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P1709 - Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Out Of Self-Test Range

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P1709 - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH OUT OF SELF-TEST RANGE

Description:  This DTC indicates that the voltage is high when it should be low.
Possible Causes: 
  • PNP/CPP circuit short to PWR
  • Damaged PNP or CPP switch
  • PNP/CPP circuit open in the SIGRTN
Diagnostic Aids:  When activating either the PNP or CPP switch, the voltage should cycle from 5 volts to low.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE article.