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 DTC P0712 [JA5AX-EL]

DTC P0712 [JA5AX-EL]


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DTC P0712

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

DETECTION CONDITION

• Signal from TFT sensor is 0.088 V or less for 20 s 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.
• AT warning light indication.
• 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

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
• Has FREEZE FRAME PID DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Record FREEZE FRAME PID DATA on repair order, then go to next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Check for related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
• Is any related repair information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to available repair information.
• If vehicle is not repaired, go to next step.
No
Go to next step.
3
VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS - IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT?
• Turn ignition key to OFF.
• Connect voltmeter to TCM terminal 1F.
• Turn ignition key to ON (engine OFF).
• Are TCM terminal voltage within 0.2-4.9 V?
Yes
Go to intermittent concern troubleshooting procedure.
No
Go to next step.
4
INSPECT TERMINAL CONDITION
• Turn ignition key to OFF.
• Disconnect terminal component No.2.
• Inspect bent terminals.
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace terminals, then go to Step 9.
• If terminals cannot be repaired, replace harness, then go to Step 9.
No
Go to next step.
5
INSPECT TFT SENSOR CIRCUIT
• Turn ignition key to ON (engine OFF).
• Verify if TCM terminal voltage changes to 4.9 V or above when terminal component No.2 disconnected.
• Does TCM terminal voltage change?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Go to Step 8.
6
INSPECT COUPLER COMPONENT (8-PIN) TERMINALS CONDITION
• Turn ignition key to OFF.
• Disconnect coupler component (8-pin) connector.
• Inspect bent coupler component (8-pin) terminals.
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace connector and/or terminal.
No
Go to next step.
7
INSPECT COUPLER COMPONENT (8-PIN) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
• Check continuity between coupler component (8-pin) terminals (part-side) and body ground.
- I and body ground
- J and body ground
• Is there any continuity?
Yes
Replace TFT sensor, then go to Step 9.
No
Repair or replace coupler component, then go to Step 9.
8
INSPECT TERMINAL COMPONENT NO.2 (8-PIN) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
• Turn ignition key to OFF.
• Check continuity between terminal component No.2 terminal G (harness-side) and body ground.
• Is there any continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace harness, then go to next step.
No
Go to next step.
9
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0712 COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
• Clear DTC from memory using WDS or equivalent.
• Drive vehicle under following condition for 150 s or more.
- Vehicle speed (VSS PID): 20 km/h {12 mph}
• Is same DTC present?
Yes
Replace TCM, then go to next step.
No
Go to next step.
10
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform "After Repair Procedure".
• Is there any DTC present?
Yes
Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.