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P1817 Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations)

3 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 3 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1817
TFP Valve Position Switch Reverse With Drive Ratio Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the TFP Valve Position Switch Reverse With Drive Ratio circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1817
Reverse lamps - open/short circuit Mercedes-Benz · body Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Reverse lamps - open/short circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground/positive
  • supply voltage open circuit
  • reverse lamps switch

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1817
Actuator Motor Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Actuator Motor circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1817

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

817

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1817

What does P1817 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the TFP Valve Position Switch Reverse With Drive Ratio circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1817 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1817 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1817 at file level?

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