DTC Troubleshooting: P0705
DTC P0705: Transmission Range Switch Multiple Shift Position Input
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information.
This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0705 Transmission Range Switch Multiple Shift Position Input
      

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Compare the transmission range switch signal inputs with the HDS to the following table, in each shift lever position.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
P
R
N
D
S
L
Values
Unit
A/T P Switch
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
    
A/T R Switch
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
    
A/T N Switch
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
    
A/T D Switch
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
    
A/T S Switch
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
    
A/T L Switch
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
    
ATP-FWD
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
    
ATP-RVS
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
    

Do the transmission range switch signals match?

     
YES
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?
     
NO
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
2.
Transmission range switch signal check:

Transmission range switch signal check
?1.
Compare the transmission range switch signal inputs with the HDS to the following table, in each shift lever position.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
P
R
N
D
S
L
Values
Unit
A/T P Switch
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
    
A/T R Switch
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
    
A/T N Switch
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
    
A/T D Switch
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
    
A/T S Switch
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
    
A/T L Switch
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
    
ATP-FWD
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
    
ATP-RVS
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
    

Is any transmission ranges switch signals ON in all shift lever positions?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 4.
     
NO
     
     
     
Records the abnormal circuit, then go to step 3.
3.
Transmission range switch check:

Transmission range switch check
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.
Disconnect the following connector.
Transmission range switch 10P connector

?3.
Connect the transmission range switch connector terminal that incorrectly indicates ON in step 2 to body ground with a jumper wire.
Signal
Transmission range switch 10P connector (female terminals) :
Terminal number
A/T P Switch
5
A/T R Switch
4
A/T N Switch
9
A/T D Switch
3
A/T S Switch
8
A/T L Switch
2
Forward Switch
6
Reverse Switch
10


?4.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?5.
Compare the transmission range switch signal inputs with the HDS.
Signal
Current conditions
Values
Unit
A/T P Switch
    
A/T R Switch
    
A/T N Switch
    
A/T D Switch
    
A/T S Switch
    
A/T L Switch
    
Forward Switch
    
Reverse Switch(ATPRVS)
    

Do multiple transmission range switch signals indicate ON?

     
YES
     
     
     
The transmission range switch is OK. Repair a short in the wires between the corresponding transmission range switch connector terminal and the PCM. Refer to the following table.?
 
ATP P
ATP R
ATP N
ATP D
ATP S
ATP L
ATP FWD
ATP RVS
PCM
C34
C27
C24
C25
C43
C44
C26
C23
Transmission range switch
5
4
9
3
8
2
6
10
     
NO
     
     
     
4.
Transmission range switch check:

Transmission range switch check
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.
Disconnect the following connector.
Transmission range switch 10P connector

?3.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?4.
Check the transmission range switch signal input that remained ON with the HDS.
Signal
Current conditions
Values
Unit
A/T P Switch
    
A/T R Switch
    
A/T N Switch
    
A/T D Switch
    
A/T S Switch
    
A/T L Switch
    
Forward Switch
    
Reverse Switch(ATPRVS)
    

Do any transmission range switch signals remain ON?

     
YES
     
     
     
The transmission range switch is OK. Go to step 5.
     
NO
     
     
     
5.
Shorted wire check (corresponding line):

Shorted wire check (corresponding line)
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.
Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.
NOTE: This step must be done to protect the PCM from damage.


?3.
Disconnect the following connector.
PCM connector C (51P)

?4.
Check for continuity between the connector terminal on the circuit that remained ON in step 4 and body ground; refer to the following table.
Signal
Transmission range switch 10P connector (female terminals) :
Terminal number
A/T P Switch
5
A/T R Switch
4
A/T N Switch
9
A/T D Switch
3
A/T S Switch
8
A/T L Switch
2
Forward Switch
6
Reverse Switch
10


Does the circuit that indicated ON have continuity to body ground?

     
YES
     
     
     
Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the corresponding transmission range switch connector terminal and the PCM.?
     
NO
     
     
     
The wires are OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or replace the original PCM.?