Automatic Transaxle DTC List (03-40-020)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0705, P0707, P0708

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

DESCRIPTION

An improperly adjusted or improperly operating range switch may result in the following conditions:

• Diagnostic trouble codes:
  • P0705 - Range switch signal problem
  • P0707 - Range switch - open circuit
  • P0708 - Range switch - short circuit or multiple inputs
• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated
• Impossible engine start in "P" or "N"

This TSB provides information concerning the proper adjustment and diagnosis of the transaxle range switch.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Attach a GDS and check for DTC in both the "Engine" and "Automatic Transaxle" menus. Go to Step 2 for 2000~02 Accent or Step  3 for 2006~ Sonata. For other vehicles, go to Step  4.
2. For 2000~2002 Accent: Check according to TSB 03-40-001, ATM DIODE CORROSION IN THE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS . Go to Step  4.
3. For 2006~ Sonata, follow steps a, b, c below, then go to Step 4.
   1. Check the rear combination lamp ground bolts for tightness and good electrical contact (refer to applicable ETM, "Tail, Parking & License Lamps" section). Go to Step b.
   2. For 2006~ Sonata: Remove the center console cover and check for contamination on the M40 connector to the sports mode switch. If so, clean and repair the connector as necessary. Go to step c below.
      Fig 1: Locating M40 Connector

      
   3. For 2006~07 Sonata: Remove the front pillar cover and verify the harness is properly routed near the clip. Repair the harness as necessary. Go to Step 4.
   Fig 2: Locating Front Pillar Cover

   
   Fig 3: Locating Harness

   
4. Attach a GDS and select vehicle, "A/T" menu, "Current Data" and "Shift Lever Switch".
5. Move the shift lever and confirm the GDS reads the gear shift position as shown below. If so, the harness currently  does not have an open or short circuit between. the PCM/TCM and range switch.
   SHIFT LEVER SPECIFICATION
   
   

   SHIFT LEVER	GDS
   P	P/N
   R	R
   N	P/N
   D	D

6. Move the shift lever to "N".
   Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever To "N"

   
7. Insert a 5 mm drill or M5 (5 mm) bolt in the adjustment hole of the range switch. Check that the drill or bolt fits into the adjustment holes.
   • If so, go to Step 8
   • If not, go to Step  11
8. Inspect the connector to the range switch for a bent pin or pin not fully inserted and related wiring for an open or short circuit. If OK, follow the repair procedure below:
   Fig 5: Locating M5 (5 mm) Bolt

   
   DTC CHART
   
   

   DTC	REPAIR PROCEDURE
   P0705	Replace range switch, see Steps  9~ 10
   P0707
   P0708

RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT: 

9. Install the new range switch and loosely install two 10 mm bolts.
   Fig 6: Locating Range Switch And Bolts

   
10. Attach the lever and nut. Tighten the nut to specification. Go to Step 11

    Specification: 11-13 lb ft. (15-18 Nm, 150-180 kg.cm) 

    Fig 7: Locating Lever And Nut

    

RANGE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT: 

11. Loosen the two 10 mm mounting bolts.
12. Disconnect the shift cable at the lever.
13. Insert a 5 mm drill or M5 (5 mm) bolt in the adjustment hole of the range switch. Tighten the two 10 mm mounting bolts to specification. Remove the 5 mm drill or M5 bolt.
    Fig 8: Locating M5 (5 mm) Bolt

    

    Specification: 7-8 lb ft. (10-12 Nm, 100-120 kg.cm) 

14. Move the shift lever to the "N" position. Attach the shift cable to the lever and install the nut. Tighten the nut to specification.

    Specification: 9-10 lb ft. (12-13 Nm, 120-130 kg.cm) 

15. Attach the connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Connector

    
16. Drive the vehicle two key-on to key-off drive cycles, including shifting to gears D, 3, 2, L (if equipped) and R. If the:
    • DTC does not reset, return the vehicle to the customer.
    • DTC resets, repair or replace the control harness. If the DTC sets again, replace the TCM.

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