DTC P0711 [SJ6A-EL]

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DTC P0711

Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor malfunction (stuck)

DETECTION CONDITION

• Change in ATF temperature cannot be detected for 10 min or more when driving in D range or R position.
Diagnostic support note:
• The MIL illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles.
• PENDING CODE is available.
• FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
• The AT warning light illuminates.
• The DTC is stored in the TCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• TFT sensor malfunction
• Damaged connector between TFT sensor and TCM
• TCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
• Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
• Is any related repair information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT RESISTANCE OF TFT SENSOR CIRCUIT
• Inspect for resistance between TCM terminals 1J and 1M (wiring harness-side).
• Is resistance as shown below?
- ATF temperature 10°C {50°F}: approx. 6.445 kilohms
- ATF temperature 25°C {77°F}: approx. 3.5 kilohms
- ATF temperature 110°C {230°F}: approx. 0.247 kilohms
(See TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR INSPECTION [SJ6A-EL].)
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the TFT sensor, then go to Step 5.
4
INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
• Disconnect the TCM connector.
• Inspect for poor connection at TCM terminals 1J and 1M (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Are terminals normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the connector and/or terminal, then go to the next step.
5
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0711 COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all the disconnected connectors.
• Clear the DTC from the memory using the M-MDS.
• Drive the vehicle in D range and make sure that gears shift smoothly from 1GR to 6GR.
• Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes
Replace the TCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
6
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform the "After Repair Procedure".
• Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.