P0705
Medium SeverityTransmission Range Sensor Circuit
Transmission System
P0705 — Instant Answer
Transmission Range Sensor Circuit
Severity: MEDIUM SEVERITY
Meaning: The transmission range sensor (gear selector position) has a fault.
Safe to drive? Usually yes with caution, but confirm root cause before long trips.
Estimated repair cost: $30 - $100
Most common causes:
- 1. Faulty range sensor (35-45% of cases)
- 2. Misadjusted sensor (10-25% of cases)
- 3. Wiring issue (10-25% of cases)
Symptoms
- ⚠️Incorrect gear display
- ⚠️No start in Park/Neutral
- ⚠️Wrong shift pattern
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Common Causes
How to Diagnose P0705
- 1Check sensor adjustment
- 2Test sensor resistance
- 3Check wiring
- 4Replace sensor
OEM Procedures for P0705
P0705 affects the Transmission. Found 1,512 OEM service manual procedures.
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00 Complete Transmission - 23 00 036 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-37BZ/DZ)
00 Complete Transmission - 23 00 036 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-37BZ/DZ)
00 Complete Transmission - 23 00 036 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-37BZ/DZ)
00 Complete Transmission - 23 00 036 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-37BZ/DZ)
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00 Complete Transmission - 23 00 037 Installing Replacement Transmission (GS6-53BZ/DZ)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the transmission range sensor?
- It tells the ECM which gear the shifter is in (P, R, N, D, etc.) for proper shift logic and starter engagement.
- Can a bad range sensor prevent starting?
- Yes — the car may not recognize it is in Park or Neutral, preventing the starter from engaging.
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Author & Review
Written by AllOEMManuals Editorial Team. Reviewed by ASE-certified technicians and updated with factory-reference checks for fitment-sensitive steps.
This guide was drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by a human editor.
Last updated: 2026-05-07