code P0705 replaced transmission solenoid pack?

2005 JEEP LIBERTY
208,125 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Received code P0705 CEL, replaced transmission solenoid pack, put everything back together, now won't shift into R or D without revving the engine up to about 3,000 RPMs. then it only shifts into gear temporarily.
Nov 11, 2024 at 4:42 PM
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For a 2005 Jeep Liberty, P0705 (not P7050) is a common code, which stands for Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input). So this failure will make the transmission not work, did you clear the codes after the repair? Here is the location of the Transmission Range Sensor so we can be on the same page. Please check the electrical connector as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Nov 12, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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checked the connector and everything is connected, gonna try to buy another qt of transmission fluid to see if that helps.
Nov 15, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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DId you replace the Transmission Range Sensor or recheck the installation ?
Nov 15, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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I replaced the solenoid pack, and the sensor seemed fine, and everything is hooked back up correctly.
Nov 15, 2024 at 1:51 PM
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Does it still have the P0705 code? Because this is for the gear range sensor.
Nov 16, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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it is code P0750 and P0700, this indicated Solenoid pack A, which is what I replaced, I added another qt of ATF+4 and it shifted into reverse a little easier but I still had to rev the RPMs to around 3K to get it to shift into any of the Drive gears. At no time did I get a P0705 error.
Nov 16, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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Sorry, I mistyped the error code, it was not P7050 but P0750, I did clear the codes in between in any case.
Nov 16, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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We have conflicting information, your scanner says shift solenoid, but the everywhere else I check the code is for the gear range sensor. Can you try a different scanner?
Nov 18, 2024 at 9:35 AM
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I used another scanner, the code its giving is also P0750 shift solenoid "a".
Nov 20, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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Okay, I see, this is a manufacturer code, I would take the unit back apart and check the filter to make sure it has not fallen out and is laying in the pan. If not, it sounds like the front fluid pump has gone out and the transmission needs to be rebuilt. You are getting the shift solenoid code because there is no or little fluid pressure to help the solenoid operate. You can do a line pressure test to confirm. It could also be the pressure regulating solenoid is not working correctly as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

Nov 21, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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How do you do a pressure test? I would like to try that first before having to tear everything apart again.
Nov 21, 2024 at 1:51 PM
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Sure, you need a transmission pressure gauge and install it onto the pressure test ports which are located on the last image of the post above. Here is the pressure gauge on Amazon for $19:

https://amzn.to/3Zl7uSY


Normal Operating Ranges (in PSI):
Park/Neutral:

Idle: 55-65 PSI
Stall: 230-250 PSI
Reverse:

Idle: 75-90 PSI
Stall: 300-325 PSI
Drive (D) or Low (1):

Idle: 55-65 PSI
Stall: 210-230 PSI

Let me know what happens, I am interested. Have a good weekend ;)
Nov 22, 2024 at 11:54 AM