A/T - MIL ON/Fail-Safe Mode/DTC's P0711/P0712/P0713
Group TRANSAXLENumber 10-AT-004
Date FEBRUARY, 2010
Model 2010- TUCSON, 2010- SANTA FE, 2011- SONATA
Subject
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713
DESCRIPTION:
Incorrect operation of the oil temperature sensor may result in the following symptoms:
^ Check Engine Light illuminated
^ Transaxle held in 3rd gear Fail-Safe
^ Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0711, P0712 or P0713 set
NOTE:
Do NOT replace the transaxle for oil temperature sensor codes. Instead, follow the repair procedure shown below.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
PARTS INFORMATION
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Attach a GDS, select vehicle and A/T menu and check for DTC. Record the DTC and description. Delete the DTC.
2. From the GDS, select:
^ Vehicle and A/T menu
^ Current Data"
^ Oil temperature sensor"
^ If the sensor shows:
^ Changing output while driving from a cold start, the wiring currently has no open/short circuits. Go to Step 4.
^ No output or unchanging output while driving from a cold start, go to Step 3.
3. Check the wiring harness between the TCM and transaxle visually for a damaged wire or a short circuit to ground. If so, repair or replace the harness, P/N 914xx-xxxxx
4. Refer to the DTC recorded in Step 1 and follow the repair procedure shown above.
5. Disconnect the battery.
6. Remove the under cover under the transmission.
7. Drain the radiator. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
8. Drain the ATF.
9. Remove the bolts that secure the valve body cover and remove the cover.
CAUTION:
Use a rubber hammer to tap the valve body cover on a corner until the cover is loose.
10. Use a small screwdriver to pry the connector from the oil temperature sensor.
11. Replace the oil temperature sensor with a new part.
Torque: 7.2-8.7 lb-ft (1.0-1.2 kgf.m)
12. Apply Permatex Ultra Gray Sealer or Hyundai Ultra Gray Gasket Sealer, P/N 00231-13800 to the valve body cover and reinstall the cover.
Torque: 7.2-8.7 lb-ft (1.0-1.2 kgf.m)
13. Add approximately five quarts of Hyundai SPH-IV ATF (P/N 00232-19045). Refer to TSB 09-AT-019 and check the level with the engine idling in Park. Recheck the ATF level when the ATF is at normal operating temperature (122-140°F, 50-60°C).
14. Add ethylene glycol engine coolant to the radiator. Check the level according to the appropriate shop manual, Engine (EM) section, "Cooling System".
15. Clear the codes and test drive the vehicle for two driving cycles (two key-on to key-off driving cycles, including 1-2-3-4-5-6 upshifts and 6-5-4-3-2-1 downshifts). If the DTC returns, perform the repairs shown above.
WARRANTY INFORMATION