P0706 Saturn Code - Transmission Range Switch Performance
Quick Answer
The park/neutral position (PNP) switch includes a transmission range switch. Common causes include Faulty Park/neutral position switch, Misadjusted park/neutral position switch, Park/neutral position switch harness is open or shorted. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.
- What it means
- P0706 Saturn indicates Transmission Range Switch Performance.
- Common causes
- Common causes include Faulty Park/neutral position switch, Misadjusted park/neutral position switch, Park/neutral position switch harness is open or shorted.
- Severity
- High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
- Can I drive?
- Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.
Code P0706 Saturn Description
What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0706 Saturn?
- Faulty Park/neutral position switch
- Misadjusted park/neutral position switch
- Park/neutral position switch harness is open or shorted
- Park/neutral position switch circuit poor electrical connection
How to Fix the DTC P0706 Saturn?
Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.
What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?
Labor: 1.0
To diagnose the P0706 Saturn code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.
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Discuss the causes and fixes for P0706 Saturn OBDII Code
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Original symptom - 1997 Saturn SL2 - The OBDII was producing two errors a (P0705 & P0706) we adjusted the N.P.S.S to the contunuity spec in the manual and this cleared the (P0705) error, however the (P0706) error remains - It apears the error is duplicated (P0705) for normal trans operation and (P0706) for performance operation - Both errors indicate a problem with the N.P.S.S - One would "assume" if the adjustment cleared the (P0705)error then the (P0706)error would also be cleared - Well this is not the case! Furthermore I suspect "after driving 50 miles through the OBDII drive trace the Set Readiness would be set "NOT" looks like all errors have to be resolved in order for the early model OBDII to set readiness - Any feedback would be mostlikely helpful..
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