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DTC P0705: Transmission Range Sensor "A" Circuit (PRNDL Input): Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom: 

CAUTION: Use the check board when measuring the TCM terminal voltage and resistance.

Wiring diagram: 

CVT control system Refer to WIRING SYSTEM>CVT CONTROL SYSTEM .

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  1. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR TCM. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Move the select lever to each range, and read the data of «P Range», «R Range Signal», «N Range» and «D Range Signal» using the Subaru Select Monitor.

    Is display "OFF" for the range other than corresponding range?

    Yes: Go to  5.

    No: Go to  2.

  2. CHECK HARNESS. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the TCM connector.
    3. Disconnect the transmission connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between TCM connector and chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B54) No. 38 - Chassis ground:

      (B54) No. 37 - Chassis ground:

      (B54) No. 36 - Chassis ground:

      (B54) No. 35 - Chassis ground:

    Is each resistance 1 MΩ or more?

    Yes: Go to  3.

    No: Repair the short circuit of body harness.

  3. CHECK HARNESS. 
    1. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.
    2. Measure the resistance between transmission connector and chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (T3) No. 3 - Chassis ground:

      (T3) No. 2 - Chassis ground:

      (T3) No. 1 - Chassis ground:

      (T3) No. 8 - Chassis ground:

    Is each resistance 1 MΩ or more?

    Yes: Go to  4.

    No: Repair the short circuit of transmission harness.

  4. CHECK INHIBITOR SWITCH. 

    Move the select lever to each range, and measure the resistance between inhibitor switch terminals.

    Terminals 

    No. 2 - No. 1:

    No. 5 - No. 1:

    No. 3 - No. 1:

    No. 4 - No. 1:

    Is the resistance other than corresponding range 1 MΩ or more?

    Yes: Go to  5.

    No: Replace the inhibitor switch. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR690)>INHIBITOR SWITCH .

  5. CHECK FOR POOR CONTACT. 

    Is there poor contact between TCM, inhibitor switch, transmission ground?

    Yes: Repair the poor contact.

    No: Replace the TCM. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR690)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .