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DTC P0705 - Park/Neutral Position Switch

  1. Check Power Circuit

    Turn ignition off. Disconnect inhibitor switch wiring harness connector. See Fig 1. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between inhibitor switch connector terminal "3" (Green/Orange wire) and ground. See Fig 3. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
  2. Check Output Signal Circuit

    Turn ignition off. Disconnect park/neutral position relay harness connector. See Fig 2. Check continuity between park/neutral position relay harness connector terminal No. "1" (Gray wire) and inhibitor switch connector terminals No. 4 and 6. See Fig 4. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair harness or connectors between ECM and relay.
  3. Leave ignition off. Disconnect ECM wiring harness connector. Check continuity between park/neutral position relay connector terminals No. "6" (Blue/Yellow wire) and ECM terminal No. 22. See Fig 5. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
  4. Check Ground Circuit

    Leave ignition off. Check continuity between engine ground and park/neutral position relay harness connector terminals No. "2" and "7" (Black wire). See Fig 6. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair harness or connectors between ECM and relay.
  5. Check Component

    Ensure park/neutral position switch is not damaged or contaminated. Check park/neutral position switch and ECM harness connectors for damage, corrosion or pushed-out pins. Repair if necessary. If no problems are found, replace park/neutral position switch.
Fig 1: Locating Inhibitor Switch Harness Connector (Q45)
G96J10743Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Locating Park/Neutral Position Relay (Q45)
G96A10744Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 3: DTC 705, Checking Power Supply Circuit (Q45)
G96B10745Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 4: DTC 705, Checking Output Signal Circuit (Q45)
G96C10746Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 5: DTC 705, Checking Output Signal Circuit (Q45)
G96D10747Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 6: DTC 705, Checking Ground Circuit (Q45)
G96E10748Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.