DTC P0705 Trans Range Switch Circuit. Pontiac Firebird 1998

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.8L 🢒 DTC P0705 Trans Range Switch Circuit

Table 1:	Transmission Range Switch Valid Input Combinations
Table 2:	DTC P0705 - Transaxle Range Switch Circuit

Engine Controls Components
Trans Range
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The Transmission Range Switch is part of the Transmission Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch mounted on the transmission manual shaft. The four inputs from the transmission range switch indicate to the PCM which position is selected by the Transmission selector lever. This information is used for ignition timing, EVAP canister purge, EGR and IAC valve operation. The combination of the four transmission range input states determine the PCM commanded shift pattern. The input voltage level at the PCM is high (B+) when the transmission range switch is open and low when the switch is closed to ground. The state of each input is represented on the scan tool as High=high voltage level, Low=low voltage level. The four parameters represent transmission range switch Parity, A, B, and C inputs respectively.

A problem which causes the PCM to detect an invalid transmission range input combination will set DTC P0705. Valid transmission range input combinations are shown in the Transmission Range Switch Valid Input Combinations table.

Transmission Range Switch Valid Input Combinations

Gear Selector Position	Scan Tool Trans Range PABC Display X=High 0=Low
Gear Selector Position	P	A	B	C
Park (P)	Low	Low	High	High
Reverse (R)	High	Low	Low	High
Neutral (N)	Low	High	Low	High
Drive4 (OD)	High	High	Low	Low
Drive3 (3)	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drive2 (2)	High	Low	High	Low
Drive 1 (1)	Low	High	High	Low

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	The Transmission Range Switch inputs indicate an invalid combination.

•	The condition is present:

-	Manual Transaxle - the condition is present for longer than 10 seconds.

-	Automatic Transaxle - the condition is present for longer than 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The PCM will default to a D4 transmission range display.

•	The PCM will not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

•	The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.

•	DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear Info function or by disconnecting the PCM battery feed.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

•	Poor connection at the PCM.

Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.

•	Damaged harness.

Inspect the wiring harness for damage.

If the harness appears to be OK, observe the TR P A B C switch display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction.

Important: Vehicle should not be driven with transmission range switch disconnected, as idle quality will be affected.

Review the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed. This may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.

DTC P0705 - Transaxle Range Switch Circuit

Step	Action	Value(s)	Yes	No
1	Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?	--	Go to Step 2	Go to the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2	Turn ON the ignition switch. Place the transmission in Park. Observe the scan tool TR P A B C display. Does the scan tool TR P A B C display the specified values?	P=Low A=Low B=High C=High	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 4
3	Observe the scan tool TR P A B C display while selecting each gear position. Record TR P A B C status in each gear position. Compare the scan tool display with each gear position selected to the Transmission Range Switch Valid Combinations Table. Does the scan tool display match the Transmission Range Switch Valid Combinations table in each gear position?	--	Go to Diagnostic Aids	Go to Step 10
4	Does the scan tool TR P A B C display the specified values?	P=High A=High B=High C=High	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 7
5	Check the Transmission Range switch 4-way connector for being disconnected. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 6
6	Check for an open in the ground circuit to the Transmission Range switch 7 wire connector. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 13
7	Does scan tool TR P A B C display the specified values?	P=Low A=Low B=Low C=Low	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 10
8	Disconnect the Transmission Range switch 4-wire connector. Observe the scan tool TR P A B C display. Does scan tool TR P A B C display the specified values?	P=Low A=Low B=Low C=Low	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 14
9	Turn OFF the ignition switch. Disconnect the PCM. Check the Transmission Range input wiring for being pinched or otherwise shorted to ground. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 16
10	Check for crossed wires to the Transmission Range Switch 4 wire connector. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 11
11	Turn OFF the ignition switch. Disconnect the Transmission Range switch and the PCM. Turn ON the ignition switch. Check for an open, short to ground, or short to voltage in the circuit which caused the incorrect transmission range switch input combination. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 12
12	Reconnect the Transmission Range switch. At the PCM connector, connect a test light between B+ and the trans range circuit which caused the incorrect transmission range switch input combination. Observe and record the state of the test light while selecting each gear position. Compare the test light state in each gear position with the Transmission Range Switch Valid Combinations Table. Is the test light ON when the input should equal Low and OFF when the input should equal High?	--	Go to Step 15	Go to Step 13
13	Check for poor terminal connections at the Transmission Range switch 4-way and 7-way connectors. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 14
14	Replace the transmission range switch. Refer to 4L60-E Transmission On-Vehicle Service . Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 17	--
15	Check for poor terminal connections at the PCM. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 16
16	Replace the PCM. Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 17	--
17	Clear DTCs. Observe the scan tool TR P A B C display while selecting each gear position. Compare the scan tool display with each gear position selected to the Transmission Range Switch Valid Combinations Table. Does the scan tool display match the Transmission Range Switch Valid Combinations table in each gear position?	--	System OK	Go to Step 2