4T45-E Automatic Transaxle
DTC P0711 (3.5L)
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 the following DTC:
DTC P0711 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Performance
Conditions for Running the DTC
^ No ECT DTCs P0117 or P0118.
^ No VSS DTCs P0502 or P0503.
^ No ISS DTCs P0716 or P0717.
^ The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds and not in fuel cut off.
^ The engine coolant temperature is 70°C (158°F) or more.
^ The engine coolant temperature has changed by greater than 55°C (99°F) since start-up.
^ The transmission fluid temperature at start-up is -40 to +21°C (-40 to +70°F).
^ The vehicle speed is at least 8 km/h (5 mph) for 5 minutes cumulatively.
^ The torque converter clutch (TCC) slip is 120 RPM or more for at least 5 minutes cumulatively.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
One of the following conditions occurs:
Condition 1
The change in TFT is 2.25°C (4°F) or less since start-up for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Condition 2
The change in TFT is greater than 20°C (36°F) within 100 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
The numbers below 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.
