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DTC P0712: Notes

DTC P0712 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0712

Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor circuit malfunction (short to ground)

DETECTION CONDITION

Signal from TFT sensor is 155 °C {311 °F} or greater for 10 min or more.

Diagnostic support note:

This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
MIL illuminates if TCM detects the above malfunction conditions in two consecutive drive cycles.
PENDING CODE is available.
FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
O/D OFF indicator light flashes.
DTC is stored in TCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

TFT sensor malfunction
Open circuit between TFT sensor and TCM terminal 1F
Open circuit between TFT sensor and TCM terminal 1B
Damaged connectors between TFT sensor and TCM
TCM malfunction

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