P0706
Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
The transmission range sensor reports a position that is implausible against vehicle speed and engine state. Often caused by sensor misadjustment or worn contacts.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Range sensor misadjustedCommon
- Range sensor internally faultyPossible
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely
Parts involved
- Transmission Range Sensor
- TCM
P0706 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.