A/T - Harsh Shifts/DTC P1709/P0732/P0733/P0734

Group
TRANSAXLE

Number
03-40-018

Date
OCTOBER 2003

Model
1995-2004 ACCENT,
1996-2000 ELANTRA,
1997-2002 TIBURON

Subject
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1709

DESCRIPTION:

Diagnostic Trouble Code P1709 (Kickdown servo switch open/short) may be caused by the following conditions:

^ Open or short circuit in the kickdown servo switch

^ Binding or seizing of the kickdown servo in the servo bore

To service a vehicle with DTC P1709, follow the repair procedure shown below:





REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Remove the air cleaner.





2. Locate the connector to the kickdown servo switch located on the driver's side transaxle mount.





3. Disconnect the connector to the kickdown servo switch.

4. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.

5. Using a DVOM, check the voltage between the vehicle harness connector and ground. If the voltage is:

^ More than 10V, replace the kickdown servo switch

^ Less than 10V, check the harness for an open or short circuit.

KICKDOWN SWITCH REMOVAL:

6. Remove the snap-ring.





7. Grasp the kickdown servo switch with a pliers and remove the switch.

8. Reinstall the new switch and snap ring.

9. Reconnect the kickdown servo switch to the harness connector and reinstall the air cleaner.

10. Test drive the vehicle for two key-on to key-off driving cycles. If P1709 recurs, replace the transaxle.





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