DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P0831
DTC P0831:Clutch Pedal Position Switch A Circuit High Voltage

General Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the clutch pedal position switch A signal to switch the starting system from auto control mode to manual mode when it malfunctions. When the PCM cannot detect an OFF signal from clutch pedal position switch A while the clutch pedal is released, the detection continues after the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode. If the malfunction continues for a set time after the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type
Execution
Once per driving cycle
Sequence
None
Duration
5 minutes or more
DTC Type
One drive cycle, MIL off

Enable Conditions
Condition
Minimum
Maximum
Engine speed
[ENGINE SPEED]
1,000 rpm
–
Vehicle speed
[VEHICLE SPEED]
19 mph (30 km/h)
–
Other
Malfunction judgment executes after the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode if PCM cannot detect OFF signal from clutch pedal position switch A while clutch pedal is released under above conditions
[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold
The PCM cannot detect an OFF signal from clutch pedal position switch A for at least 5 minutes after the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

Possible Cause
NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
Clutch pedal position switch A stuck ON failure
Clutch pedal position switch A CLUTCH SW(SA) line short to ground

Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected, a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.