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DTC P0712 L61


Object Number: 896297  Size: MF

Circuit Description

The transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is a negative coefficient thermistor and is part of the transaxle fluid pressure (TFP) switch assembly. When the transmission fluid is cold, the sensor resistance is high and the PCM senses a high signal voltage. As the transmission fluid warms, the sensor resistance decreases and the PCM senses lower voltage. DTC P0712 sets when the TFT signal voltage at the PCM is below a calibrated value, over a calibrated temperature value.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC P0712 will set if the Trans. Fluid Temp. temperature is over 150°C (302°F), and the TFT sensor voltage is less than 0.33 volts when:

    • The condition exists for longer than 10 seconds.
    • Ignition 1 is between 8-18 volts with the ignition ON.
    • DTC P0713 has not set.

DTC P0712 is a type C DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

Important: The PCM uses 2 internal circuits to identify the transaxle temperature. One circuit is used for temperatures of 48°C (118°F) and below. If either circuit has failed, the DTC will set, however the temperature may look normal in the other range.

Important: Test the low scale with the engine at room temperature and the high scale with the engine at normal operating temperature, above 70°C (158°F).

DTC P0712 is not set when the transaxle is overheated. That would cause DTC P0218 to set.

TFT Sensor - Temperature To Resistance - Approximate

°C

°F

Resistance (Ohms)

0

32

7987-10859

10

50

4934-6407

20

68

3106-3923

30

86

1991-2483

40

104

1307-1611

50

122

878-1067

60

140

605-728

70

158

425-507

80

176

304-359

90

194

221-259

100

212

163-190


Object Number: 890918  Size: FP

DTC P0712 L81


Object Number: 899000  Size: MF

Circuit Description

The transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is a negative coefficient thermistor and is part of the transaxle fluid pressure (TFP) switch assembly. When the transmission fluid is cold, the sensor resistance is high and the TCM senses a high signal voltage. As the transmission fluid warms, the sensor resistance decreases and the TCM senses lower voltage. DTC P0712 sets when the TFT signal voltage at the TCM is below a calibrated voltage value, over a calibrated value.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC P0712 will set if the Trans. Fluid Temp. temperature is over 150°C (302°F) when:

    • The condition exists for longer than 5 seconds for MY 2002, and 10 seconds for MY 2003.
    • Engine speed is between 200-7,500 RPM for 5 seconds for MY 2002, and 500-7,500 RPM for 5 seconds for MY 2003.
    • Ignition 1 is between 8-18 volts for MY 2002.

DTC P0712 diagnostic runs continuously when the above conditions have been met.

DTC P0712 is a type C DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

Important: The TCM uses 2 internal circuits to identify the transaxle temperature. One circuit is used for temperatures of 48°C (118°F) and below. If either circuit has failed, the DTC will set, however the temperature may look normal in the other range.

Important: Test the low scale with the engine at room temperature and the high scale with the engine at normal operating temperature, above 70°C (158°F).

DTC P0712 is not set when the transaxle is overheated. That would cause DTC P0218 to set.

TFT Sensor - Temperature To Resistance - Approximate

°C

°F

Resistance (Ohms)

0

32

7987-10859

10

50

4934-6407

20

68

3106-3923

30

86

1991-2483

40

104

1307-1611

50

122

878-1067

60

140

605-728

70

158

425-507

80

176

304-359

90

194

221-259

100

212

163-190


Object Number: 890919  Size: FP