P0705
Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Generic code
Transmission System
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0705 means
- The fault code P0705 indicates an issue with the transmission range sensor circuit. This may cause problems in properly shifting the vehicle gears and may even lead to total transmission failure.
Possible symptoms
- Difficulty shifting gears or gears not shifting at all.
- Inability to start the engine.
- Illuminated check engine light.
- Harsh shifting or delayed shifting.
Possible causes
- Defective transmission range sensor.
- Malfunctioning wiring or connections in the circuit.
- Corroded or loose electrical connections.
- Failed transmission control module.
Related parts
- Transmission Shift Sensor: Gear Shift Sensor communicates the position the gear shifted to. Problems lead to difficulty in shifting gears
Possible solutions
- Replace the transmission range sensor.
- Check and repair any damaged wiring or connections.
- Tighten or clean any loose or corroded electrical connections.
- Replace the transmission control module if needed.
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