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Last update 07-04-2024
Figure 1- Clutch Position Sensor (Factory Orignal)
This is a +5V, 2-wire sensor. This +5V sensor is used to measure linear or rotary displacement in various applications. For manual transmissions, it is used for the clutch position on the master cylinder or the clutch release bearing. It can also be used at the gearshift lever to detect all gears' positions.
Figure 2- Clutch Position Sensor Schematic with 2-pin connector (Factory Orignal) and not 5-pin connector
Wiring pinout
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Status: PCB Design >> PCB fabrication >> Component assembly >> Testing
The factory's original sensor is infamous for wearing overtime resulting in poor functioning of the overall electronics of a P2 Volvo car causing frequent error messages. This is one of a total of 3 sensors P2 cars suffer from abnormal wear and poor performance (the ETM and the Accelerator pedal are the other 2). The solution prototyped will solve this annoying problem definitely.
Figure 2 - The carbon-based sensor found on the factory's original clutch position sensor
The hardware electronic being designed and prototyped is for a direct replacement of the carbon-based sensor inside the "Clutch Starter Safety Switch" with a laser position sensor the VL8160X from ST Microelectronics.
Figure 3 - 3D rendering of the hardware electronics with the improved LIDAR Sensor
Interactive view of the PCB Layout
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This sensor is sold as a direct PCB replacement of the factory original, the buyer will have to do soldering and component assembly. There's also the option of fully assembled and ready-to-be-installed on the buyer's Volvo.
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