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2002 ACURA CL

3.2L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1705high severityPowertrain

A/T Gear Position Switch Circuit Shorted

on 2002 Acura CL 3.2L V6 · FWD

What this code means

Short circuit in the automatic transmission gear position switch.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Incorrect gear display
  • Improper shifting
  • Starting issues

Common causes

  • Shorted switch
  • Damaged wiring
  • Corroded connector
  • Internal harness fault

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test switch resistance
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check connector
  4. Test continuity

Repair notes

Replace gear position switch.

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