Thread: Where is the clutch switch on a Puma?

Originally Posted by LoveB

as the title states...

after having read on defender 2 and on here that looping the switch removes the automatic rev holder thing majig I'd like to turn the feature off on the Puma...

Problem is the switch isnt on the clutch like the Td5( i think)

can anyone lead me to where it is?

I've been looking for answers to the same question. As you say, easy on a Td5. Mind you, I still personally haven't tried pulling the plug on the clutch master cylinder. There is a recently released technical bulletin that deals with this to some extent. I'll start a separate thread on it.

It is mounted onto the Clutch master cylinder. The electrical plug to the left of the below picture.

Why they did not have it operated off the pedal is beyond me bet those masters are not cheap with a switch in it

Anyone (like me) who considers this to be a problem should have a quick read here: Defender2 - View topic - Clutch switch and throttle responce. Basically the switches on the Td5 and the Tdci are opposite from each other. The Td5 one is "normally closed" and to disable it you simply unplug it. On the Tdci the switch is "normally open" and to disable it you need to short circuit it. This is as I understand it from the things I'm reading - I haven't tried anything yet.

Originally Posted by 460cixy

Why they did not have it operated off the pedal is beyond me bet those masters are not cheap with a switch in it

Beats me why they have it at all.

So you don't damage the drive train/gearbox/clutch with quick gear changes whilst the engine is under a heavy load, for example when towing 3.5 tons up a hill?

Copy. I'll find that when its back and see about doing the loop!

Originally Posted by wally

Beats me why they have it at all.

Well that's a fair point too