Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - AB60F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE
INSPECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH
CHECK TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH (POWER SOURCE)
INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH - ECM)
DTC P0705 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input)
DESCRIPTION
The Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch detects the shift lever position and sends signals to the ECM.
DTC Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
P0705 | One of the following conditions is met: (A) Any 2 or more of the following signals are ON simultaneously (2 trip detection logic): P input signal N input signal R input signal D input signal NSW input signal R input signal D input signal NSW input signal P input signal N input signal R input signal | Open or short in park/neutral position switch circuit Park/neutral position switch Transmission control switch (lower shift lever assembly) ECM |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
This DTC indicates a problem with the park/neutral position switch or the wire harness in the park/neutral position switch circuit.
The park/neutral position switch detects the shift lever position and sends a signal to the ECM.
For security, the park/neutral position switch detects the shift lever position so that the engine can be started only when the shift lever is in P or N.
The park/neutral position switch sends a signal to the ECM according to the shift lever position (P, R, N, D or S).
The ECM determines that there is a problem with the switch or related parts if it receives more than 1 position signal simultaneously. The ECM will illuminate the MIL and store the DTC.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
DATA LIST |
- HINT:
- Using the intelligent tester to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.
- NOTICE:
- In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.
Warm up the engine.
Turn the engine switch off.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the intelligent tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List.
According to the display on the intelligent tester, read the Data List.
Tester Display | Measurement Item/Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
Neutral Position SW Signal | PNP switch status/ ON or OFF | Shift lever is: In P or N: ON Not in P or N: OFF | When the shift lever position displayed on the intelligent tester differs from the actual position, the adjustment of the PNP switch or shift cable may be incorrect. |
Shift SW Status (P Range) | PNP switch status/ ON or OFF | Shift lever is: In P: ON Not in P: OFF | When the shift lever position displayed on the intelligent tester differs from the actual position, the adjustment of the PNP switch or shift cable may be incorrect. |
Shift SW Status (R Range) | PNP switch status/ ON or OFF | Shift lever is: In R: ON Not in R: OFF | When the shift lever position displayed on the intelligent tester differs from the actual position, the adjustment of the PNP switch or shift cable may be incorrect. |
Shift SW Status (N Range) | PNP switch status/ ON or OFF | Shift lever is: In N: ON Not in N: OFF | When the shift lever position displayed on the intelligent tester differs from the actual position, the adjustment of the PNP switch or shift cable may be incorrect. |
Sports Shift Up SW | Sport shift up switch status/ ON or OFF | ON: Continuously shift to "+" (up-shift) OFF: Release "+" (up-shift) | - |
Sports Shift Down SW | Sport shift down switch status/ ON or OFF | ON: Continuously shift to "-" (down-shift) OFF: Release "-" (down-shift) | - |
Sports Mode Selection SW | Sport mode select switch status/ ON or OFF | Shift lever position is: ON: In S, "+" and "-" OFF: Not in S, "+" and "-" | - |
Shift SW Status (D Range) | PNP switch status/ ON or OFF | Shift lever is: In D, S, "+" and "-": ON Not in D, S, "+" and "-": OFF | When the shift lever position displayed on the intelligent tester differs from the actual position, the adjustment of the PNP switch or shift cable may be incorrect. |
1.INSPECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH |

Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 3 (IG) - 7 (S) Shift lever in S, "+" or "-" Below 1 Ω 3 (IG) - 7 (S) Shift lever not in S, "+" or "-" 10 kΩ or higher
*a | Component without harness connected (Transmission Control Switch) |
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OK | |
2.CHECK TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH (POWER SOURCE) |

Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition E52-3 (IG) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V E52-3 (IG) - Body ground Engine switch off Below 1 V
*a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Transmission Control Switch) |
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OK | |
3.INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY |

Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 2 (RB) - 6 (PL)4 (B) - 5 (L)Shift lever in P Below 1 Ω 2 (RB) - 1 (RL) Shift lever in R Below 1 Ω 2 (RB) - 9 (NL)4 (B) - 5 (L)Shift lever in N Below 1 Ω 2 (RB) - 7 (DL) Shift lever in D, S, "+" or "-" Below 1 Ω 2 (RB) - 6 (PL)4 (B) - 5 (L)Shift lever not in P 10 kΩ or higher 2 (RB) - 1 (RL) Shift lever not in R 10 kΩ or higher 2 (RB) - 9 (NL)4 (B) - 5 (L)Shift lever not in N 10 kΩ or higher 2 (RB) - 7 (DL) Shift lever not in D, S, "+" or "-" 10 kΩ or higher
*a | Component without harness connected (Park/Neutral Position Switch) |
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OK | |
4.CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE) |

Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition C24-2 (RB) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V C24-2 (RB) - Body ground Engine switch off Below 1 V
*a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Park/Neutral Position Switch) |
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OK | |
5.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - ECM) |

Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C45-2 (P) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever in P11 to 14 V C45-26 (R) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever in R11 to 14 V* C45-25 (N) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever in N11 to 14 V C45-27 (D) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever in D11 to 14 V C45-120 (NSW) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever not in P or N11 to 14 V C45-2 (P) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever not in PBelow 1 V C45-26 (R) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever not in RBelow 1 V C45-25 (N) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever not in NBelow 1 V C45-27 (D) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever not in DBelow 1 V C45-120 (NSW) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever in P or NBelow 1 V
*a | Front view of wire harness connector (to ECM) |
- HINT:
- *: The voltage will drop slightly due to turning on the back up light.
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OK | |
6.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH - ECM) |

Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A38-25 (S) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever in S, "+" and "-"11 to 14 V A38-25 (S) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG)Shift lever not in S, "+" and "-"Below 1 V
*a | Front view of wire harness connector (to ECM) |
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OK | ||
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