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DTC P0713: Open in ATF Temperature Sensor Circuit

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  • This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Check the ATF Temp Sensor voltage in the Data List with the HDS.

    Does the ATF Temp Sensor voltage exceed 4.93 V? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM.

  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Disconnect the shift solenoid wire harness connector.
  5. Connect shift solenoid wire harness connector terminal No. 6 to body ground using a jumper wire.
    Fig 1: Connecting Shift Solenoid Wire Harness Connector Terminal 6 To Body Ground
    G06266795Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  7. Check the ATF Temp Sensor voltage in the Data List with the HDS.

    Does the ATF Temp Sensor (V) drop to 0.07 V or below? 

    YES  -Go to step 8.

    NO  -Go to step 13.

  8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  9. Remove the jumper wire from the shift solenoid wire harness connector.
  10. Connect shift solenoid wire harness connector terminals No. 6 and No. 7 with a jumper wire.
    Fig 2: Connecting Shift Solenoid Wire Harness Connector Terminals 6 And 7 With Jumper Wire
    G06266794Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  12. Check the ATF Temp Sensor voltage in the Data List with the HDS.

    Does the ATF Temp Sensor (V) drop to 0.07 V or below? 

    YES  -Replace the ATF temperature sensor (see ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST/REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 17.

    NO  -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal A23 and the shift solenoid wire harness connector, then go to step 17.

  13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  14. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  15. Disconnect PCM connector C (22P).
  16. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C14 and shift solenoid wire harness connector terminal No. 6.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C14 And Shift Solenoid Wire Harness Connector Terminal 6
    G06266798Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the shift solenoid wire harness connector and the PCM. If the connections are OK, go to step 23.

    NO  -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C14 and the ATF temperature sensor, then go to step 17.

  17. Reconnect all connectors.
  18. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  19. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  20. Start the engine with the shift lever in P, and wait for at least 20 seconds.
  21. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0713 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM, then go to step  1.

    NO  -Go to step 22.

  22. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0713 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 21, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO  -If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM, then go to step  1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  20.

  23. Reconnect all connectors.
  24. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see ECM/PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).
  25. Start the engine with the shift lever in P, and wait for at least 20 seconds.
  26. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0713 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 25. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

    NO  -Go to step 27.

  27. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0713 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 26, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO  -If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then go to step 25. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 25.

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