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DTC P0833: Clutch Released Switch Circuit: Testing

  1. Using scan tool, monitor CLUTCH UPSTOP SWITCH state. Completely depress and release clutch pedal several times. If CLUTCH UPSTOP SWITCH state changes from CLOSED when released to OPEN when fully depressed, go to next step.If CLUTCH UPSTOP SWITCH state does not change from CLOSED when released to OPEN when fully depressed, go to step  3 .
  2. Turn ignition off. Visually inspect related wiring harness. Check for chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires. Visually inspect related wiring harness connectors. Check for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. If no problems are found, test is complete.
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch harness connector located at top of clutch pedal. Connect a test light between battery positive and ground circuit (Black/Tan wire) at CPP switch harness connector. If test light illuminates brightly, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate brightly, repair open or high resistance in ground circuit.
  4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM harness connectors. See Figure . Measure resistance of signal circuit (Light Green/Black wire) between CPP switch harness connector and terminal No. 23 at PCM C1 harness connector. See Figure . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in signal circuit.
  5. Measure resistance between ground and signal circuit (Light Green/Black wire) at CPP switch harness connector. If resistance is more than 100 k/ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 100 k/ohms or less, repair short to ground in signal circuit.
  6. Reconnect PCM harness connectors. Connect a jumper wire between signal circuit (Light Green/Black wire) and ground circuit (Black/Tan wire) at CPP switch harness connector. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, monitor CLUTCH UPSTOP SWITCH state. If CLUTCH UPSTOP SWITCH state does not change from OPEN with jumper disconnected to CLOSED with jumper connected, go to next step. If CLUTCH UPSTOP SWITCH state changes from OPEN with jumper disconnected to CLOSED with jumper connected, replace CPP switch.
  7. If no other possible causes are remaining, replace PCM.
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