P0707

Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit Low

Q: Is it safe to drive with P0707?

Not really. The car may not start normally and can shift into the wrong gear or limp mode. Because the transmission range sensor also feeds the start interlock, have it fixed promptly.

Q: Can I just clear P0707?

It will return while the circuit reads low. The sensor, its adjustment, or the wiring short has to be corrected first.

Transmission Generic OBD-II High

What it means

P0707 means the transmission range sensor — the switch that tells the computer which gear the selector is in (P, R, N, D) — is sending an abnormally low-voltage signal. Because that sensor also feeds the starter interlock, the car may not crank in Park and can shift incorrectly or drop into limp mode. It usually points to a misadjusted or failed sensor, or a wiring short to ground.

High

Can I keep driving? Limited — the car may not crank in Park, may start only in Neutral, and can shift harshly or into limp mode; get it diagnosed before relying on it.

Real-world scan data

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scans in the past year

Found in

<0.1%

of scans

<0.1%

of scans that found faults

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

No-crank in Park (may start in Neutral instead)
Harsh, delayed, or wrong-gear shifting
Gear position display wrong or blank
Check-engine light on, possibly with limp mode

Common causes

Most likely first

Faulty or misadjusted transmission range sensorLikely
Short to ground in the range sensor signal circuitCommon
Corroded or loose connector at the sensorCommon
Faulty transmission control module (less common)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Scan and compare the gear the module sees with the actual selector position.
Check the transmission range sensor adjustment and alignment first — misadjustment is common.
Inspect the signal wiring for a short to ground and check the connector for corrosion.
Replace the range sensor if it fails testing; suspect the control module only after wiring is verified. Clear and re-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0707?+

Not really. The car may not start normally and can shift into the wrong gear or limp mode. Because the transmission range sensor also feeds the start interlock, have it fixed promptly.

Can I just clear P0707?+

It will return while the circuit reads low. The sensor, its adjustment, or the wiring short has to be corrected first.

Read & clear P0707 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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