P0711

A960E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: P0711: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Performance

DTC P0711 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Performance

DESCRIPTION

The ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature sensor converts the fluid temperature into a resistance value which is input into the ECM.





The ECM applies a voltage to the temperature sensor through ECM terminal OIL.
The sensor resistance changes with the transmission fluid temperature. As the temperature becomes higher, the sensor resistance decreases.
One terminal of the sensor is grounded so that the sensor resistance decreases and the voltage goes down as the temperature becomes higher.
The ECM calculates the fluid temperature based on the voltage signal.






MONITOR DESCRIPTION

This DTC indicates that there is a problem with output from the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) temperature sensor (TFT sensor) and that the sensor itself is defective. The ATF temperature sensor converts the ATF temperature to an electrical resistance value. Based on the resistance, the ECM determines the ATF temperature and detects an opens or shorts in the ATF temperature circuit or a fault of the ATF temperature sensor.
After running the vehicle for a certain period, the ATF temperature should increase. If the ATF temperature is below 20°C (68°F) after running the vehicle for a certain period, the ECM interprets this as a fault, and turns on the MIL.

MONITOR STRATEGY





TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

The following items are common to all conditions below.





TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS





COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE





WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. DATA LIST
HINT: Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.
NOTE: In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.

(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Turn the engine switch off.
(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the engine switch on (IG) position.
(e) Turn the Techstream on.
(f) Select the item "Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List".
(g) According to the display on the tester, read the "Data List".





HINT: When DTC P0712 is output and Techstream output is 150°C (302°F) or more, there is a short circuit.
When DTC P0713 is output and Techstream output is -40°C (-40°F), there is an open circuit.
Measure the resistance between terminal OIL and body ground.





HINT: If a circuit related to the ATF temperature sensor becomes open, P0713 is immediately set (in 0.5 second). When P0713 is set, P0711 cannot be detected.
It is not necessary to inspect the circuit when P0711 is set.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0711)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG) position and push the Techstream main switch ON.
(c) When you use Techstream:
Select the item "Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes".
(d) Read the DTCs using the Techstream.
Result:





HINT: If any other codes besides "P0711" are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

B -- GO TO DTC CHART
A -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
OK:
Automatic transmission fluid level is correct.
NG -- ADD FLUID
OK -- REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE