P1708

Accelerator Switch

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
The engine goes into emergency mode
Reduced engine power
Unstable engine operation at idle
Acceleration problems

Causes

Faulty accelerator pedal position sensor
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Contact corrosion
Problems with the engine ECU

How to Fix

Check the condition of the sensor connectors and wiring
Test the accelerator pedal position sensor
Check the voltage and resistance in the sensor circuit
Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
Reset the error and check the system operation

Related codes

P1709 P1710 P1711

Error P1708 by Vehicle Brand