U1417moderate severityNetwork
Implausible Gear Position Signal Received
on 2003 Dodge Durango 4.7L V8 · 4WD
What this code means
A module received a transmission gear position value that does not make sense compared to other data. This usually indicates a range sensor or network communication problem.
Symptoms
- Wrong gear shown on display
- Harsh or delayed shifting
- Transmission warning light
Common causes
- Faulty transmission range sensor
- CAN bus communication fault
- Damaged wiring to TCM
- Failed transmission control module
Diagnostic steps
- Scan TCM and related modules for codes
- Check gear position sensor signal with scan tool
- Inspect wiring and connectors to transmission
- Test CAN bus communication integrity
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Other Network codes on this vehicle
U0001
High Speed CAN Communication Bus
U0002
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
U0003
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
U0004
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
U0005
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
U0006
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
U0007
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
U0008
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
U0009
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
U0010
Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus