P0713

DTC P0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit

DTC P0712 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A: Circuit Low Input

DTC P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit High Input

DESCRIPTION

The ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature sensor converts the fluid temperature into a resistance value which is input to the ECM.

The sensor resistance changes with the transmission fluid temperature. As the temperature rises, the sensor resistance decreases. The ECM applies a voltage to the temperature sensor through ECM terminal THO1, and the ECM calculates the fluid temperature based on the voltage signal.

HINT:
- The ATF temperature is likely to increase under conditions such as towing, climbing hills and in heavy traffic.
- When the ATF temperature sensor is normal, the transmission locks up in 4th gear with the shift lever in the D position and in 3rd gear with the shift lever in the 3rd position.

P0710:

P0712-P0713:

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ATF temperature sensor converts the ATF temperature to an electrical resistance value. Based on the resistance, the ECM determines the ATF temperature and detects opens or shorts in the ATF temperature circuit. If the resistance value of the ATF temperature is less than 79 Ohms*1 or more than 156 kOhms*2, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the ATF sensor or wiring. The ECM turns on the MIL and stores the DTC.
*1: 150°C (302°F) or more is indicated regardless of the actual ATF temperature.
*2: -40°C (-40°F) is indicated regardless of the actual ATF temperature.

HINT: The ATF temperature can be checked on the intelligent tester display.

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Part 1:

Part 2:

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

WIRING DIAGRAM:

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. DATA LIST

HINT: Using the DATA LIST displayed by the intelligent tester, you can read the values of the switches, sensors, actuators and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as the first step of troubleshooting is one method of shortening labor time.

NOTICE: In the table, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.

(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Connect the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM (Controller Area Network Vehicle Interface Module) to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(e) Turn on the tester.
(f) Select the following items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST.
(g) In accordance with the display on the tester, read the DATA LIST.

HINT:
When DTC P0712 is output and the intelligent tester reading is 150°C (302°F) or more, there is a short circuit.
When DTC P0713 is output and the intelligent tester reading is -40°C (-40°F), there is an open circuit.
Measure the resistance between terminal THO1 and the body ground.

HINT: If a circuit related to the ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature sensor becomes open, P0713 is immediately set (within 0.5 seconds).