DTC P2802: Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Low Input

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION DTC P2802: Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Low Input
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P2802 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT

Description:  The PCM checks the gear selector position by monitoring 3 independent voltage signals from the transmission range (TR) sensor. The TR voltages are then compared to an allowed voltage range for each gear. The test fails when the compared voltages are out of range. This DTC indicates that 1 TR signal is low.
Possible Causes: 
  • TR circuit shorted to ground or SIG RTN.
  • TR circuit open.
  • Damaged TR sensor.
Diagnostic Aids:  See the diagnostic aids for DTC P2800.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test TA .
RENDER: 1.0x

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