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B: Transmission Fluid/Oil Temperature (TFT/TOT) Sensor

Pinpoint Test B - Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor

DTC List: P1711 TFT sensor out of on-board diagnostic range
P0713 TFT sensor circuit open
P0712 IFT sensor circuit shorted
P1783 Transmission overtemp indicated

NOTE: This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the TFT sensor electrical system only. To prevent replacement of good components, be aware that the following areas may be at fault:

Engine - Cooling
Electrical - Battery, wiring harnesses
Transmission - Internal transmission components, cooling, fluid

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following components:

- Transmission wiring harness, TFT, SIG RTN
- Powertrain control module (PCM) - 12A650

Transmission Harness Connector:






Pinpoint Test B: (TFT) Sensor - B1-B2:






Pinpoint Test B: TFT Sensor - B3-B4:






Pinpoint Test B: TFT Sensor - B5:






Pinpoint Test B: TFT Sensor - B6-B9:






Pinpoint Test B: TFT Sensor - B10-B11:




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