The control module detected improper operation of the Hold Switch circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.
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P1799 Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations)
3 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 3 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.
Nissan
1 interpretation
PSA
1 interpretationThe stored code identifies a fault of the Multifunction switch signal fault - Park/Neutral switch. Documented for the AL4 automatic gearbox ECU on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models. PSA documentation does not characterise the failure mode further.
VAG
1 interpretationThe control module detected that the Output Speed Sensor 2 Circuit RPM value was above the expected limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.
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How to read P1799
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1799
What does P1799 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Hold Switch circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.
Is P1799 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1799 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Nissan, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
Can TuningBot remove P1799 at file level?
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