P0711

DTC P0711





Circuit Description
The automatic transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is a negative coefficient thermistor. When the transmission fluid is cold, the sensor resistance is high. As the transmission fluid warms, the sensor resistance decreases. This diagnostic monitors the TFT circuit. The circuit may be functional, but not in the normal operating range. This diagnostic indicates stuck, erratic, intermittent, or skewed values, indicating poor system performance. The TFT range is -40 to +151°C (-40 to +305°F).
When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects an intermittent voltage or no voltage change in the TFT sensor circuit, then DTC P0711 sets. DTC P0711 is a type C DTC.

DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports this DTC:
DTC P0711 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Performance

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ No VSS DTCs P0502 or P0503.
^ No ISS DTCs P0716 or P0717.
^ The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds.
^ The engine coolant temperature is greater than 70°C (158°F).
^ The engine coolant temperature has changed by greater than 55°C (131°F) since start-up.
^ The transmission fluid temperature at start-up is -40 to +21°C (-40 to +70°F).
^ The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) for 15 minutes cumulatively.
^ The TCC slip is greater than 120 RPM for 6 minutes and 49 seconds cumulatively.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
One of these conditions occurs:

Condition 1
The change in transmission fluid temperature is less than 2.25°C (4°F) since start-up for 1 minute and 20 seconds.

Condition 2
The change in transmission fluid temperature is greater than 20°C (36°F) within 200 milliseconds; 15 times within 7 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM does not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
^ The PCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
^ The PCM calculates a default transmission fluid temperature based on engine coolant temperature, manifold air temperature, and engine run time.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Failure Records.
^ The PCM stores DTC P0711 in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ A scan tool can clear the DTC.
^ The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
^ The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the DTC passes.

Test Description








These numbers refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
5. This step tests for an intermittent short or open condition in the engine wiring harness. The test light is used as a resistor in the circuit.
6. This step determines if the PCM or the TFT sensor is causing a steady, unchanging TFT reading.