Park/Neutral position switch trouble code

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10-11-2003 | 03:14 PM

Cameron

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Park/Neutral position switch trouble code

I have a 5 spd 2000 maxima. My "service engine soon" light came on recently. I had autozone read the trouble code which came up P1706 (Park/Neutral position switch or circuit fault). Nothing seems to be wrong with the car. What does the neutral safety switch do on a manual transmission? The won't crank unless the clutch is pushed in, but this is normal.

10-11-2003 | 04:44 PM

mdeal

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From the Electronic Service Manual:

Possible causes:
(1) Harness or connectors [The park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit is open or shorted.]
(2) Park/neutral position (PNP) switch

Note the switch appears to be on top of the bell housing.

10-11-2003 | 10:05 PM

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Wait did you have an auto before and it was converted?

10-12-2003 | 12:10 AM

Cameron

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Originally Posted by BigDogJonx

Wait did you have an auto before and it was converted?

No. The car is all stock.

10-12-2003 | 12:13 AM

Cameron

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Originally Posted by mdeal

Thanks for the info. Do you know what the PNP switch does on a manual trans? Besides the SES light being on, I am not having any problems.

Also, where can I get a service manual for the maxima? I have a Haynes manual, but I have already found a couple things that are wrong with it.