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P1703 Ford - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Ford. All interpretations of P1703

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1703 means

P1703
Brake On/Off Switch Out of Self - Test Range Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Brake On/Off Switch Out of Self - Test Range circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • brake pedal depressed during self - test
  • rear electronic module/lights control module
  • BPP switch
  • ECM

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information
P1703:00
Brake switch out of self-test range Ford · engine Data confidence 94%

Ford documents P1703:00 (no sub type information) for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as brake switch out of self-test range. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information
Applies to Ford gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1703

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

703

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1703

What does P1703 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Brake On/Off Switch Out of Self - Test Range circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1703 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1703 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1703 at file level?

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