Powertrain
generic / SAE
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.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / 33
Possible causes
- Open or shorted switch wire high
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
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 40–200 €
- Estimated time: 0.2–1 h
- Component: clutch pedal switch b
- Component: wiring harness
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012