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P1706TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH OPEN
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5Original wording in English
FORD
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1706 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic module C (SOBDMC) and a "Shift System Fault" message displayed in the message center. This may be due to the soft…
HONDA
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0706 OR P1706, ENGINE MAY NOT CRANK. *TT
HONDA
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1706 , A/T SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT. *TT
HONDA
EXCESSIVE CORROSION DEVELOPS ON THE SHIFT CABLE CONTROL PIN AND THE VEHICLE MOVES WHEN IT'S IN PARK, THE SHIFT LEVER IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE IN AND OUT OF PARK, OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON AND THE D INDICATOR BLINKS AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1706 (TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH OPEN) IS SET. *TT
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Code meaning and manufacturer information
Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
High Vehicle Speed Observed in Park
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A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.