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Nissan P1797

P/N Switch Open Or Short Circuit

What P1797 means on a Nissan

On Nissan vehicles, P1797 is logged when the ECU detects a fault in the powertrain: “P/N Switch Open Or Short Circuit”. P1797 is a manufacturer-specific Nissan code (the "1" after the letter marks an OEM-defined code), so its meaning applies to Nissan and may differ on other makes.

Common causes & symptoms

Typical triggers for a powertrain code like P1797 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.

P1797 and ECU tuning

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