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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DESCRIPTIONSDIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
DESCRIPTION
The digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor is located on the outside of the transmission at the manual lever. The digital TR sensor completes the start circuit in Park and Neutral and the back-up lamp circuit in Reverse. The digital TR sensor also opens/closes a set of four switches that are monitored by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to determine the position of the manual lever (P, R, N, D, 2, 1).
SYMPTOMS
Engagement concerns, wrong gear, no shifts, increase in EPC pressure.
DTCs:
P0705, P0708, P1705
The digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor is located on the outside of the transmission at the manual lever. The digital TR sensor completes the start circuit in Park and Neutral and the back-up lamp circuit in Reverse. The digital TR sensor also opens/closes a set of four switches that are monitored by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to determine the position of the manual lever (P, R, N, D, 2, 1).
SYMPTOMS
Engagement concerns, wrong gear, no shifts, increase in EPC pressure.
DTCs:
P0705, P0708, P1705
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.