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. A low fluid temperature, an open TFT sensor or sensor circuit results in high signal voltage. The TFT operating range is -40 to +151°C (-40 to +304°F).
If the PCM detects a continuous open or a short to power on the TFT sensor circuit, then DTC P0713 sets. DTC P0713 is a type C DTC.