A/T Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0705/P0707/P0708

VOLUME
3

GROUP
Transmission/
Driveline

NUMBER
012

MODEL
Sedona

DATE
March 2005

SUBJECT:
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH, DTCS P0705, P0707 & P0708

This bulletin provides information related to the adjustment of the automatic Transaxle Shift Control Cable. Some Sedona owners may complain of MIL Illumination related to the Transaxle Range Switch being out of adjustment.





On vehicles that exhibit the condition, a Transaxle Range Switch out of adjustment may cause the following conditions:

^ P0705 - Transaxle Range Switch Circuit Malfunction (PRND321)

^ P0707 - Transaxle Range Switch (Inhibitor Switch) Open/Shorted - Low Voltage

^ P0708 - Transaxle Range Switch (Inhibitor Switch) Shorted - High Voltage

^ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination

Impossible to Start the engine in Park or Neutral

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:





1. Apply the Parking brake firmly.

2. Remove the air filter box assembly from the vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition key ON (Do NOT start the engine) and select the "Neutral Position" (N) on the selector lever assembly.








4. The alignment holes between the Transaxle Range Switch and the lever should be aligned. Insert a 5 mm drill bit into the adjustment hole to verify proper alignment for the neutral position.





5. If the alignment holes do not line-up, loosen the retaining bolts and move the Transaxle Range Switch as required. Tighten the retaining bolts to 96 in-lb (12 Nm).

AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE:

All Sedona vehicles with production date from 2002 through 2005.





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