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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This test confirms if the scan tool is receiving a clutch switch position signal.
  2. 3:  This step inspects the clutch pedal connector and adjustment.
DTC P0833

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    3. IMPORTANT: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool on order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data.
  3. Use the scan tool to monitor the clutch pedal position switch parameter.
  4. Apply and release the clutch pedal several times.
Does the scan tool indicate a change in state when the clutch pedal is either applied or released?		 - Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Go to Step 3 
3 Inspect the clutch pedal position switch and the connector.
Does the clutch switch or the connector require service?		 - Go to Step 11  Go to Step 4 
4 Inspect the brake fuse for an open. Refer to Circuit Protection - Fuses .
Is the brake fuse open?		 - Go to Step 9  Go to Step 5 
5 Using a DMM, measure voltage at the brake fuse.
Does the DMM indicate the specified value?		 B+ Go to Step 6  Go to Step 12 
6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the clutch pedal position switch connector.
  3. Using a DMM, measure the voltage at the ignition 3 voltage circuit.
Does the DMM indicate the specified value?		 B+ Go to Step 7  Go to Step 13 
7
  1. Clear all DTCs.
  2. Use the scan tool to monitor the clutch pedal position switch parameter.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Use a fused jumper wire to repeatedly connect and disconnect pin E and pin F of the clutch pedal position switch electrical connector.
Does the scan tool display that the clutch is applying and releasing?		 - Go to Step 15  Go to Step 8 
8
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the clutch pedal position switch signal circuit at the PCM.
  3. Using the DMM, test for continuity and a short to voltage on the clutch pedal position switch signal circuit.
Did you find a short to voltage, high resistance or an open on the clutch pedal position switch signal circuit?		 - Go to Step 14  Go to Step 16 
9
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Remove the brake fuse.
  3. Disconnect the clutch pedal position switch connector and the clutch pedal position switch signal circuit at the PCM.
  4. Using a DMM, test for a short to ground on the ignition 3 voltage circuit at the switch connector.
Is the ignition 3 voltage circuit grounded?		 - Go to Step 13  Go to Step 10 
10 Using a DMM, test for a short to ground on the clutch pedal position switch signal circuit at the switch connector.
Is the clutch pedal position switch signal circuit grounded?		 - Go to Step 14  Go to Step 15 
11 Replace the clutch pedal position switch or repair the connector as necessary.
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 17  -
12 Repair the power distribution circuit to the brake fuse.
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 17  -
13 Repair the open, high resistance or short to ground in the ignition 3 voltage circuit or a parallel circuit that uses the brake fuse.
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 17  -
14 Repair the open, high resistance or short in the clutch pedal position switch signal circuit.
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 17  -
15 Replace the clutch pedal position switch.
Is the action complete?		 - Go to Step 17  -
16 Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Is the action complete?		 - Go to Step 17  -
17
  1. Select the DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
  3. Operate the vehicle from 0 km/h (0 mph) to above 38 km/h (24 mph) then back to 0 km/h (0 mph) 7 times.
  4. Select Specific DTC.
  5. Enter DTC P0833.
Has the test run and passed?		 - System OK Go to Step 2 
18 With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?		 - Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle System OK
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