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.
Medium severity. Can I keep driving?Drive gently to a repair shop. If it slips, you hear clunks, or it loses its gears, do not keep driving.
Symptoms
- Cruise control switches off or cannot be activated
- Start-stop disabled
- Engine may not crank (starter interlock)
Most 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
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: easy
What each character of P0830 means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 0: Generic code: same on every make
- 8: Transmission
- 30: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P0830?
Drive gently to a repair shop. If it slips, you hear clunks, or it loses its gears, do not keep driving.
What causes code P0830?
The most common causes are: switch faulty or misadjusted; foot resting on the clutch pedal keeps the switch actuated; software misjudgment (reprogramming).
Related codes
- P0831Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit Low
- P0832Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit High
- P0833Clutch Pedal Switch B Circuit
- P083FClutch Pedal Switch A/B Correlation
- P0704Clutch Switch Input Circuit
Sources
- fordservicecontent.com: OBD Operations Summary Gasoline 2020 2023
- static.nhtsa.gov: SB 10063754 0335
- static.nhtsa.gov: MC 10066573 0335
- law.cornell.edu: 13 CCR 1968.2
Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.