2013 Lexus LS 460L AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC P0705: Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input): Description

The park/neutral position 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 1, 2 or 3 is met (2 trip detection logic):
  1. One of the following conditions (a), (b) or (c) is met:
    1. Any 2 or more of the following signals are ON simultaneously:
      • P input signal
      • R input signal
      • D input signal
    2. Any 2 or more of the following signals are ON simultaneously:
      • N input signal
      • R input signal
      • D input signal
    3. Any 2 or more of the following signals are ON simultaneously:
      • NSW input signal
      • R input signal
      • D input signal
  2. Any of the following conditions is met for 2 seconds or more when the shift lever is in M or S:
    • NSW input signal is ON
    • P input signal is ON
    • N input signal is ON
    • R input signal is ON
  3. All switches are off simultaneously for NSW, P, R, N and D
  • Open or short in park/neutral position switch circuit
  • Park/neutral position switch
  • Open or short in transmission control switch circuit
  • Transmission control switch
  • ECM
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