Cause of Failure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The wiring harness or the connector between the TFT sensor and the TCM
- The TFT sensor
- The TCM
| Step |
Action |
Values |
Yes |
No |
| 1 |
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission? |
- |
Go to Step 2 |
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission |
| 2 |
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Install the scan tool.
- With the engine OFF, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Select Store Freeze Frame/Failure Records from the DTC Information menu.
- Store Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
- Select Clear DTC Information from the DTC Information menu.
- Clear the DTC information.
- Perform 2 vehicle drive cycles.
Is the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ON? |
- |
Go to Step 3 |
Go to Step 5 |
| 3 |
- Select Request DTC by Status from the DTC Information menu.
- Request DTC by Status.
Is DTC P0711 displayed? |
- |
Go to Step 4 |
Go to Step 5 |
| 4 |
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Measure the resistance between the vehicle harness and transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor. Refer to Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Inspection
.
- Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) connector and measure the resistance between terminal A11 and A12.
Is the measurement within the specified values? |
10°C (50°F)
5.80-7.09 KΩ
110°C (230°F)
0.231-0.263 KΩ |
Go to Step 6 |
Go to Step 7 |
| 5 |
Repair the temporary connection failure of the connector. Refer to Wiring Harness and Connector Inspection Diagnosis
.
Did you complete the repair? |
- |
System OK |
- |
| 6 |
- Estimate the failure between the vehicle wiring harness connector and the TCM.
- Inspect the connector. Refer to Wiring Harness and Connector Inspection Diagnosis
.
- Inspect the connection condition between the connector.
Is the connection condition OK? |
- |
Go to Step 8 |
Go to Step 5 |
| 7 |
- Estimate the failure between the vehicle harness and the TFT sensor.
- Disconnect the transaxle harness connector of the T/M wire and inspect the resistance between the TFT sensor connector terminal 1 and 6.
Is the measurement within the specified values? |
10°C (50°F)
5.80-7.09 KΩ
110°C (230°F)
0.231-0.263 KΩ |
Go to Step 9 |
Go to Step 10 |
| 8 |
- Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement
.
- Perform the reproducing test under user condition after confirming no DTC.
Is DTC displayed? |
- |
Go to Step 2 |
System OK |
| 9 |
- Estimate the failure of the vehicle wiring harness or between the connectors.
- Test the continuity and short circuit for the vehicle wiring harness and inspect the connection condition between the transaxle harness connectors. Refer to Wiring Harness and Connector Inspection Diagnosis
.
Is the condition OK? |
- |
System OK |
Go to Step 5 |
| 10 |
- Estimate the failure of the transmission harness connector wire or between the connectors of the TFT sensor.
- Inspect the fluid temperature. Refer to Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Inspection
.
Is the condition found? |
- |
Go to Step 12 |
Go to Step 11 |
| 11 |
- Estimate the failure of the transmission harness connector.
- Test the continuity and short circuit for the transmission harness connector and inspect the connection condition between connectors. Refer to Wiring Harness and Connector Inspection Diagnosis
.
Is the condition OK? |
- |
System OK |
Go to Step 5 |
| 12 |
Replace the TFT sensor. Refer to Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Inspection
.
Did you complete the replacement? |
- |
System OK |
- |