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

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DTC 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:	Damaged PNP or Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch PNP/CPP circuit short to PWR 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 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S , Automatic Transmission Cooling Symptom Chart, External Controls Symptom Chart to continue diagnosis.