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sirhc · 02-08-2008, 10:34 PM

My check engine light is on because of the P1706 Park/Neutral Position Switch. Is is hard to replace? Can I do it myself or do I have to bring it to the nissan dealer. Is there a how to on this forum for the P1706 Park/Neutral Position Switch replacement. obtw I have a 98 kouki. I also did a search and found nothing useful.

Thanks

racepar1 · 02-09-2008, 01:05 AM

This is an automatic trans right? It should be on the side of the trans and the shift rod should go through it. I have never really looked at an automatic 240 so I could be wrong, but that is where it normally is.

sirhc · 02-09-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

This is an automatic trans right? It should be on the side of the trans and the shift rod should go through it. I have never really looked at an automatic 240 so I could be wrong, but that is where it normally is.

No its a 5 speed. Do you have pictures? lol

racepar1 · 02-09-2008, 02:54 AM

Manual trannies don't have park/neutral switches, they have a neutral safety switch and a clutch pedal switch. Was the car converted to a manual trans from an auto trans? Are you running an a/t ecu to eliminate the speed limiter? That's what it sounds like to me.

sirhc · 02-09-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

Manual trannies don't have park/neutral switches, they have a neutral safety switch and a clutch pedal switch. Was the car converted to a manual trans from an auto trans? Are you running an a/t ecu to eliminate the speed limiter? That's what it sounds like to me.

I bought the car as a manual. I don't think the car was converted to manual because the previouse onwer didn't mention anything about it being an auto. Is the switch important? CAn I just reset my light? O yeah the check engine has two codes, both was the P1706 Park/Neutral Position Switch.

jhec23 · 02-09-2008, 02:13 PM

Yes the manual trans has a neutral switch. Same thing when I got my s14, cel is on for the neutral switch. It's easy to replace just like the sensors but kind of hard to reach. I ordered the part from a nissan dealer, just go there and ask for the neutral switch. They don't usually have it in stock so you need to order it and it's about $37. It's the one closest to the shifter assy when you looked under the car on the passenger side all the way almost to the top of the trans housing.

jhec23 · 02-09-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhc

I bought the car as a manual. I don't think the car was converted to manual because the previouse onwer didn't mention anything about it being an auto. Is the switch important? CAn I just reset my light? O yeah the check engine has two codes, both was the P1706 Park/Neutral Position Switch.

It doesn't have an effect on the way your car runs but your light will stay on and even if you reset it, it will go back on the next time you start your car.

sirhc · 02-09-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jhec23

Yes the manual trans has a neutral switch. Same thing when I got my s14, cel is on for the neutral switch. It's easy to replace just like the sensors but kind of hard to reach. I ordered the part from a nissan dealer, just go there and ask for the neutral switch. They don't usually have it in stock so you need to order it and it's about $37. It's the one closest to the shifter assy when you looked under the car on the passenger side all the way almost to the top of the trans housing.

O dude thanks. I'll order the parts and come back to the forum and ask more question later.

sirhc · 02-25-2008, 10:24 AM

I replace the neutral switch and reset my check engine light. It was fine for a few day, but then the check engine light came back on. This is really annoying. Is there any way to delete this code completly, so it will disappear forever? Do I even need a neutral switch?

aznpoopy · 02-25-2008, 01:00 PM

um. first check the code. it might be a different code.

if it turns out to be the same problem, you may want to check the wiring to the switch.

jhec23 · 02-25-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhc

I replace the neutral switch and reset my check engine light. It was fine for a few day, but then the check engine light came back on. This is really annoying. Is there any way to delete this code completly, so it will disappear forever? Do I even need a neutral switch?

If you get the same code then just leave it like that. My car was the same so I just left it like that then it dissappeared after like a week. The light will turn off eventually so don't worry abou it.

WIKID S4TEEN · 02-25-2008, 03:25 PM

I have the same problem. It's annoying, especially when someone new gets in ur car....they look over and ask, y is ur CEL on???
I feel like socking them!

sirhc · 02-25-2008, 05:36 PM

Thanks guys, I'll check the code again tomorrow and see whats up.

jhec23 · 02-25-2008, 07:01 PM

If it's the same code, don't reset and just wait for it to turn off by itself.

4bangers · 02-26-2008, 02:03 PM

I have a s14 95 and I got a code P0705 so that the PRNDL switch, but mine is a manual from factory so how do I get this cel to turn off? any help? thanks

DreamN · 02-26-2008, 06:03 PM

^ well have you switched out the sensor yet? if not, start with that and make sure all your connections are connected properly.

4bangers · 02-26-2008, 06:07 PM

do you know where is the sensor? pix would be helpful. thank a lot

DreamN · 02-26-2008, 06:09 PM

dude, find your fsm or get one online. do a little searching for yourself. spoon feeding you is going to help you.

02-08-2008, 10:34 PM	#1
sirhc Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: aTx Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	P1706 Park/Neutral Position Switch My check engine light is on because of the P1706 Park/Neutral Position Switch. Is is hard to replace? Can I do it myself or do I have to bring it to the nissan dealer. Is there a how to on this forum for the P1706 Park/Neutral Position Switch replacement. obtw I have a 98 kouki. I also did a search and found nothing useful. Thanks

02-25-2008, 10:24 AM	#9
sirhc Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: aTx Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Plz help, bugging the shit out of me I replace the neutral switch and reset my check engine light. It was fine for a few day, but then the check engine light came back on. This is really annoying. Is there any way to delete this code completly, so it will disappear forever? Do I even need a neutral switch?

02-25-2008, 03:25 PM	#12
WIKID S4TEEN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal 661 Posts: 887 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I have the same problem. It's annoying, especially when someone new gets in ur car....they look over and ask, y is ur CEL on??? I feel like socking them! __________________ Rock wha U jock and don't talk if U ain't got!!

02-26-2008, 06:03 PM	#16
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 40 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	^ well have you switched out the sensor yet? if not, start with that and make sure all your connections are connected properly. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

02-26-2008, 06:09 PM	#18
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 40 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	dude, find your fsm or get one online. do a little searching for yourself. spoon feeding you is going to help you. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

02-09-2008, 01:05 AM	#2
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 42 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	This is an automatic trans right? It should be on the side of the trans and the shift rod should go through it. I have never really looked at an automatic 240 so I could be wrong, but that is where it normally is.

02-09-2008, 02:54 AM	#4
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 42 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	Manual trannies don't have park/neutral switches, they have a neutral safety switch and a clutch pedal switch. Was the car converted to a manual trans from an auto trans? Are you running an a/t ecu to eliminate the speed limiter? That's what it sounds like to me.

02-09-2008, 02:13 PM	#6
jhec23 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Socal (818) Age: 46 Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes the manual trans has a neutral switch. Same thing when I got my s14, cel is on for the neutral switch. It's easy to replace just like the sensors but kind of hard to reach. I ordered the part from a nissan dealer, just go there and ask for the neutral switch. They don't usually have it in stock so you need to order it and it's about $37. It's the one closest to the shifter assy when you looked under the car on the passenger side all the way almost to the top of the trans housing.

02-25-2008, 01:00 PM	#10
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	um. first check the code. it might be a different code. if it turns out to be the same problem, you may want to check the wiring to the switch.

02-25-2008, 05:36 PM	#13
sirhc Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: aTx Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Thanks guys, I'll check the code again tomorrow and see whats up.

02-25-2008, 07:01 PM	#14
jhec23 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Socal (818) Age: 46 Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If it's the same code, don't reset and just wait for it to turn off by itself.

02-26-2008, 02:03 PM	#15
4bangers Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wa Age: 26 Posts: 367 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have a s14 95 and I got a code P0705 so that the PRNDL switch, but mine is a manual from factory so how do I get this cel to turn off? any help? thanks

02-26-2008, 06:07 PM	#17
4bangers Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wa Age: 26 Posts: 367 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	do you know where is the sensor? pix would be helpful. thank a lot