Circuit Description
The automatic transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is a thermistor. The TFT sensor is part of the automatic transmission fluid pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch. The transmission control module (TCM) supplies a 5 volt reference signal to the sensor. 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 lowers and the TCM senses lower voltage. The TCM uses the TFT reading in order to control the torque converter clutch (TCC), line pressure adjustments, and temperature compensated shifts.
When the TCM detects a continuous open or short to voltage in the TFT circuit or the TFT sensor, DTC P0713 sets. DTC P0713 is a type C DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No ISS DTCs P0716 or P0717. |
| • | No VSS DTCs P0722 or P0723. |
| • | The engine is running for 5 seconds and not in fuel cut-off. |
| • | The TCC slip speed is greater than 120 RPM for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. |
| • | The output shaft speed is greater than 60 RPM for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCM detects a TFT less than -39°C (-38°F) for 80 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The TCM does not request the engine control module (ECM) to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
| • | The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions. |
| • | The TCM calculates a default TFT based on engine coolant temperature (ECT), intake manifold air temperature, and engine run time. |
| • | The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as Failure Records. |
| • | The TCM stores DTC P0713 in TCM history. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A scan tool can clear the DTC. |
| • | The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission-related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the DTC passes. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests the TFT sensor signal circuit for being shorted to another circuit within the transmission. If the TFT sensor signal circuit shorts to another circuit, which is carrying voltage greater than five volts, the TFT sensor would become open.
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This step tests the TFT sensor signal circuit for being shorted to voltage, which would be the cause for the open in the TFT sensor.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||
2 |
Important: Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Failure Records from the TCM. Does the scan tool display a transmission fluid temperature less than the specified value? | -39°C (-38°F) | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | ||||
3 |
Is the resistance less than the specified value? | 100K ohms | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 | ||||
4 |
Refer to Testing for Continuity . Did you find an open condition? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 | ||||
Measure the resistance between the TFT sensor signal circuit and all other terminals of the J 44152 . Is the resistance less than the specified value? | 1,000 ohms | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 | |||||
Test the signal circuit of the TFT sensor for a short to voltage between the TCM connector C2 and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Testing for a Short to Voltage and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 9 | |||||
7 |
Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct an open condition? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 | ||||
8 | Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness. Refer to Wiring Harness Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- | ||||
9 | Replace the TFP manual valve position switch. Refer to Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- | ||||
10 |
Did you complete the replacements? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- | ||||
11 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- | ||||
12 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 2 | ||||
13 | With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK |
