Kick-Down Servo Switch
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P1709 KIA Possible Causes
- Faulty Kick-Down Servo Switch
- Kick-Down Servo Switch harness is open or shorted
- Kick-Down Servo Switch circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM)
How do I fix code P1709 KIA?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Cost of diagnosing the P1709 KIA code
The cost of diagnosing the P1709 KIA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P1709 KIA Description
he Kick-Down Brake is one of the New Alpha automatic transmissions members, which is engaged in the 2nd or 4th gear position and is released in the 1st or 3rd gear position. The Kick Down Servo Switch is installed inside the Kick down brake to provide the optimum hydraulic pressure control by checking the position of the Kick-Down Brake. The Kick Down Servo switch is OFF when the gear is in the 2nd or 4th position, and the switch is ON when the gear is 1st or 3rd position.
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) sets this code if the Kick Down Servo switch is ON when the gear is in the 2nd or 4th position, or the switch is OFF when the gear is in the 1st or 3rd position.