What P0705 means
Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit malfunction (PRNDL Input)
Common causes (general)
Before spending money on parts, verify the code with a scan tool and read freeze frame data. Freeze frame captures every sensor value at the moment the code set — this is often enough to figure out the root cause without further testing.
Manufacturer-specific descriptions
Different manufacturers use this code for slightly different failure modes. Here's what your specific make means by P0705:
| AUDI | Defective Transmission Range Sensor (PRNDL input), Defective Transmission Range Sensor (PRNDL input) wiring or connector, Defective Valve Body, Defective manual shift valve linkage, Dirty transmission fluid that restricts the hydraulic passages |
| BMW | Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input) |
| FORD | Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction |
| HONDA | Short in Transmission Range Switch Circuit (Multiple Shift-position Input) |
| MITSUBISHI | Transmission Range Sensor Circuit malfunction (PRNDL Input); Transmission control range |
| NISSAN | Transmission Range Sensor Circuit malfunction (PRNDL Input) |
| VOLKSWAGEN | Trans Range Switch Circuit |
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