P1700: Transmission Indeterminate Failure (Failed to Neutral)

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What does P1700 mean?

P1700 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating "Transmission Indeterminate Failure (Failed to Neutral)". This code relates to your vehicle's transmission and should be diagnosed to determine the root cause. The severity level helps indicate how urgently this should be addressed.

Common causes

  • Low or degraded transmission fluid
  • Worn clutch packs or bands
  • Faulty shift solenoid
  • Wiring issue to the transmission control module
  • Failing torque converter

What should you do?

This is a significant issue that should be diagnosed and repaired soon. Avoid long trips or heavy driving until the problem is resolved. Continued driving may cause additional damage.

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