DTC P0706. Chevrolet Astro

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 DTC P0706

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Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics
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Circuit Description

The transmission range (TR) switch is part of the park/neutral position and backup lamp switch and is externally mounted on the transmission manual shaft. The TR switch is a multi-signal switch. The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies ignition voltage to the TR switch on four signal circuits, A, B, C, and P. Each gear selector lever position grounds one or more of the switch circuits. In order to determine the gear range selected by the driver, the PCM compares the voltage combinations on the signal circuits to a look up table stored in the PCM memory. PCM detects the selected gear range by the state change of the switch input. Refer to Transmission Range Switch Logic table.

Switch input to the PCM is represented on the scan tool as HI and Low. HI indicates an ignition voltage signal. Low indicates a zero voltage signal. The four parameters represent transmission range switch signal A, B, C and Parity.

DTC P0706 will set if the PCM detects start-up in a drive range or vehicle speed in the PARK or NEUTRAL range. DTC P0706 is a type C DTC.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0706 Transmission Range (TR) Switch Performance

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	Transmission is in D4.

•	System voltage is 6-18 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Condition 1

The PCM detects DRIVE or REVERSE at vehicle start-up.

Condition 2

The PCM detects PARK or NEUTRAL and the following conditions occur for 10 seconds:

•	TP is 5 percent or greater.

•	Engine torque is greater than 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

•	VSS is 32 km/h (20 mph) or greater.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The PCM will use TFP Switch to determine gear range.

•	The PCM does not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).

•	The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Failure Records.

•	The PCM stores DTC P0706 in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	A scan tool can clear the DTC.

•	The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring.

•	The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the DTC passes.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

By disconnecting the transmission range switch, the ground path of all TR switch circuits would be removed and the PCM would recognize all circuits as open. The scan tool will display HI for all range signals.

This step tests TR switch wiring for an open or the lack of the signal voltage from the PCM.

This step tests TR switch wiring and the PCM by providing a ground path through a fused jumper wire. When grounded, the scan tool range signal A should change to LOW.

This step tests TR switch wiring and the PCM by providing a ground path through a fused jumper wire. When grounded, the scan tool range signal B should change to LOW.

This step tests TR switch wiring and the PCM by providing a ground path through a fused jumper wire. When grounded, the scan tool range signal C should change to LOW.

DTC P0706

Step

Action

Values

Yes

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Install a scan tool.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Select TR Sw. on the scan tool.
With the scan tool, observe the TR Sw. display while selecting each transmission range: P, R, N, D3, D2 and D1.

Does each selected transmission range match the scan tool TR Sw. display?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

Inspect the park/neutral position (PNP) switch assembly for the following:

•

Damage

•	Loose or missing mounting hardware

•	Proper adjustment

•	Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .

Inspect the shift cable for the following:

•	Damaged or stretched cable

•	Proper adjustment

•	Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 4

With the scan tool, observe the TR Sw. A/B/C/P display.

Does the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter indicate HI for all range signal states?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 5

Turn OFF the ignition.
Disconnect the TR switch connector.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter indicate HI for all range signal states?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

Using the DMM and the J 35616 GM Terminal Test Kit, measure the voltage from the signal A circuit of the TR switch connector to ground.
Measure the voltage from the signal B circuit of the TR switch connector to ground.
Measure the voltage from the signal C circuit of the TR switch connector to ground.
Measure the voltage from the signal P circuit of the TR switch connector to ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified value at all four terminals?

10-12 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 11

Connect a fused jumper wire from the TR switch connector, signal A circuit, to ground while monitoring the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter.

When the signal A circuit is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

Connect a fused jumper wire from the TR switch connector, signal B circuit, to ground while monitoring the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter.

When the signal B circuit is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

Connect a fused jumper wire from the TR switch connector, signal C circuit, to ground while monitoring the scan tool TR Sw. A/B/C/P parameter.

When the signal C circuit is grounded, do any other signal circuits indicate LOW?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 14

Test the signal circuit or circuits of the TR switch that did not indicate HI for a short to ground.

Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

Test the signal circuit or circuits of the TR switch that did not indicate proper voltage for an open.

Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

Test the affected signal circuits of the TR switch for a shorted together condition.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

Test the ground circuit of the TR switch for an open.

Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 14

Replace the TR switch, this switch is part of the PNP switch.

Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

Replace the PCM.

Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

Perform the following procedures in order to verify the repair:

Select DTC.
Select Clear Info.
Drive the vehicle greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) for a short distance, then stop the vehicle.
Select each transmission range: P, R, N, D3, D2 and D1.
Place the transmission in PARK.
Select Specific DTC. Enter DTC P0706.

Has the test run and passed?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 2

With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info, and DTC Info.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

System OK