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

2013 Toyota Sequoia Limited, 5.7L Eng VIN WSECTION Procedure
  1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the D21 park/neutral position switch connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector Terminals
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    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      • 2 (RB) - 6 (PL)
      • 4 (B) - 5 (L)
      Shift lever in P Below 1 Ω
      2 (RB) - 1 (RL) Shift lever in R Below 1 Ω
      • 2 (RB) - 9 (NL)
      • 4 (B) - 5 (L)
      Shift lever in N Below 1 Ω
      2 (RB) - 7 (DL)
      • Shift lever in D
      • Shift lever in S, "+" and "-"
      Below 1 Ω
      • 2 (RB) - 6 (PL)
      • 4 (B) - 5 (L)
      Shift lever not in P 10 kΩ or higher
      2 (RB) - 1 (RL) Shift lever not in R 10 kΩ or higher
      • 2 (RB) - 9 (NL)
      • 4 (B) - 5 (L)
      Shift lever not in N 10 kΩ or higher
      2 (RB) - 7 (DL)
      • Shift lever not in D
      • Shift lever not in S, "+" and "-"
      10 kΩ or higher

    NG → See step   8 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect the H31 transmission control switch connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Control Switch Connector Terminals
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    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 (IG) - 7 (S) Shift lever in S, "+" and "-" Below 1 Ω
      3 (IG) - 7 (S) Shift lever not in S, "+" and "-" 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → See step   9 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE) 
    1. Disconnect the D21 park/neutral position switch connector.
      Fig 3: Identifying D21 And RB Connector Terminals
      GTY244079Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      D21-2 (RB) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
      D21-2 (RB) - Body ground Ignition switch off Below 1 V

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - IGNITION SWITCH) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH (POWER SOURCE) 
    1. Disconnect the H31 transmission control switch connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying H31 And IG Connector Terminals
      GTY243818Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      H31-3 (IG) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
      H31-3 (IG) - Body ground Ignition switch off Below 1 V

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH - IGNITION SWITCH) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the D56 ECM connector.
      Fig 5: Identifying D56 ECM Connector Terminals
      GTY217470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      • D56-2 (P) - Body ground
      • D56-120 (NSW) - Body ground
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Shift lever in P
      11 to 14 V
      D56-26 (R) - Body ground
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Shift lever in R
      11 to 14 V*
      • D56-25 (N) - Body ground
      • D56-120 (NSW) - Body ground
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Shift lever in N
      11 to 14 V
      D56-27 (D) - Body ground
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Shift lever in D
      11 to 14 V
      • D56-2 (P) - Body ground
      • D56-120 (NSW) - Body ground
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Shift lever not in P
      Below 1 V
      D56-26 (R) - Body ground
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Shift lever not in R
      Below 1 V
      • D56-25 (N) - Body ground
      • D56-120 (NSW) - Body ground
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Shift lever not in N
      Below 1 V
      D56-27 (D) - Body ground
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Shift lever not in D
      Below 1 V

      HINT: 

      *: The voltage will drop slightly due to turning on the back-up light.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the A27 ECM connector.
      Fig 6: Identifying A27 And ECM Connector Terminals
      GTY224073Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A27-25 (S) - Body ground Shift lever in S, "+" and "-" 11 to 14 V
      A27-25 (S) - Body ground Shift lever not in S, "+" and "-" Below 1 V
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (for 3UR-FE) B
      OK (for 3UR-FBE) C

    B → See step   7 

    C → See step   10 

    A → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  7. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  8. REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  9. REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  10. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL 
RENDER: 1.0x

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