Powertrain, generic · Transmission

P0830 Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleRequired
Limp modeNo

Clutch pedal switches A and B are digital inputs of manual gearboxes: they release the starter only with the pedal pressed, switch off cruise control and tell start-stop whether the clutch is open. Which switch is A or B is up to each manufacturer – FCA calls the pedal-up switch A. Ford's 2020–23 summary checks a dual switch over more than 40 pedal applications and reports a stuck switch without MIL (P0830 stuck high, P0833 stuck low, comparison P0704). P0830 is the general fault of switch A. On Ford it means the switch is stuck high. On a 2012–13 Jeep Wrangler with the six-speed manual, Chrysler reprogrammed the engine module for unwanted cruise control cut-outs with P0830; an FCA tip notes that a driver resting a foot on the pedal keeps the pedal-up switch on and sets the code. The MIL depends on the manufacturer.

Likely causes

Switch faulty or misadjusted
Foot resting on the clutch pedal keeps the switch actuated
Software misjudgment (reprogramming)
Wiring, connector or remote-start bypass

Symptoms

  • Cruise control switches off or cannot be activated
  • Start-stop disabled
  • Engine may not crank (starter interlock)

Repair estimate

DifficultyEasyDIY possible
Parts and labour€30–200
Time0.3–1 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

clutch pedal switchswitch wiringengine control module

Related codes

P0831P0832P0833P083FP0704

References: fordservicecontent.com, static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov, law.cornell.edu.