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Buick P1700

Transmission MIL Request

What P1700 means on a Buick

On Buick vehicles, P1700 is logged when the ECU detects a fault in the powertrain: “Transmission MIL Request”. P1700 is a manufacturer-specific Buick code (the "1" after the letter marks an OEM-defined code), so its meaning applies to Buick and may differ on other makes.

Common causes & symptoms

Typical triggers for a powertrain code like P1700 include faulty or ageing sensors, wiring/connector faults, a clogged or removed component, or a value drifting outside the ECU's expected window. Symptoms range from a check-engine light only, to limp mode, rough running, higher consumption or failed emissions tests.

P1700 and ECU tuning

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