Evening gents and ladies .

Out today in my 2006 (56) sc ffrr . Not my daily car. I decided to drive the car in sport mode to help charge the battery (raised rpm) as the car has been stood for most the week,not hammering the car.

Can't help with the code, could be the result of the low battery... If it doesn't return forget about it....

But

No need to raise revs to charge the battery, modern cars will be at full charge rate at just off tickover....  Pete

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Although that error code is not uncommon on pre-’06 petrol models which have an externally mounted inhibitor switch, it’s much less common on the 6-speed transmission as the switch is internal

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Thanks Phil. As said , I've erased the code and I need to take it out on a longer journey , the RR is my weekend toy and doesn't get used much.
I will update later.

That's fine, no problem at all, glad to help....  Pete

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2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
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Sorry Pete, My mistake as I thought I'd already replied a thanks also to your good self .

Thanks Pete.

evening all and a very merry christmas.

so far i encounter this trans failsafe code above at least once a month in any driving mode and at any speed, ive also once had this happen whilst stood still waiting at traffic lights . on this occasion i was sat at the traffic lights and the rangie felt like it lowered slightly and pinged and ponged and went into limp mode. same code as above came up. I cant say if the rangie drops in height whilst on the move as trans failsafe comes on nor can i make it happen on request.

in the time ive been trying various fixes, ive replaced the gearbox oil and filter,new battery and had the alternator checked .

my failing is i know nothing of electrics , i need help.!.

A seized gear selector can cause this issue. Is the lever nice and free to move back and forward, or does it feel stiff/notchy at all?

no, gear selector is smooth. ive tried the HDC switch that works ive also used the low/high range switch and i can hear the low box engage and drive in low box . all seems to work as one would expect

Trying to work out when i started getting this p0705 transmission failsafe . could changing the gearbox oil and filter ? not long after purchasing this car i spotted a oil leak from the gearbox electrical connector sleeve. its possible that this p0705 error may have started after this oil change.

i will check the oil level first, Do you think it would be wise to do another oil and filter change?

the parts i used on the first gearbox are i the link.

http://www.lrparts.net/automatic-transmiss...ne-zf.html
do i order the same again?

surly just take phils advise get booked in and sorted its a range rover we don't own em to skint on em just spend the money everythings sorted with money good luck

Get booked in where?

gearbox garage or dealers

P0705 issues are relatively common on the 5-speed ZF units as the inhibitor switch is mounted externally (i.e. vulnerable to the elements) and the L1 to L4 logic function is achieved using sprung fingers mounted on a wiper sliding across contacts.

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Phil, thanks for the pointers. my intention today (28/12/16) is to get under the rangie and check oil level,any wire connectors i may have disturb on the original gearbox service and the cable you have indicated above.

after that , i will be seeking outside help.

again Phil, thanks for taking the time to explain at a depth you have about the internal workings, i dont think i would want to takle removing the slider plate as you suggested, this i think is outside my knowledge. i will be leaving that to a professional.

thanks, Craig.