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Diagnosis Information - PDK (Dual-Clutch Transmission)

P0712

Diagnosis information - PDK

Transmission oil temperature sensor, signal implausible

Diagnostic conditions
The control unit initially tests internal function sequences when the ignition is switched on (terminal 15). If they are OK, all diagnosable outputs are then tested and any faults are stored.

Possible fault causes
- Line between temperature sensor and PDK control unit faulty
- Temperature sensor faulty
- PDK control unit faulty

Fault setting conditions
- Measured sensor voltage < 1.18 V

Fault effects
- An internal temperature substitute value is used
- Transmission limp-home indication in instrument cluster