DTC P0712: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input; DTC P0713: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit High Input [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
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- INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
- Remove the TCM from the transaxle.
*a Component without harness connected
(Transmission Wire) - Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 17 (E2) - 18 (THO1) Always 79 Ω to 156 kΩ 17 (E2) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher 18 (THO1) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher HINT:
If the resistance is out of the specified range with the ATF temperature shown in the table below, the driveability of the vehicle may decrease.
ATF Temperature Specified Condition 10°C (50°F) 5 to 8 kΩ 25°C (77°F) 2.5 to 4.5 kΩ 110°C (230°F) 0.22 to 0.28 kΩ Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result: 1
OK
REPLACE TCM. Refer to COMPONENTS [12/2013 - 11/2016]
Result: 2
NG
See step 2
- Remove the TCM from the transaxle.
- INSPECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor connector from the transmission wire.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition E2 - THO1 Always 79 Ω to 156 kΩ E2 - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher THO1 - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher HINT:
If the resistance is out of the specified range with the ATF temperature shown in the table below, the driveability of the vehicle may decrease.
ATF Temperature Specified Condition 10°C (50°F) 5 to 8 kΩ 25°C (77°F) 2.5 to 4.5 kΩ 110°C (230°F) 0.22 to 0.28 kΩ Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result: 1
OK
REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE. Refer to COMPONENTS [12/2013 - 11/2016]
Result: 2
NG
REPLACE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to COMPONENTS [12/2013 - 11/2016]
- Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor connector from the transmission wire.