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European and N. American Emissions



DTC P0705 (European and N. American Emissions)

DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0705 Transmission Range Switch Circuit Malfunction (No Signal)

Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ The transmission control module (TCM) detects no signal from the park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit for 28 seconds continuously from short of detection.
^ No signal from the TR switch circuit.
^ Vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) or greater.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The TCM will request the illumination of hold lamp and store the DTC when the TCM detects failures on 2 consecutive ignition cycles.
^ The TCM judges the D range
^ No timing solenoid control for N-D
^ No self-learning control
^ No lockup
^ No preventative reverse gear control

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ The TCM turns OFF the hold lamp when no further failures are detected on the next 3 consecutive ignition cycles.
^ The scan tool can clear the DTC from the TCM history.
^ The TCM clears the DTC from the TCM history memory after 40 consecutive ignition cycles without fault.
^ The TCM detects single "D" range of the PNP switch.

Cause of Failure
^ The wiring harness or connector between the PNP switch and the TCM
^ The PNP switch
^ The TCM

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