Corvette V8-7.0L VIN E (2006)
Clutch Switch: Customer Interest
M/T - MIL ON/DTC P0833/Cruise Control Inoperative
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 05-08-68-001B
Date: May 29, 2008
Subject:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0833, Cruise Control Inoperative (Adjust Clutch Release Switch)
Models:
2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette
with 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to provide additional diagnostic information for setting the DTC. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
05-08-68-001A (Section 08 - Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a malfunction indicator lamp. Some customers may also comment that the cruise control is inoperative.
A scan tool may reveal a DTC P0833. Cruise Disengaged History Reason will display "Lost Forward Gear" on Tech 2(R).
Cause
The clutch release switch may be misadjusted.
Diagnostic Information
There are two clutch switches
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The lower switch the clutch start switch provides feedback to the PCM that the clutch pedal has been depressed to enable starting. This switch DOES
NOT relate to the P0883 code.
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The upper switch, the clutch pedal position switch also referred to in SI as the clutch pedal cruise control release switch, provides the PCM feedback
as to the position of the clutch pedal.
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Refer to Manual Transmission Component Views Figure 2: 01 Y-Car: Comp Loc Views (Under LH Side of the Dash) in SI for switch locations.
Important:
Multiple clutch presses during a single stop may provide inaccurate feedback to the PCM and the technician may misdiagnose the need to replace the
