[chitown]

Hello to all. So I have a little problem. I started my 2010 rav4 v6 limited today and 3 lights came on the dashboard. The check engine light, the 4 wheel drive light and the vsc light. Earlier in the day I noticed the when shifting from park to drive the shift wasn't smooth, it was a harsh. Once in gear it seems to shift normaly. Went to auto parts store and had them read the codes and it was P0705 transmission sensor A-circuit. Car has 64000 miles on it. Any help with this would be appreciated.

 

[Dr. Dyno]

You very likely need that sensor replaced. I don't know if it's a DIY job but if not I check around for estimates.

 

[chitown]

One of the problems is I'm not sure what sensor it is. Is it the park/neutral position switch? From what I understand the(PNP) switch also has the Transmission Range Switch in it. And where might this switch be?

 

[Dr. Dyno]

The sensor is probably inside the transmission.

 

[chitown]

Thanks Dr. Dyno. My biggest concern is the harsh shift from park to drive. Almost sounds like a solenoid and a valve. Have to do a little more research.

 

[feliperav4]

I got the same problem, did you solve it? The guy in the autoshop told me it is the ECM problem with code C1280 and I gotta go to Toyota to fix it but when I scan it is P0705. My car also lunge forward when I put it on Drive.

 

[mycareer1984]

Hi I have same issue with rav4 2010. It jerks harsh when i shift from P to D. You guys found out the reason? Please let me know. and this p0705 code is going,tried alot but still its therr. Please share your details so we benefit. Thank you

 

[MallyWowy85]

Bump. Any update?