OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0707 Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit Low
The primary transmission range sensor A (PRNDL switch position) reports voltage below the plausible range - signal shorted to ground or sensor fault.
Is it safe to drive with P0707?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal shorted to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
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
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.6–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Transmission Range Sensor A
Related codes
- P2802Transmission Range Sensor B Circuit Low
- P0704Clutch Switch Input Circuit
- P0705Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- P0706Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0708Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit High
- P0709Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
- P070ATransmission Fluid Level Sensor Circuit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.