P1709 - Park/Neutral Position Switch Out Of Self-Test Range

2004 Ford Focus ZX3, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION P1709 - Park/Neutral Position Switch Out Of Self-Test Range
P1709 - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH OUT OF SELF-TEST RANGE

Description:  The DTCs indicate that the voltage is high when it should be low.
Possible Causes: 
  • PNP/CPP circuit short to PWR.
  • Damaged PNP or CPP switch.
  • PNP/CPP circuit open in the SIGRTN.
  • Damaged PCM.
Diagnostic Aids:  When exercising either the PNP or CPP switch the voltage should cycle from 5 volts to low.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
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