P0833
Clutch Pedal Switch B Circuit
General electrical fault on the second clutch pedal switch B — provides redundant clutch-state detection (one switch upper end of pedal travel, other lower end) so the ECM can verify both ends of pedal motion. Used for accurate cranking and cruise enable logic.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: easy
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Open or shorted switch wireCommon
Parts involved
- Clutch Pedal Switch B
- Wiring Harness
P0833 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.