TSBs

Replacing Jeep transmission range sensor

Jan. 7, 2025

This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 Jeep Patriot/Compass vehicles built on or after June 20, 2016, and on or before March 31, 2017, and equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Mike Mavrigian

Related To: Mitchell 1

Scan for other issues and repair as needed before proceeding. If no other concerns are present, replace the TRS (transmission range sensor) with P/N 68273120AA.

This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 Jeep Patriot/Compass vehicles built on or after June 20, 2016, and on or before March 31, 2017, and equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The vehicle may exhibit an intermittent no-crank/no-start DTC P0705-00 (transmission range sensor A circuit..PRNDL input) and/or P0706-00 (transmission range sensor performance) may be stored in memory.

Scan for other issues and repair as needed before proceeding. If no other concerns are present, replace the TRS (transmission range sensor) with P/N 68273120AA.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.