DTC Troubleshooting: P0711
DTC P0711: ATF Temperature Sensor (Range/Performance)
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review the General Troubleshooting Information.
This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0711 ATF Temperature Sensor (Range/Performance)
      

1.
Current ATF temperature check:

Current ATF temperature check
?1.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?2.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
ATF Temperature
Less than - 4
°F
    
Less than - 20
°C

Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Go to step 3.
2.
ATF temperature sensor check (after warm up):

ATF temperature sensor check (after warm up)
?1.
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

?2.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
ATF Temperature
Less than - 4
°C
    
Less than - 20
°F

Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

     
-4 °F (- 20 °C) or below
     
     
     
     
Abnormal temperature rise
     
     
     
If there is an abnormal temperature rise in temperature of the ATF temperature sensor, update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM, then do the repair verification.
     
-4 °F (- 20 °C) or higher
     
     
     
The ATF temperature sensor is OK. Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.?
3.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
ATF Temperature
More than 230
°F
    
More than 110
°C

Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 4.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.?
4.
ATF temperature sensor check (after cool down):

ATF temperature sensor check (after cool down)
?1.
Let the engine cool until the Engine Coolant Temperature reads 122 °F (50 °C) or below with the HDS.
Signal
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Engine Coolant Temperature
    

?2.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
ATF Temperature
More than 230
°F
    
More than 110
°C

Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

     
230 °F (110 °C) or higher
     
     
     
     
Abnormal temperature decrease
     
     
     
If there is an abnormal temperature decrease in temperature of the ATF temperature sensor, update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM, then do the repair verification.
     
230 °F (110 °C) or below
     
     
     
The ATF temperature sensor is OK. Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.?
Repair verification (OBD STATUS check):

?1.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?3.
Start the engine, and warm the engine up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

?4.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode, and allow the engine coolant to cool down to the outside air temperature.

?5.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to rotate freely.

?6.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and wait for 20 seconds, then start the engine. Warm the engine up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Start off in D, accelerate with the throttle opened at least 4 degrees, and run the vehicle at speeds over 19 mph (30 km/h) for at least 5 minutes. Or test-drive the vehicle for at least 20 seconds while the ATF temperature reads -4 °F to 230 °F (-20 °C to 110 °C) by monitoring with the HDS. Slow down, and stop the wheels.
Signal
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Relative TP Sensor
    
ATF Temperature
    

?7.
Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0711 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
DTC Description
OBD Status
P0711 ATF Temperature Sensor (Range/Performance)
  


Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, or NOT COMPLETED?

     
PASSED
     
     
     
Troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM. Check for other DTCs after this troubleshooting. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.?
     
FAILED
     
     
     
Troubleshooting is incomplete. Check for poor connections and loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1 and recheck. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, and check the OBD STATUS again.
     
NOT COMPLETED
     
     
     
Repair verification is incomplete. Meet the test condition, and check the OBD STATUS again.