Press clutch AND brake pedal to start engine

bobsy852 · Nov 24th, 2018, 19:28

Has anyone else had this come up on their Volvo?
It happened for the second time to me today (first time was back in august).

Parked up to nip into supermarket (after some unusually short drives for me today <10mins). Get back in the car press clutch & hit start and the dash says:
“Press clutch and brake to start”
So I do this, his the start button again and for a split second it sounds like it will start before all the lights go off (everything) and then come back on and it says it again.

Last time I had this i continued to try press both pedals until the brake wouldnt move any more to register.
This time though I took the key out, put it back in and it resorted to the usual clutch pedal only start.

Just wondered if anyone else has come across this issue?
Sounds electronic to me (read; expensive)

Tarne · Nov 24th, 2018, 20:03

I hope this helps:-

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=202141

tommyweaves · Nov 24th, 2018, 20:55

Not had this happen personally. However, my instinct would be to check the health of your battery (those little journeys all in one day could be enough to push an ailing battery over the edge), but if that's putting out a good voltage suspect a clutch or brake pedal position sensor.

bobsy852 · Nov 24th, 2018, 22:58

Thanks you two! I,’ll look into this.
Either of you know how easy/difficult they are to replace?

tommyweaves · Nov 24th, 2018, 23:03

Well replacing the battery is pretty simple! LOL

Might be worth seeing if you have any fault codes stored that point you in the right direction before replacing sensors. I suspect they're not difficult to replace per se, just awkward. Have a little youtube search.

Tannaton · Nov 25th, 2018, 08:43

Not sure if Volvo do the same but on my last VW Passat you had to press the clutch and the brake to start the engine IF you didn’t have the seat belt on.... otherwise was just clutch.

Easy to try to eliminate it... I would but don’t have a manual any more....

Nov 24th, 2018, 19:28	#1
bobsy852 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 08:44 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rossendale, Lancashire	Press clutch AND brake pedal to start engine Has anyone else had this come up on their Volvo? It happened for the second time to me today (first time was back in august). Parked up to nip into supermarket (after some unusually short drives for me today <10mins). Get back in the car press clutch & hit start and the dash says: “Press clutch and brake to start” So I do this, his the start button again and for a split second it sounds like it will start before all the lights go off (everything) and then come back on and it says it again. Last time I had this i continued to try press both pedals until the brake wouldnt move any more to register. This time though I took the key out, put it back in and it resorted to the usual clutch pedal only start. Just wondered if anyone else has come across this issue? Sounds electronic to me (read; expensive) __________________ 2008 (57 plate) Volvo V70 D5 with Poletsar remap (205) 1996 BMW E36 328i Sport Coupe 2019 VW MK7 e-Golf (full electric) (partners car)

Nov 24th, 2018, 22:58	#4
bobsy852 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 08:44 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rossendale, Lancashire	Thanks you two! I,’ll look into this. Either of you know how easy/difficult they are to replace? __________________ 2008 (57 plate) Volvo V70 D5 with Poletsar remap (205) 1996 BMW E36 328i Sport Coupe 2019 VW MK7 e-Golf (full electric) (partners car)

Nov 25th, 2018, 08:43	#6
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 07:26 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Not sure if Volvo do the same but on my last VW Passat you had to press the clutch and the brake to start the engine IF you didn’t have the seat belt on.... otherwise was just clutch. Easy to try to eliminate it... I would but don’t have a manual any more.... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Nov 24th, 2018, 20:03	#2
Tarne New Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2021 13:53 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Virginia Water	I hope this helps:- https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=202141

Nov 24th, 2018, 20:55	#3
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	Not had this happen personally. However, my instinct would be to check the health of your battery (those little journeys all in one day could be enough to push an ailing battery over the edge), but if that's putting out a good voltage suspect a clutch or brake pedal position sensor.

Nov 24th, 2018, 23:03	#5
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	Well replacing the battery is pretty simple! LOL Might be worth seeing if you have any fault codes stored that point you in the right direction before replacing sensors. I suspect they're not difficult to replace per se, just awkward. Have a little youtube search.

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