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Automatic Transaxle

P0707 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Low Input - General Information

Component Location





General Description

Inhibitor switch transmits the information which range includes shift lever of A/T to TCM by combination of a position circuit terminal. It is possible for inhibitor switch to start an engine in only P and N (Prevention of reckless driving) and used for inhibitor switch to shift control.

DTC Description

DTC is set if TCM receives multiple signal, more than 2 2 signal, from the inhibitor switch for 10 seconds. While TCM proceeds final confirm for this fault in its internal process, Shift Lock functions to prevent shifting to Reverse for safety.
(MIL : 1 Driving Cycle)

DTC Detecting Condition





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Fig 1) 1st gear in D range
Fig 2) 2nd gear in D range
Fig 3) 3rd gear in D range
Fig 4) 4th gear in D range
Fig 5) 5th gear in D range
Fig 6) 6th gear in D range
Fig 7) P range
Fig 8) R range
Fig 9) N range