A/T - MIL ON DTCs P0712/P0713 Set

Group:
TRANSAXLE

Number:
00-40-010

Date:
AUGUST, 2000

Model:
ALL

Subject:
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR DIAGNOSIS

DESCRIPTION:
An automatic transaxle oil temperature sensor with an OPEN circuit may result in the following symptoms:

^ Harsh P-R or P-D engagement

^ No 4th gear engagement (1996-2000 Elantra & Tiburon1 1995-2001 Accent)

^ 2nd Gear Hold (1999-2001 Sonata)

^ Damper clutch not engaged

^ MIL illuminated

^ 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:

^ 2-3 shift flare (Accent, Elantra, Tiburon)

^ MIL illuminated

^ 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 TCM. Check for bent pins or pins not fully inserted in the connector. Repair as necessary

2. Measure the resistance of the harness between the sensor connector and 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. Attach a Hi-Scan Pro to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and select: "Hyundai Vehicle Diagnosis" menu, "Automatic Transaxle" menu and "Diagnostic Trouble Codes". It the readout indicates:

^ DTC P0712 or P0713 - Replace the oil temperature sensor

^ No DTC-gotostep4





4. With the Hi-Scan Pro attached 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 cold and hot. The oil temperature sensor is operating correctly if the readout is:

5. If the temperature sensor does not read as in Step 4, replace the oil temperature sensor.





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