P0713
DTC P0713
Circuit Description
The automatic transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is a thermistor. The TFT sensor is part of the automatic transmission fluid pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch. The transmission control module (TCM) supplies a 5-volt reference signal to the sensor. When the transmission fluid is cold, the sensor resistance is high and the TCM senses a high signal voltage. As the transmission fluid warms, the sensor resistance lowers and the TCM senses lower voltage. The TCM uses the TFT reading in order to control the torque converter clutch (TCC), line pressure adjustments, and temperature compensated shifts.
When the TCM detects a continuous open or short to voltage in the TFT circuit or the TFT sensor, 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 engine is running for 5 seconds.
^ The output speed is 200 RPM or more for 200 seconds cumulatively.
^ The TCC slip speed is 120 RPM or more for 200 seconds cumulatively.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TFT is less than -40°C (-40°F) for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The TCM does not 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 manifold 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 Failure Records.
^ 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.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
5. This step tests the TFT sensor signal circuit for being shorted to another circuit within the transmission. If the TFT sensor signal circuit shorts to another circuit, which is carrying voltage greater than five volts, the TFT sensor would become open.
6. This step tests the TFT sensor signal circuit for being shorted to voltage, which would be the cause for the open in the TFT sensor.
