Codes P0706 and P0707, diagnosis of bad transmission range sensor?

SAM MECHANIC

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2012 FORD FUSION
3.0L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
197,000 MILES

Vehicle will not crank. The starter and battery were replaced. I can jump the starter relay and start the vehicle; however, it will not crank when the key is turned to the start position. So, after checking codes I found p0706 and p0707, so I replaced the transmission range sensor but still no crank.

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KEN L

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If you hold the crank command and move the shifter thought the gear range will the starter engage? If so the problem is a misalignment of the gear range sensor.

P0706 - Transmission Range Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance:

P0707 - Transmission Range Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input:

This is a wiring issue most likely or it can be the PCM is out. Here is a guide to help you test the connections and the starter wiring so you can see which wires to test and how the system works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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