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D: Transmission Range (TR)/Manual Lever Position (MLP) Sensor

Pinpoint Test D - Transmission Range (TR) Sensor

DTC List: P0707 - TR Sensor or Circuit Below Minimum Voltage
P0708- TR Sensor or Circuit Above Maximum Voltage
P1705 TR Sensor Not in Park (KOEO)

NOTE: This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the TR Sensor electrical system only. To prevent replacement of good components, be aware that the following areas may be at fault:

Engine - Starter Motor (11001), Starter Relay
Electrical - Battery (10655), Ignition Switch (11572), Wiring Harnesses
Transmission - Internal Components, Leakages

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following components:

Transmission wiring harness, TR sensor, Signal return
Powertrain control module (PCM) - 1 2A850
Starter circuits, Backup circuits, Neutral sense circuit

Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector:






Transmission Tester:






Pinpoint Test D: TR Sensor - D1:






Pinpoint Test D: TR Sensor - D2-D4:






Pinpoint Test D: TR Sensor - D5-D6:






Pinpoint Test D: TR Sensor - D7:






Pinpoint Test D: TR Sensor - D8:




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