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DTC P0850: Notes

DTC P0850 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0850 Neutral switch circuit malfunction
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • PCM monitors changes in input voltage from neutral switch. If PCM does not detect PCM terminal 1X voltage changes while running vehicle with vehicle speed above 30 km/h {19 mph}  and clutch pedal turns press and depress 10 times  repeatedly, PCM determines that neutral switch circuit has malfunction

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • MIL illuminates if PCM detects above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTC is stored in PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Neutral switch malfunction
  • Poor connection of neutral switch connector or PCM connector
  • Short to ground between neutral switch terminal B and PCM connector terminal 1X
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between neutral switch terminal B and PCM connector terminal 1X
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between ground and brake switch terminal A.
  • PCM malfunction
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