DTC P0712, P0713; Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input [08/2014 - 08/2017]: Description

The CVT fluid temperature sensor converts the fluid temperature into a resistance value which is detected by the ECM.

The sensor resistance changes with the CVT fluid temperature. As the temperature rises, the sensor resistance decreases. The ECM applies voltage to the temperature sensor through ECM terminal THO1 and calculates the fluid temperature based on the voltage signal.

HINT:

The CVT fluid temperature is likely to increase under conditions such as towing, climbing hills and in traffic.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Memory
P0712	Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input	Diagnosis Condition Always Malfunction Status Short in CVT fluid temperature sensor circuit Malfunction Time 0.5 seconds Other 1 trip detection logic	Wire harness or connector Continuously variable transaxle assembly (CVT fluid temperature sensor) ECM	Comes on	DTC stored
P0713	Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit High Input	Diagnosis Condition 10 seconds or more after starting engine (Engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature at engine start are higher than -29.375°C (-20.875°F)) Malfunction Status Open in CVT fluid temperature sensor circuit Malfunction Time 0.5 seconds Other 1-trip detection logic Diagnosis Condition 10 minutes or more after starting engine (Engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature at engine start are at -29.375°C (-20.875°F) or lower) Malfunction Status Open in CVT fluid temperature sensor circuit Malfunction Time 0.5 seconds Other 1 trip detection logic	Wire harness or connector Continuously variable transaxle assembly (CVT fluid temperature sensor) ECM	Comes on	DTC stored

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

P0712

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input

Diagnosis Condition
- Always
Malfunction Status
- Short in CVT fluid temperature sensor circuit
Malfunction Time
- 0.5 seconds
Other
- 1 trip detection logic

Wire harness or connector
Continuously variable transaxle assembly (CVT fluid temperature sensor)
ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

P0713

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit High Input

Diagnosis Condition
- 10 seconds or more after starting engine (Engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature at engine start are higher than -29.375°C (-20.875°F))
Malfunction Status
- Open in CVT fluid temperature sensor circuit
Malfunction Time
- 0.5 seconds
Other
- 1-trip detection logic

Diagnosis Condition
- 10 minutes or more after starting engine (Engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature at engine start are at -29.375°C (-20.875°F) or lower)
Malfunction Status
- Open in CVT fluid temperature sensor circuit
Malfunction Time
- 0.5 seconds
Other
- 1 trip detection logic

Wire harness or connector
Continuously variable transaxle assembly (CVT fluid temperature sensor)
ECM

Comes on

DTC stored