The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Gear lever signal fault circuit. Documented for the Automated manual gearbox electric control ECU on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
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P1709 PSA - Gear lever signal fault : Open circuit or short circuit to the plus
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1709
What P1709 means
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How to read P1709
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
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Frequently asked questions about P1709
What does P1709 mean?
Gear lever signal fault : Open circuit or short circuit to the plus. The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Gear lever signal fault circuit. Documented for the Automated manual gearbox electric control ECU on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Is P1709 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1709 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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