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Checking signal from clutch pedal switch: VW Passat B5 2.3 (AZX)

Step-by-step checking signal from clutch pedal switch for the VW Passat B5 2.3 (AZX): 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

  • Special tools named: V.A.G 1551, V.A.G 1552

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

AZX

📐 5 workshop diagrams for AZX

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

Checking signal from clutch pedal switch — AZX · diagram 1
Checking signal from clutch pedal switch — AZX · diagram 2
Checking signal from clutch pedal switch — AZX · diagram 3
Checking signal from clutch pedal switch — AZX · diagram 4
Checking signal from clutch pedal switch — AZX · diagram 5

📋 Procedure

  1. Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 (V.A.G 1552). Then switch ignition on and select engine control unit with "“Address word”" 01. (Connect fault reader and select engine control unit )
  2. Press keys 0 and 8 for function "“Read measured value block”" and confirm entry with Q key.
  3. Press keys 0, 6 and 6 for "“Display group number 66”" and confirm entry with Q key.
  4. Observe display in display zone 2. (6th position from left) Specification: x x x x x 0 x x
  5. Fully depress clutch pedal and observe the display in display zone 2. Specification: x x x x x 1 x x
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  1. Press → button.
  2. Press buttons 0 and 6 for function "“End output”" and confirm entry with Q button.
  3. Switch off ignition.
  4. Remove driver's storage compartment: General body repairs, interior68Dash panel; Removing driver's storage compartment.
  5. Checking clutch pedal switch F36 and line connections according to current flow diagram:
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.