DTC P1707

2020 Honda HR-V LX, FWDSECTION DTC P1707

DTC P1707  : Neutral Position Sensor B Circuit Low Voltage

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P1707 Neutral Position Sensor B Circuit Low Voltage      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P1707 Neutral Position Sensor B Circuit Low Voltage      

    Is DTC P1707 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the neutral position sensor and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot .

  2. DTC check

    -1. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0851 Neutral Position Sensor A Circuit Low Voltage      
    P1707 Neutral Position Sensor B Circuit Low Voltage      

    Are DTC P0851 and P1707 indicated at the same time?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  3. Determine possible failure area (neutral position sensor, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Neutral position sensor 4P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      Neutral position sensor 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Neutral position sensor 4P connector No. 1
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH434882Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Replace the neutral position sensor .

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Open wire check (VCC2 line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector B (51P)

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Neutral position sensor 4P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector B (51P): disconnected
    Test point 1 PCM connector B (51P) No. 29
    Test point 2 Neutral position sensor 4P connector No. 1
    GHH434883Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The VCC2 wire is OK.Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM , then recheck. If DTC P1707 goes away and the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If DTC P1707 goes away and the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the VCC2 wire between the PCM (B29) and the neutral position sensor.

  5. Determine possible failure area (neutral position sensor, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Neutral position sensor 4P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    NEUTRAL POSITION SENSOR 2    

    Is about 5 V indicated?

    YES 

    Replace the neutral position sensor .

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  6. Shorted wire check (NSS2 wire)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector B (51P)

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector B (51P): disconnected
      Neutral position sensor 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Neutral position sensor 4P connector No. 4
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH434884Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the NSS2 wire between the PCM (B39) and the neutral position sensor.

    NO 

    The NSS2 wire is OK. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM , then recheck. If DTC P1707 goes away and the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If DTC P1707 goes away and the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM .

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