before replacing the switch, and did they match mine precisely?

karensilver1

Yeah, the symptoms are almost identical to what I experienced. I was scratching my head for days! Before you start hacking at the wiring loom, I'd advise getting a new switch. It's a relatively cheap part, and often the culprit. I got one from a local supplier and it fixed it. But, if the wiring is damaged, replacing the switch won't help. If you aren't familiar with electrical work, I would go to the workshop.

maja_sky4 (Author)

Top advice! Ordered a new clutch switch online, should be here tomorrow. Fingers crossed it sorts out the starting issues and gets the cruise control back online. If that doesn't work, I'll bite the bullet and get a garage to investigate the wiring and the error memory. Estimated repair cost is about 95€. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction!

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