P0713
DTC P0713
Circuit Description
The automatic transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is part of the automatic transmission fluid pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch. The TFT sensor is a resistor, or thermistor, which changes value based on temperature. The sensor has a negative-temperature coefficient. This means that as the temperature increases, the resistance decreases, and as the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies a 5-volt reference signal to the sensor on the TFT sensor signal circuit and measures the voltage drop in the circuit. When the transmission fluid is cold, the sensor resistance is high and the PCM detects high signal voltage. As the fluid temperature warms to a normal operating temperature, the resistance becomes less and the signal voltage decreases. The PCM uses this information to control shift quality and torque converter clutch apply.
When the PCM detects a continuous open or short to voltage in the TFT signal circuit or the TFT sensor, then DTC P0713 sets. DTC P0713 is a type C DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The ignition is ON.
* No vehicle speed sensor (VSS) DTCs P0502, P0503.
* Output (shaft) speed sensor (OSS) greater than 100 RPM for 300 seconds cumulative.
* Torque converter clutch (TCC) Slip Speed greater than 100 RPM for 300 seconds cumulative.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TFT sensor indicates a signal voltage greater than 4.92 volts for 13 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The PCM does not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
* The PCM calculates a default transmission fluid temperature based on engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature and engine run time.
* The PCM freezes transmission adapt functions.
* The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Failure Records.
* The PCM stores DTC P0713 in PCM history.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* A scan tool can clear the DTC.
* The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
* The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the DTC passes.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
5. This step tests the TFT sensor signal circuit for being shorted to another circuit within the transmission. If the TFT sensor signal circuit shorts to another circuit, which is carrying voltage greater than five volts, the TFT sensor would become open.
6. This step tests the TFT sensor signal circuit for being shorted to voltage, which would be the cause for the open in the TFT sensor.
