(Mil) Service Engine Soon Telltale Illuminated With DTC P0711 After Vehicle Is Flat-Towed With All Four Wheels On The Ground (Clear DTC & Retest) (01-T-28)

Publication date: 2001-05-01
Reference number: 01-T-28

(MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON TELLTALE ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0711 AFTER VEHICLE IS FLAT-TOWED WITH ALL FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND (CLEAR DTC & RETEST)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 01-T-28, Date of Issue: May, 2001

SATURN:	1996 -2002 S-Series Vehicles Equipped With Automatic Transaxle (RPO MP6/MP7)
SECTION:	02-Transaxle

SUBJECT

(MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON Telltale Illuminated With DTC P0711 After Vehicle Is Flat-Towed With All Four Wheels On The Ground (Clear DTC and Retest)

MODELS AFFECTED

1996 -2002 Saturn S-Series vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle (RPO MP6/MP7)

CONDITION

Some customers may comment that the (MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON telltale is illuminated after vehicle is flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground.

CAUSE

While flat-towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the automatic transaxle fluid temperatures will increase as vehicle is being towed. Starting and driving the vehicle immediately following towing may set DTC P0711-Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) Sensor Performance.

Refer to page 3 of this bulletin for specific DTC P0711 information.

CORRECTION

Follow the procedure on page 2 of this bulletin to clear DTC P0711. Also, advise the customer of the cause of the DTC being set and explain the importance of correct automatic transaxle fluid level when flat-towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.

Refer the customer to Service Information Bulletin 97-I-19A for comprehensive information on preparing their vehicle for flat-towing.

IMPORTANT: DTC P0711 cannot be cleared using a scan tool until the TFT sensor passes at least two warm up cycles.

PROCEDURE

Using a Tech 2, diagnose and clear other DTC(s).
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Disconnect positive battery cable.
Touch and hold battery cable terminals together for 15 seconds.
Connect positive battery cable. Torque: Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N-m (13 ft-lbs).
Connect negative battery cable. Torque: Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N-m (13 ft-lbs).
Using Tech 2, clear DTC P0711 if still existing and/or verify that DTC is cleared and (MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON telltale is not illuminated.

Fig 1: Page 3 of Bulletin

CLAIM INFORMATION

To receive credit for this repair during warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Case Type: VW

Description: Clear DTC(s), Disconnect Battery Cables and Ground Together

Labor Operation Code: Z4161

Time: 0.2 hrs.