Canada - A/T - Automatic Transaxle Oil Temp Sensor Diag.
GROUPTRANSAXLE
NO.
00-40-006
DATE
NOVEMBER 17/00
MODEL
ALL
SUBJECT
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL
TEMPERATURE SENSOR DIAGNOSIS
An Automatic Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor with an OPEN circuit may result in the following symptoms:
1. Harsh P-R or P-D engagement
2. No 4th gear engagement (1996-2000 Elantra & Tiburon 1995-2001 Accent)
3. 2nd gear hold (1999-2001 Sonata)
4. Damper Clutch not engaged
5. MIL illuminated
6. Diagnostic Trouble Code: P0713 - Fluid Temperature Sensor - open circuit
An Automatic Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor with a SHORT circuit may result in the following symptoms:
1. 2-3 shift flare (Accent, Elantra, Tiburon)
2. MIL illuminated
3. Diagnostic Trouble Code: P0712 - Fluid Temperature Sensor - short circuit
If you are servicing a vehicle with these symptoms please apply the following Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect the connectors between the Oil Temperature Sensor and the TCM. Check for bent pins or pins not fully inserted into the connector. Repair as necessary.
2. Measure the resistance of the harness between the Oil Temperature Sensor connector and the TCM connector. Refer to the appropriate ETM to find the correct pin terminals.
If the resistance is:
^ More than 1 ohm: Repair the harness.
^ Less than 1 ohm: Go to Step 3.
3. Connect the Hi-Scan Pro to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and select: "Hyundai Vehicle Diagnosis" menu, "Automatic Transaxle" menu and "Diagnostic Trouble Codes". If the readout indicates:
4. With the Hi-Scan Pro connected to the Data Link Connector select: "Hyundai Vehicle Diagnosis" menu, "Automatic Transaxle" menu "Current Data" menu and "Temperature Sensor". Check "Temperature Sensor" when the ATF is both cold and hot. The Oil Temperature Sensor is operating correctly if the readout is:
5. If the Oil Temperature Sensor does not read as in Step 4, replace the Oil Temperature Sensor
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Normal warranty policies and procedures apply