Diagnostic procedure

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DTC P0711 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability. Is any related repair information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information. If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT TFT SENSOR VOLTAGE Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off). Inspect the voltage at TCM (wiring harness-side) terminal 2J. Is the terminal voltage 1.55 V or less ?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Go to the intermittent concern troubleshooting procedure, then go to Step 7. (See INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING .)
4	VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS: IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT? Start the engine. Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h {37 mph} or more for 6.5 min or more . Inspect the voltage at TCM (wiring harness-side) terminal 2J. Is the terminal voltage 1.55 V or less ?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Go to Step 7.
5	INSPECT TFT SENSOR CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONDITION Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Disconnect the AT solenoid valve connector. Inspect the AT solenoid valve connector terminals for corrosion. Are the terminals normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
5		No	Repair or replace the terminals, then go to Step 7.
6	INSPECT TFT SENSOR Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Inspect the TFT sensor. (See TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR INSPECTION .) Is the TFT sensor normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
6		No	Replace the TFT sensor, then go to the next step. (See TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0711 COMPLETED Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. Clear the DTC from the TCM memory using the WDS or equivalent. Decrease ATF temperature to 20 °C {68 °F} or less . Start the engine. Drive the vehicle for 6.5 min or more . Is the same DTC present?	Yes	Replace the TCM, then go to the next step. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7		No	Go to the next step.
8	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "After Repair Procedure". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .) Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
8		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.