OBD II Fault Code P1709 :

Description of Fault code P1709

MODE SWITCH FAILURE

Possible failuer P1709

• Signal line open
• Signal line short
• Switch failure

Diagnostic Procedure using AutoHex II Scan Tool

• The PCM/ TCM monitors the actual mainshaft speed (rpm) and countershaft speed (rpm) ratios and the commanded ratio. The PCM/TCM computes these ratio continuously.
• A malfunction is detected when a difference between the actual ratio and the commanded ratio occurs, and it is over the specific ratio.
• When the 3rd -> 4th upshift has been made then the PCM/TCM detects neutral position while driving in 5th gear a malfunction is detected.

Test Conditions using AutoHex tester

• D or D3 shift position
• Battery Voltage > 11V
• Upshifting 1st through 5th

Clear Fault codes Conditions

• The PCM/ TCM monitors the actual mainshaft speed (rpm) and countershaft speed (rpm) ratios and the commanded ratio. The PCM/TCM computes these ratio continuously.
• A malfunction is detected when a difference between the actual ratio and the commanded ratio occurs, and it is over the specific ratio.
• When the 3rd -> 4th upshift has been made then the PCM/TCM detects neutral position while driving in 5th gear a malfunction is detected.

MIL Status

• OFF

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