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Cruise Control Inoperative, Vehicle May Not Start When Clutch Pedal is Engaged, Brake (Stop) Lamps May Not Function Properly (remove Foam From Pedals and Replace Affected Switches)

Subject:Cruise Control Inoperative, Vehicle May Not Start When Clutch Pedal Is Engaged, Brake (Stop) Lamps May Not Function Properly (Remove Foam From Pedals and Replace Affected Switches)

Models:2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
2005 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2005 Saturn ION
Built Up To and Including the Following VIN Breakpoints:


Model

VIN Breakpoint

Cobalt/Pursuit

57154526

ION

5Z125296

Condition

Some customers may comment on any of the following conditions:

    • The cruise control is inoperative.
    • The vehicle may not start when the clutch pedal is engaged.
    • The brake (stop) lamps may not function properly.

Cause

These conditions may be caused by worn foam in the clutch or brake pedal that results in the cruise release switch, the clutch pedal engine start switch (if equipped), or stop lamp switch being out of adjustment.

Correction

Remove the foam from the contact areas on both the clutch pedal (if equipped) and the brake pedal. Replace the cruise release switch, the stop lamp switch and the clutch pedal engine start switch (if equipped).

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Remove foam from the contact areas on the brake pedal and the clutch pedal (if equipped). Use a putty knife or razor to remove the foam, then wipe the pedal(s) with isopropyl alcohol until all adhesive residue has been removed.

    3. Important: After replacing the switches, be sure to perform the required adjustment procedures referenced in SI.

  3. Replace the cruise release switch. Refer to Cruise Release Switch Replacement in SI.
  4. Replace the stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in SI.
  5. Replace clutch pedal engine start switch (if equipped). Refer to Clutch Pedal Engine Start Switch Replacement in SI.
  6. Verify that the customer concern has been corrected.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

22620887

Cruise Release Switch

22620888

Clutch Engine Start Switch

12450036

Stop Lamp Switch

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

R9721*

Remove Foam and Replace Cruise Release Switch, Stop Lamp Switch

0.6 hr

Add

To Remove Foam and Replace Clutch Pedal Engine Start Switch

0.2 hr

*This labor operation is for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.