OBD
P0831
Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit Low
What it means
P0831 means Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit Low.
Where it lives
For P0831, the circuit described runs through the switch. The description of P0831 reports a fault at the switch.
Check these first
- A short to ground in the switch A signal wire
- A clutch pedal switch A stuck closed
- Water in the switch A connector
- A poor switch A ground
What to do next
- Read clutch pedal switch A voltage
- Test the signal wire for a short to ground
- Check the switch A ground
- Dry and reseat the switch connector
- Replace the switch if the signal stays low
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.