5L40-E / 5L50-E Automatic Transmission
DTC P0713
Circuit Description
The automatic transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is part of the automatic transmission internal wiring harness assembly. The TFT sensor is a thermistor, or a resistor that changes value when the temperature changes. The sensor has a negative-temperature coefficient. This means that as the temperature increases, the resistance decreases, and as the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. The transmission control module (TCM) supplies a 5 volt reference signal to the sensor and measures the voltage drop in the circuit. When the transmission fluid is cold, the sensor resistance is high and the TCM detects high signal voltage. As the fluid temperature increases, the resistance of the sensor decreases, which lowers the signal voltage.
If the TCM detects an open or short to voltage in the TFT sensor or signal circuit, then DTC P0713 sets. DTC P0713 is a type C DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Conditions for Running The DTC
* No ISS DTCs P0716 or P0717.
* No OSS DTCs P0722 or P0723.
* The output shaft speed is greater than 200 RPM for 200 seconds (3 minutes and 20 seconds) cumulative.
* The TCC slip speed is greater than 120 RPM for 200 seconds (3 minutes and 20 seconds) cumulative.
* The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds.
Conditions for Setting The DTC
The TCM detects a transmission fluid temperature of -39°C (-38°F) or less for 25 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The TCM does not request the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
* The TCM calculates a default transmission fluid temperature based on engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature and engine run time.
* The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as a Failure Record.
* The TCM stores DTC P0713 in TCM history.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* A scan tool can clear the DTC.
* The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
* The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the DTC passes.
