What causes P1705 on a Honda?

Failed transmission range switch shorting gear position signals Chafed range switch harness shorting to ground or power Faulty gauge assembly printed circuit board back-feeding position signals Corroded range switch connector from water splash

How do I fix P1705 on a Honda?

Observe the gear position indicator on the dash while shifting through each range Disconnect the range switch connector and check whether false indicators go out Test for shorts in the wires between the switch, PCM, and gear position indicator Replace the transmission range switch if indicators clear with it disconnected Clear the DTC and confirm each shifter position reads correctly

P1705 Short in Transmission Range Switch Circuit

Q: What does P1705 mean on a Honda?

P1705 — Short in Transmission Range Switch Circuit. Applies to Civic, Accord, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot.

Category: Powertrain - Transmission
Severity: Check Engine Light
Applies to: Civic, Accord, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot

What does P1705 mean on a Honda?

P1705 — Short in Transmission Range Switch Circuit. This Honda-enhanced code applies to Civic, Accord, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot.

Common causes of P1705

Failed transmission range switch shorting gear position signals
Chafed range switch harness shorting to ground or power
Faulty gauge assembly printed circuit board back-feeding position signals
Corroded range switch connector from water splash

How to fix P1705

Observe the gear position indicator on the dash while shifting through each range
Disconnect the range switch connector and check whether false indicators go out
Test for shorts in the wires between the switch, PCM, and gear position indicator
Replace the transmission range switch if indicators clear with it disconnected
Clear the DTC and confirm each shifter position reads correctly