DTC P0712: CVTF Temperature Sensor (Short)

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review the General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

Check the CVTF Temp Sensor (V) with the HDS in the A/T Data List.
Is the CVTF Temp Sensor (V) 0.07 V or less?

YES -Go to step 2.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for an intermittent short in the TATF wire between the CVTF temperature sensor and the PCM.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the solenoid harness 8P connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Check the CVTF Temp Sensor (V) with the HDS.
Is the CVTF Temp Sensor (V) 0.07 V or less?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -Replace the CVTF temperature sensor (see CVTF TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 16.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
Disconnect PCM connector B (49P).
Check for continuity between solenoid harness 8P connector terminal No. 7 and body ground.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Solenoid Harness 8P Connector Terminal 7 And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Repair a short in the wire between PCM connector terminal B28 and solenoid harness 8P connector terminal No. 7, then go to step 16.

NO -Go to step 10.
Check for continuity between solenoid harness 8P connector terminal No. 7 and body ground.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Solenoid Harness 8P Connector Terminal 7 And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Replace the CVTF temperature sensor (see CVTF TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 16.

NO -Go to step 11.
Reconnect all connectors.
Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).
Start the engine in P, and wait for at least 20 seconds.
Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0712 indicated?

YES -If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 15.
Monitor the OBD status for P0712 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other DTCs were indicated on step 14, go to the indicated DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING .

NO -Check for an intermittent short in the wire between the CVTF temperature sensor and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 13 and recheck.
Reconnect all connectors.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Start the engine in P, and wait for at least 20 seconds.
Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0712 indicated?

YES -Check for an intermittent short in the wire between the CVTF temperature sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 20.
Monitor the OBD status for P0712 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated on step 19, go to the indicated DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING .

NO -Check for an intermittent short in the wire between the CVTF temperature sensor and the PCM. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, return to step 18 and recheck.