P0831 - OBD Trouble Code

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Is the car engine cranking up and not starting? Did the engine start even when the car was in gear? Is the engine not starting even when you have engaged the clutch? All these are an indication of problematic Clutch Pedal Switch Circuit problem thus leading to P0831 error code getting stored in the system.

It is important to understand that the clutch sensor switch determine the clutch position and only allow the engine to start when its circuit in complete by engaging the clutch pedal and ensuring that the vehicle will not start in gear. It always has current flowing from one end of the circuit, waiting for the circuit to get complete and sending it to the starter to start the engine. When the PCM notices low voltage at that end, it stores and flashes P0831 error code and may illuminate the malfunction indicator light.

What causes this problem with the Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit Low?

• Faulty Clutch Position Sensor Switch
• Blown Fuse or fuse-able link
• Corroded or Damaged Wiring and Connector
• Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
• Clutch Position Sensor misadjusted
• Poor electrical connection to the sensor or circuit

1. Clutch Position Sensor Switch - Check for faults in the position sensor switch and replace it immediately. Buy new sensor switch now!
2. Clutch Connector - Check for damaged or corroded connector and replace it. Buy new clutch connector form us!
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4. Powertrain Control Module - Faulty PCM can lead to misdiagnosis by flashing wrong OBD error due to fault in the sensors, fuel rails, camshaft/crankshaft, etc. and the PCM itself. Thus, check for faults in the PCM and replace or reprogram as necessary.

It is vital to know the symptoms of an issue as only then you would be able to solve the problem. So that’s why we have listed out some major symptoms of OBD Code P0831 here:

Common Symptoms

• The engine may not start
• Engine starting without engaging the clutch
• Check engine light on
• Other OBD code getting stored

Here are some ways with the help of which you will be able to correct the OBD Code P0831.

• Replacement of Clutch Position Sensor
• Replacement of corroded or damaged wiring and connector to the and circuit
• PCM repair or replacement
• Replacement of blow fuses

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Here are some steps which you should follow in order to diagnose this fault code:

• Connect the OBD scanner and retrieve all the coded and freeze frame the data. After doing that test run the vehicle again under same circumstances to see if the code returns to make sure which codes are persistent (in case of more than one code).
• Check for any damaged, or corroded wiring and connector issue and repair or replace them as required. Also check for blown fuses and replace them immediately.
• Next check for the input voltage to the sensor switch. If there’s no input voltage, check for the power source to the sensor circuit. If the input voltage is present but the output voltage is missing even when the clutch in engaged, then the sensor switch might be faulty and might need replacement. Also, with the input to output voltage is low, then the PCM will flash P0831 error code in the system.
• It is important to recheck the system after doing all the replacements. Check for the proper functionality of the position sensor in accordance with the clutch pedal as well as the proper transfer of input to output voltage reaching to the starter solenoid and thus leading to starting of the engine.
• It is also important to disconnect all other related control modules before rest the position sensor functionality to avoid other codes getting stored in the PCM.
• Lastly, check for the faults in the PCM as it might a case where, it’s storing the wrong OBD code error which everything is working perfectly. Thus, it might need replacement and reprogramming as well.

Common mistakes while diagnosing P0831 code

The most common mistake while diagnosing this code is missing out on diagnosing steps which further leads to the expensive and unnecessary replacements. It is always recommended to seek help of experienced diagnostician to avoid any mistakes.

• Check for faulty wiring, connectors and fuses
• Faulty Clutch Position Sensor harness
• Faulty CPS Switch