P0711

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Gear slip
Enabling automatic transmission emergency mode
Check Engine Light Illuminates
Decreased fuel efficiency

Causes

Faulty transmission fluid temperature sensor
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Transmission fluid contamination
Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Check the integrity of the sensor circuit and connectors
Test sensor resistance at different temperatures
Replace the transmission fluid temperature sensor if necessary
Reset the error code and check the system operation

Related codes

P0712 P0713 P0715