A/T Controls - 6 Speed A/T, DTC's P0711, P0712/P0713 Set

GROUP
TRANS

NUMBER
043 [Rev 2] 02/25/2013

MODEL
See Affected Models Table

DATE
May 2012

SUBJECT:
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713

*NOTICE

This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by asterisks or a black bar in the margin.*

This bulletin provides information related to replacing the transaxle oil temperature sensor on 6 speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0711, P0712, and/or P0713. Replace the oil temperature sensor if current or history code is present; Do not replace the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed with the transaxle installed in the vehicle. Photos shown are on-bench to increase the clarity and understanding of this procedure. This is a generic procedure and does not account for minor variations between models.





DTC P0711, P0712, and P0713 can be set due to a faulty PCM, an open circuit, or a bad transaxle oil temperature sensor. When either of these codes is set, the default value for the transaxle oil temperature sensor is 176°F (80° C). Prior to repacing the temperature sensor, perform a component and wire harness inspection as shown in the KGIS DTC diagnostics. Only proceed with sensor R&R after confirming proper connections, circuits, and PCM simulation checks.





AFFECTED MODELS:

NOTICE

This procedure is to be performed AFTER performing the DTC diagnostics as shown on the KGIS website. The technician must perform both Wire-Harness and Component inspections prior to performing this TSB.





1. Connect the GDS to the vehicle. Turn the ignition on with engine OFF. Navigate to the A/T menu and check for DTCs. Record any DTC and freeze frame data if available on back of RO. Delete the DTC.





2. From the GDS, select:

^ Data Analysis

^ Oil Temperature Sensor

Drive the vehicle and monitor the oil temperature sensor. Record observations on the RO.

3. Check the wiring harness between the TCM and transaxle visually for a damaged wire or connector.





4. Refer to the DTC recorded in Step 1 and follow the repair procedure shown:

5. Record the customer's audio presets. Disconnect the battery. Remove the lower splash shield.

6. Drain the ATF. Replace the transaxle drain plug gasket (P/N: 21513 11000) upon installation. Do not lose the transaxle drain plug, as it will be reused.

Tightening torque: 25.3 ~ 32.6 ft-lbs (34.3 ~ 44.1 Nm)





7. Disconnect the breather tube from the valve body cover. Remove the hose clamp and disconnect the breather tube from the nipple.





8. Remove the valve body cover. Detailed removal/installation steps vary depending on model. The valve body cover can be removed from all models listed in this TSB without removing the transaxle from the vehicle.

Tightening torque: 7.2 ~ 8.7 ft-lbs (9.8 ~ 11.8 Nm)





9. Locate the transaxle temperature sensor.





10. Use a fat-head screwdriver to disconnect the wire harness from the transaxle temperature sensor.





11. Remove the transaxle temperature sensor after removing the bolt. Replace with a new sensor and re-connect the harness to the sensor.

Tightening torque: 7.2 ~ 8.7 ft~lbs (9.8 ~ 11.8 Nm)

12. Install components in the reverse order of removal. Connect the battery cable and re-program audio presets. Re-fill the transaxle using five (5) quarts of genuine Kia ATF. Perform a fluid level check with the fluid at operating temperature of 122 ~ 140 °F (50 ~ 60 °C).

13. Road-test the vehicle to verify proper operation; check for fluid leaks after road-testing.





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