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Symptom:
P0712-TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOW
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P0712-TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOW
When Monitored: Continuously with the ignition on and engine running.
Set Condition: The DTC will set when the monitored Temperature Sensor voltage drops
below 0.078 volts for the period of 0.45 seconds.
RELATED DTC'S PRESENT
TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
TEST
1
NOTE: Low fluid level can be the cause of many transmission problems. If
the fluid level is low locate and repair the leak then check and adjust the
fluid level per the Service Information.
NOTE: Always perform diagnostics with a fully charged battery to avoid
false symptoms.
With the DRBIII , read Engine DTC's. Check and repair all Engine DTC's prior to
performing any transmission symptom diagnostics.
With the DRBIII , read Transmission DTC's. Record all DTC's and 1 Trip Failures.
NOTE: Diagnose 1 Trip Failures as a fully matured DTC.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Repair as necessary.
Perform the Shift Lever Position Test. If the test does not pass, refer to Symptom test
for P0706 Check Shifter Signal.
For Gear Ratio DTC's, check and record all CVI's.
Most DTC's set on start up but some must be set by driving the vehicle such that all
diagnostic monitors have run.
NOTE: Verify flash level of Powertrain Control Module. Some problems are
corrected by software upgrades to the Transmission and Engine software.
NOTE: Check for applicable TSB's related to the problem.
Perform this procedure prior to Symptom diagnosis.
Continue
2
With the DRBIII , check Transmission DTC's.
Are there any Speed Sensor DTCs present?
Yes → Refer to the Transmission category and perform the appropriate
→ Go To 3
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Go To 2
symptom.
Perform 41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST -
VER 1.
TRANSMISSION - NGC
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APPLICABILITY
All
All
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