PowertrainP1708
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
SMG: Safety concept, level 2, clutch
Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.
2Common causes
- Sensor or actuator fault
- Wiring or connector fault
- Vacuum or intake leak
- Fuel or ignition problem
- Control module fault
3Can I drive?
Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 22
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P1708 | No description available | Powertrain |
| BMW | P1708 | SMG: Safety concept, level 2, clutch Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P1708 | Input shaft 2 sensor speed out of range Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P1708 | Sensor 5V supply circuit short to power Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P1708 | Clutch Hydraulic Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P1708 | CAN linka Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P1708 | Clutch Switch Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P1708 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Honda | P1708 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P1708 | Clutch switch circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P1708 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P1708 | G sensor low voltage Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P1708 | Clutch Switch Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P1708 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P1708 | Sensorversorgungsspannung C zu niedrig Brand | Powertrain |
| Proton | P1708 | G sensor low voltage Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P1708 | Clutch Switch Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P1708 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P1708 | Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Low Input Brand | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P1708 | Learned value setup may be impossible if any DTC except is detected Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P1708 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P1708 | Engine control modules are reversed; Open circuit Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 3
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1708 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P170800 | Short circuit to battery error Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P170800 | Short circuit to battery error Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P170800 | TCU supply voltage low Brand | Powertrain |
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