Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction
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P0705 PONTIAC Possible Causes
- Faulty Park/Neutral Position Switch
- Misadjusted Park/Neutral Position Switch
- Park/Neutral Position Switch harness is open or shorted
- Park/Neutral Position Switch circuit poor electrical connection
How do I fix code P0705 PONTIAC?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Cost of diagnosing the P0705 PONTIAC code
The cost of diagnosing the P0705 PONTIAC code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
When is the code detected
The transmission range switch detects the selector lever position and sends a signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P0705 PONTIAC Description
The Transaxle on this vehicle has a Park Neutral Position (PNP) and Back-up switch. This switch incorporates a transaxle range selector switch. There are 4 inputs (PRND A, B, C, P) which are switches to ground. The four switches have an unique switch pattern. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses the combination of the switch patterns in order to determine the gear selected by the driver.
This diagnostic monitors the 4 inputs in order to determine what gearposition the transmission is in. When the PCM detects that an illegal range has occurred, this DTC sets.