2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics

P0835-CLUTCH PEDAL SWITCH "B" CIRCUIT HIGH

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.






Possible Causes

(T26) CLUTCH UPSTOP SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).


1. ACTIVE DTC


1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With a scan tool, monitor the Clutch Upstop Switch state while pressing and releasing the clutch pedal.


Does the clutch pedal state change when pressing and releasing the clutch pedal?

Yes


No


2. CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH


1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Clutch Interlock Switch harness connector.


NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
3. Connect a jumper wire between the (Z905) Ground circuit and the (T26) Clutch Upstop Switch Signal circuit in the Clutch Interlock Switch harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Using the scan tool, monitor the Clutch Upstop status.

NOTE: The scan tool should display the Clutch Upstop Switch status as not pressed with the jumper wire in place and pressed with the jumper wire removed.


Does the scan tool display the status as described above?

Yes


No


3. CHECK THE (T26) CLUTCH UPSTOP SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND


1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T26) Clutch Upstop Switch Signal circuit in the Clutch Interlock Switch harness connector.


Is the resistance above 10K Ohms?

Yes


No


4. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)


1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Clutch Interlock Switch and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Clutch Interlock Switch and PCM harness connectors.
5. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply.


Were there any problems found?

Yes


No