Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2695

Symptom:
P0833-CLUTCH RELEASED SWITCH CIRCUIT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P0833-CLUTCH RELEASED SWITCH CIRCUIT
When Monitored: During crank or when engine speed is between 1500-2880 RPM and
vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 MPH).
Set Condition: A short to ground is detected during startup. An open circuit is detected
when engine speed is between 1500-2880 RPM, vehicle speed is >40 km/h (25 MPH), and
delta throttle is >1.1 volts for 4 seconds. This cycle must repeat 5 times per trip for 2 trips.
WIRING HARNESS INTERMITTENT
GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
CLUTCH INTERLOCK/UPSTOP SWITCH
CLUTCH UPSTOP SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
CLUTCH UPSTOP SIGNAL SHORTED TO GROUND
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (UPSTOP SWITCH)
TEST
1 Using the DRB, monitor the Clutch Upstop Switch status in Input/Outputs.
Depress the Clutch Pedal completely to the floor and release all the way up several
times.
Did the Clutch Upstop Switch state change from Closed when released to Open when
fully depressed?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Go To 3
No
2 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed,
pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
NOTE: Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for
broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
NOTE: Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes → Repair wiring harness/connectors as necessary.
→ Test Complete.
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Perform TRANSMISSION DTC VERIFICATION TEST.
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