DTC P1717: Open in Transmission Range Switch ATPRVS Switch Circuit

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review the GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Shift to R, and check the Reverse Switch (ATPRVS) signal with the HDS.
Is the Reverse Switch (ATPRVS) ON?

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -Go to step 3.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
Connect a jumper wire between transmission range switch connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.

Fig 1: Connecting Jumper Wire Between Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Check the Reverse Switch (ATPRVS) signal with the HDS.
Is the Reverse Switch (ATPRVS) ON?

YES -Replace the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Go to step 8.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Remove the jumper wire.
Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
Disconnect PCM connector C (49P).
Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C19 and transmission range switch connector terminal No. 1.

Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C19 And Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminal No. 1
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Is there continuity?

YES -Replace the PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Repair an open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C19 and the transmission range switch.