DTC P0711: ATF Temperature Sensor (Range/Performance) (DCT)
General Description
The ATF temperature sensor is a thermistor type sensor that changes resistance according to the change in ATF temperature. The powertrain control module (PCM) sends a 5 V reference signal to the sensor through a pull-up resistor. When the ATF temperature is low, the sensor resistance increases and the PCM detects a high signal voltage. As the ATF temperature rises, the sensor resistance decreases and the PCM detects a low signal voltage. If the ATF temperature sensor signal does not change, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.
Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status
| Execution | Once per driving cycle |
| Sequence | None |
| Duration | 5 minutes or more |
| DTC Type | Two drive cycles, MIL on, A/T gear position indicator blinks |
| OBD Status | PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING) |
Enable Conditions
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant temperature [Engine Coolant Temperature] | 158 °F (70 °C) | - |
| Initial engine coolant temperature [Engine Coolant Temperature] | - | 95 °F (35 °C) |
| ATF temperature [ATF Temperature] | - | -4 °F (-20 °C) |
| Initial ATF temperature [ATF Temperature] | - | -4 °F (-20 °C) |
| Vehicle speed [Vehicle Speed] | 19 mph (30 km/h) | - |
| 12 volt battery voltage [Battery Voltage] | 11 V | - |
| Throttle position | 4 ° | - |
| No active DTCs set (prevents monitor from running) | P0117, P0118, P0712, P0713, P0714, P0721, P0722 | |
| Other | After the engine coolant temperature [Engine Coolant Temperature] reaches the fixed value, both the vehicle speed [Vehicle Speed] and the throttle position meet the conditions for at least 5 minutes | |
[ ]: HDS Parameter
Malfunction Threshold
The current ATF temperature [ATF Temperature] is -4 °F (-20 °C) or less after Enable Conditions.
Possible Cause
NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
- ATF temperature sensor failure
- PCM internal circuit failure
Confirmation Procedure
Operating Condition
- 1.
Start the engine with the engine coolant temperature [Engine Coolant Temperature] at 95 °F (35 °C) or less.
- 2.
Warm up the engine until the engine coolant temperature [Engine Coolant Temperature] reaches 158 °F (70 °C) or more.
- 3.
Drive the vehicle at a speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) or more with the throttle position at 4 ° or more for at least 5 minutes.
- Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.
With the HDS
None.
Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored.
Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.