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DTC P0705: Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input); DTC P0850: Park / Neutral Switch Input Circuit: Description

The Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch detects the shift lever position and sends signals to the ECM.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0705 One of the following conditions (A), (B) or (C) is met:
  • Open or short in park/neutral position switch circuit
  • Park/neutral position switch
  • Transmission control switch (Low shift lever assembly)
  • ECM
Condition (A):
Any 2 or more of the following signals are ON simultaneously (2-trip detection logic)
  • One of the following conditions is met.

    P input signal is ON.

    N input signal is ON.

    NSW input signal is ON.

  • R input signal is ON.
  • D input signal is ON.
Condition (B):
All switches are OFF simultaneously (2-trip detection logic)
  • P input signal is OFF.
  • N input signal is OFF.
  • NSW input signal is OFF.
  • R input signal is OFF.
  • D input signal is OFF.
Condition (C):
Any of following signals are ON for 2 seconds or more when shift lever is in S (2-trip detection logic)
  • P input signal is ON.
  • N input signal is ON.
  • NSW input signal is ON.
  • R input signal is ON.
P0850 Park/neutral position switch remains ON (P, N position) during driving under conditions (a) and (b) for 30 seconds (2-trip detection logic)
(a) Vehicle speed: 70 km/h (44 mph) or more
(b) Engine speed: 1000 to 2500 rpm
  • Short in park/neutral position switch circuit
  • Park/neutral position switch
  • ECM