Circuit Description
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When the transmission fluid is cold, the sensor resistance is high. As the transmission fluid warms up, the sensor resistance decreases. This diagnostic monitors the TFT sensor circuit. The circuit may be functional but not in the normal operating range. This diagnostic indicates stuck, erratic, intermittent, or skewed values, resulting in reduced system performance. The TFT sensor range is -40 to +225°C (-40 to +437°F).
If the PCM detects an intermittent voltage or no voltage change in the TFT sensor circuit, then DTC P0711 sets.