Technical Service Bulletin Group Number TRANSAXLE 09-AT-013 Subject Date JULY, 2009 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0705, P0707, P0708 Model ALL EXCEPT VERACRUZ AND GENESIS This TSB supersedes TSB 03-40-013 to add repair information (Steps 2~3). DESCRIPTION: An improperly adjusted or improperly operating range switch may result in the following conditions: Diagnostic trouble codes: P0705 - Range switch signal problem P0707 - Range switch - open circuit P0708 - Range switch - short circuit or multiple inputs Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated Impossible engine start in P or N This TSB provides information concerning the proper adjustment and diagnosis of the transaxle range switch. REPAIR PROCEDURE: 1. Attach a GDS and check for DTC in both the Engine and Automatic Transaxle menus. Go to Step 2 for 2000~02 Accent or Step 3 for 2006~ Sonata. For other vehicles, go to Step 4. 2. For 2000~2002 Accent: Check according to TSB 03-40-001. Go to Step 4. 3. For 2006~ Sonata, follow steps a,b,c below, then go to Step 4. a. Check the rear combination lamp ground bolts for tightness and good electrical contact (refer to applicable ETM, Tail, Parking & License Lamps section). Go to Step b. Page 1 of 6 https://www.motologic.com/car/c35b74368c8ccf910f3b1d0ed7c04ce3/article/a7406b9b0c6e346e5974aea39eeb0ac4-1?returnpath=%2fcar%2fc35b7 2/7
b. For 2006~ Sonata: Remove the center console cover and check for contamination on the M40 connector to the sports mode switch. If so, clean and repair the connector as necessary. Go to step c below. c. For 2006~07 Sonata: Remove the front pillar cover and verify the harness is properly routed near the clip. Repair the harness as necessary. Go to Step 4. 4. Attach a GDS and select vehicle, A/T menu, Current Data and Shift Lever Switch. 5. Move the shift lever and confirm the GDS reads the gear shift position as shown below. If so, the harness currently does not have an open or short circuit between. the PCM/TCM and range switch. SHIFT LEVER P R N D GDS P/N R P/N D Page 2 of 6 https://www.motologic.com/car/c35b74368c8ccf910f3b1d0ed7c04ce3/article/a7406b9b0c6e346e5974aea39eeb0ac4-1?returnpath=%2fcar%2fc35b7 3/7
Technical Service Bulletin Group Number TRANSAXLE 09-AT-013 6. Move the shift lever to N. 7. Insert a 5mm drill or M5 (5mm) bolt in the adjustment hole of the range switch. Check that the drill or bolt fits into the adjustment holes. If so, go to Step 8 If not, go to Step 11 8. Inspect the connector to the range switch for a bent pin or pin not fully inserted and related wiring for an open or short circuit. If OK, follow the repair procedure below: DTC P0705 P0707 P0708 REPAIR PROCEDURE Replace range switch, see Steps 9~10 Page 3 of 6 https://www.motologic.com/car/c35b74368c8ccf910f3b1d0ed7c04ce3/article/a7406b9b0c6e346e5974aea39eeb0ac4-1?returnpath=%2fcar%2fc35b7 4/7
RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT: 9. Install the new range switch and loosely install two 10 mm bolts. 10. Attach the lever and nut. Tighten the nut to specification. Go to Step 11. Specification: 11-13 lb ft. (15-18 Nm, 150-180 kg.cm) RANGE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT: 11. Loosen the two 10 mm mounting bolts. 12. Disconnect the shift cable at the lever. 13. Insert a 5mm drill or M5 (5mm) bolt in the adjustment hole of the range switch. Tighten the two 10 mm mounting bolts to specification. Remove the 5mm drill or M5 bolt. Specification: 7-8 lb ft. (10-12 Nm, 100-120 kg.cm) Page 4 of 6 https://www.motologic.com/car/c35b74368c8ccf910f3b1d0ed7c04ce3/article/a7406b9b0c6e346e5974aea39eeb0ac4-1?returnpath=%2fcar%2fc35b7 5/7
Technical Service Bulletin Group Number TRANSAXLE 09-AT-013 14. Move the shift lever to the N position. Attach the shift cable to the lever and install the nut.tighten the nut to specification. Specification: 9-10 lb ft. (12-13 Nm, 120-130 kg.cm) 15. Attach the connector. 16. Drive the vehicle two key-on to key-off drive cycles, including shifting to gears D, 3, 2, L (if equipped) and R. If the: DTC does not reset, return the vehicle to the customer. DTC resets, repair or replace the control harness. If the DTC sets again, replace the TCM. PARTS INFORMATION: MODEL PART NUMBER PART NAME 1999~ Sonata 2001~ Elantra 2001~ Santa Fe 2001~05 XG300/350 42700-39055 2003~Tiburon Inhibitor switch or 2005~ Tucson Range switch 2006~ Azera 2007~ Entourage 2007~ Elantra Sedan 2009~ Elantra Touring 42700-23010 Page 5 of 6 https://www.motologic.com/car/c35b74368c8ccf910f3b1d0ed7c04ce3/article/a7406b9b0c6e346e5974aea39eeb0ac4-1?returnpath=%2fcar%2fc35b7 6/7
WARRANTY INFORMATION: MODEL OPERATION OP CODE OP OP QTY NATURE CAUSE TIME CODE CODE 2001~06 Elantra Sedan 1999~05 Sonata 2003~ Tiburon 2001~ 05 XG300 2006~ Accent 2006~ Azera Replace 42700R00 1 N69 C15 2007~ Elantra Sedan range switch 2009~ Elantra Touring 0.6 2007~ Entourage 2001~ Santa Fe 2006~ Sonata 2005~ Tucson All GDS operation 0.4 42700RQ0 0.3 Page 6 of 6 https://www.motologic.com/car/c35b74368c8ccf910f3b1d0ed7c04ce3/article/a7406b9b0c6e346e5974aea39eeb0ac4-1?returnpath=%2fcar%2fc35b7 7/7