Circuit Description
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The automatic transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is a negative coefficient thermistor whose resistance value changes based on temperature. The PCM provides a 5 volt reference to the sensor circuit. A high fluid temperature or a short to ground on the signal circuit results in low signal voltage.
The TFT sensor operating range is -40 to +151°C (-40 to +304°F).
If the PCM detects a continuous short to ground in the TFT sensor signal circuit, then DTC P0712 sets.
DTC P0712 is a type C DTC.