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DTC P0712: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input; DTC P0713: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit High Input: Procedure

  1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR) 
    1. Remove the TCM.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Transmission Wire (ATF Temperature Sensor)
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    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      18 (THO1) - 17 (E2) Always 79 Ω to 156 kΩ
      18 (THO1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      17 (E2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      HINT: 

      If the resistance is out of the specified range at any of the ATF temperatures shown in the table below, the driveability of the vehicle may decrease.

      Resistance (Reference)

      ATF Temperature Specified Condition
      10°C (50°F) 5 to 8 kΩ
      25°C (77°F) 2.5 to 4.5 kΩ
      110°C (230°F) 0.22 to 0.28 kΩ
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Component without TCM connected
      (Transmission Wire)

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → See step   3 

  2. REPLACE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  3. REPLACE TCM. Refer to  REMOVAL