Circuit Description
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The 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 sensor signal circuit results in low signal voltage. The TFT sensor operating range is -40°F to 304°F (-40°C to 151°C).
If the PCM detects a continuous short to ground in the TFT sensor circuit, then DTC P0712 sets. DTC P0712 is a type "C" DTC.