DTC P0831 (1.5 L Engine)

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DTC P0831 : Clutch Pedal Position Switch A Circuit High Voltage

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC Description	Confirmed DTC	Pending DTC
P0831 Clutch Pedal Position Switch A Circuit High Voltage

DTC (PGM-FI)

Problem verification

-1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

-2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

-3. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
Signal	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
Clutch Pedal Position Switch A	Close

Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at clutch pedal position switch A and the PCM, and check the installation of clutch pedal position switch A. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

Clutch pedal position switch A installation check
-1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

-2. Check clutch pedal position switch A and its installation .

Is it damaged or is its installation loose?

YES

Repair or replace clutch pedal position switch A .

NO

Go to step 3.

Determine possible failure area (clutch pedal position switch A, others)

-1. Disconnect the following connector.

Clutch pedal position switch A 4P connector

-2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

-3. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
Signal	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
Clutch Pedal Position Switch A	Open

Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

YES

Replace clutch pedal position switch A .

Go to step 4.

Shorted wire check (CLUTCH SW (SA) line)

-1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

-2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

-3. Disconnect the following connector.

PCM connector A (50P)

-4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
	Clutch pedal position switch A 4P connector: disconnected
	PCM connector A (50P): disconnected
Test point 1	Clutch pedal position switch A 4P connector (female terminals) No. 4:
Test point 2	Body ground

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Is there continuity?

YES

Repair a short in the CLUTCH SW (SA) wire between PCM (A21) and clutch pedal position switch A.

The CLUTCH SW (SA) wire is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good PCM .