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2018 ACURA RLX

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1706high severityPowertrain

A/T Gear Position Switch Circuit Open

on 2018 Acura RLX 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Open circuit in the automatic transmission gear position switch.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Incorrect gear indication
  • Shifting issues
  • No start possible

Common causes

  • Open circuit in switch
  • Disconnected connector
  • Broken wiring
  • Faulty switch

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test switch continuity
  2. Inspect connector
  3. Check wiring
  4. Test with scan tool

Repair notes

Replace gear position switch.

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