DTC P0706: Open in Transmission Range Switch Circuit NOTE:

- Record all freeze data and review General Troubleshooting Information before you troubleshoot.
- This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to rotate freely. Or raise the vehicle.

1. Start the engine, drive the vehicle in the D position until the vehicle speed reaches 56 km/h (35 mph), then slow down and stop the wheels.

1. Monitor the OBD status for P0706 in the DTCs/Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu for a pass/fail.

Does the result indicate a fail?

YES | - | Go to Step 5 .
NO | - | Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the transmission range switch and PCM. If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETE, return to Step 1 and recheck.■

1. Test the transmission range switch.

Is the switch OK?

YES | - | Inspect the end of the selector control shaft, and go to Step 6 .
NO | - | Replace the transmission range switch, then go to Step 24 .

1. Install the transmission range switch correctly, and adjust the shift cable.

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to rotate freely. Or raise the vehicle.

1. Start the engine, drive the vehicle in the D position until the vehicle speed reaches 56 km/h (35 mph), then slow down and stop the wheels.

1. Monitor the OBD status for P0706 in the DTCs/Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu for a pass/fail.

Does the result indicate a fail?

YES | - | Go to Step 11 .
NO | - | The problem has been corrected. If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETE, return to Step 7 and recheck.■

1. Shift the shift lever into the D position, and verify the ATP FWD and ATP D inputs with the HDS in the A/T data list.

Is the ATP FWD and ATP D ON?

YES | - | Go to Step 12 .
NO | - | Go to Step 17 .

1. Shift to the D3 position, and verify the ATP FWD and ATP D3 inputs with the HDS in the A/T date list.

Is the ATP FWD and ATP D3 ON?

YES | - | Go to Step 13 .
NO | - | Go to Step 17 .

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS, and turn the ignition switch OFF.

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to rotate freely. Or raise the vehicle.

1. Start the engine, drive the vehicle in the D position until the vehicle speed reaches 56 km/h (35 mph), then slow down and stop the wheels.

1. Monitor the OBD status for P0706 in the DTCs/Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu for a pass/fail.

Does the result indicate a fail?

YES | - | Go to Step 17 .
NO | - | Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the transmission range switch and PCM. If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETE, return to Step 13 and recheck.■

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

1. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.

1. Check for continuity between transmission range switch connector terminal No. 5 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES | - | Go to Step 20 .
NO | - | Repair open in the wire between transmission range switch connector terminal No. 5 and ground (G101), or repair poor ground (G101), then go to Step 24 .

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).