OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0317 Rough Road Hardware Not Present
The PCM has been configured to use rough-road sensor input for misfire detection (to mask false positives on bumpy surfaces) but the expected hardware is not detected on the network. Typically a configuration mismatch after replacement.
Is it safe to drive with P0317?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyPCM configuration does not match installed hardware
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Rough Road Sensor, Powertrain Control Module
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.