P0711

DTC P0711: Problem in ATF Temperature Sensor Circuit

NOTE:
^ Record all freeze data and review General Troubleshooting Information before you troubleshoot.
^ This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

1. Check the ATF TEMP SENSOR with the HDS.
Does the ATF TEMP SENSOR exceed the ambient-air TEMP SENSOR?
YES - Record the ATF TEMP SENSOR. Leave the engine off for more than 30 minutes, and go to step 2.
NO - Record the ATF TEMP SENSOR. Test the stall speed RPM three times. Go to step 2 after stall speed testing.

2. Check the ATF TEMP SENSOR with the HDS.
Did the ATF TEMP SENSOR change?
YES - Leave the engine off for at least 30 more minutes, and go to step 3.
NO - Replace ATF temperature sensor, then go to step 5.

3. Check the ECT SENSOR with the HDS.
Is the ECT SENSOR equal to the ambient-air temperature?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Leave the engine off until ECT sensor equals ambient-air temperature, then go to step 4.

4. Check the ATF TEMP SENSOR with the HDS.
Is the ATF TEMP SENSOR almost equal to ECT SENSOR?
YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ATF temperature sensor and PCM.
NO - Replace ATF temperature sensor, then go to step 5.

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
6. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the D position through all five gears.
7. Monitor the OBD status for P0711 with the DTC Monitor Tool in DTCs/Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu for a pass/fail.
Does the result indicate PASSED?
YES - Troubleshooting is complete.
NO - Return to step 1 and recheck.