P1709
Park/Neutral Position Switch Out Of Self-Test Range
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–67 (est.)
Symptoms
- Difficulty starting the engine
- Incorrect idle speed
- The car starts in any selector position
- Gear indication is incorrect
- Automatic transmission is not working properly
Causes
- P/N position sensor malfunction
- Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
- Poor contact in the sensor connector
- Mechanical problems with the selector cable
- ECU malfunction
How to Fix
- Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
- Clean the electrical contacts of the sensor
- Check gear selector cable adjustment
- Replacing the P/N position sensor if necessary
- Check the operation of the computer