Theory Of Operation

The temperature sensor is used to sense the temperature of the transmission fluid. Transmission fluid temperature can affect shift quality, torque converter operation and when or if some diagnostics are run. A failed temperature sensor could affect the OBD diagnostics. If a problem occurs in the transmission temperature sensor circuit, transmission temperature will be based on a calculated value.

1. 1)  CHECK TO SEE IF DTC IS CURRENT 

   With the scan tool, check the STARTS SINCE SET counter for P0714.

   NOTE: This counter only applies to the last DTC set.

   Is the STARTS SINCE SET counter 2 or less? 

   Yes 

   1. Go To step  2).

   No 

   1. Go To step  4).
2. 2)  PCM AND WIRING 

   Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

   Remove the Starter Relay.

   CAUTION: Removal of the Starter Relay is to prevent a Transmission, NO RESPONSE, condition and disable the starter.

   Install the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333 and the Electronic Transmission Adapter kit 8333-1A.

   NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

   Ignition on, engine not running.

   With the Transmission Simulator, turn the Input/Output switch to OFF.

   With the scan tool, monitor the TRANS TEMP VOLTS while turning the Thermistor Voltage switch to all three positions on the Transmission Simulator.

   Compare the scan tool readings with the numbers listed on the Transmission Simulator.

   Do the readings on the Transmission Simulator match a non-fluctuating scan tool reading +/- 0.2 volts? 

   Yes 

   1. Go To step  3).

   No 

   1. Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace the PCM per the Service Information. With the scan tool PERFORM QUICK LEARN, then program Pinion Factor in the Front Control Module. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL)
   2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  
3. 3)  TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

   View repair. 

   Repair 

   1. Replace TRS Assembly per the Service Information.
   2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  
4. 4)  INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS  

   The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.

   Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.

   Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.

   With the scan tool, check the EATX DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

   Were there any problems found? 

   Yes 

   1. Repair as necessary.
   2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  

   No 

   1. Test Complete.