Nissan Sentra Service Manual: P0706 Transmission range sensor A

DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.PREPARATION BEFORE WORK

If another “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” occurs just before, turn ignition switch OFF and wait for at least 10 seconds, then perform the next test.

>> GO TO 2.

2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCED

1. Start the engine.
2. Maintain the following conditions

Accelerator pedal position : 0.0/8

Brake pedal : Depressed

Vehicle speed : 0 km/h (0 MPH)

3. Shift the selector lever through entire positions from “P” to “L”. (Hold the selector lever at each position for 35 seconds or more.)
4. Check the first trip DTC.

Is “P0706” detected? YES >> Go to TM-167, "Diagnosis Procedure".

NO >> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

1.ADJUSTMENT OF CONTROL CABLE

Adjust control cable. Refer to TM-150, "Adjustment".

>> GO TO 2.

2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

With CONSULT

1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “Self Diagnostic Results” in “TRANSMISSION”.
3. Touch “Erase”.
4. Perform “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE”. Refer to TM-167, "DTC Logic".

Is “P0706” detected? YES >> GO TO 3.

NO >> INSPECTION END

3.CHECK POWER CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transmission range switch connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between transmission range switch harness connector terminal and ground.

Is the check result normal? YES >> GO TO 4.

NO >> GO TO 7.

4.CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH AND TCM (PART 1)

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect TCM connector.
3. Check continuity between transmission range switch harness connector terminals and TCM harness connector terminals.

Is the check result normal? YES >> GO TO 5.

NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

5.CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH AND TCM (PART 2)

Check continuity between transmission range switch harness connector terminals and ground.

Is the check result normal? YES >> GO TO 6.

NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

6.CHECK TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH

Check transmission range switch. Refer to TM-169, "Component Inspection".

Is the check result normal? YES >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-39, "Intermittent Incident".

NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEMS

Check the following items:

• Harness open circuit or short circuit between ignition switch and IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-20, "Wiring Diagram — Ignition Power Supply —".
• Harness open circuit or short circuit between IPDM E/R and transmission range switch.
• 10A fuse (No. 45, IPDM E/R). Refer to PG-49, "IPDM E/R Terminal Arrangement".
• IPDM E/R

Is the check result normal? YES >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-39, "Intermittent Incident".

NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

Component Inspection

1.CHECK TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH

Check continuity between transmission range switch connector terminals.

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> INSPECTION END

NO >> There is a malfunction of transmission range switch. Replace transaxle assembly. Refer to TM- 283, "Removal and Installation".

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