OBD Guide

P1705

Transmission Range Sensor Out Of Self-Test Range

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect display of gear selector position on the instrument panel
  • Gear shifting problems
  • The car may not start or may only start in certain selector positions
  • Flashing check engine or transmission light

Causes

  • Faulty Transmission Range Sensor (TRS)
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor or its drive mechanism
  • Transmission control module (TCM) problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition and connection of the TRS sensor
  2. Check the continuity of the sensor circuit using a multimeter
  3. Clean sensor connector contacts
  4. If necessary, replace the gear range sensor
  5. Check and, if necessary, reflash the transmission control unit

Related codes

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