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2021 NISSAN FRONTIER

3.8L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1706high severityPowertrain

Park/Neutral Position Switch

on 2021 Nissan Frontier 3.8L V6 · 4WD

What this code means

PNP switch signal not changing as expected during start and driving.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • No start possible
  • Incorrect gear display
  • Backup lights malfunction

Common causes

  • Faulty PNP switch
  • Misadjusted switch
  • Damaged wiring
  • Corroded contacts

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test switch operation
  2. Adjust switch
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Check contacts

Repair notes

Replace or adjust PNP switch.

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