P0711 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
What does P0711 mean?
P0711 — Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance. This is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code a scanner retrieves when your vehicle's computer detects transmission fluid temperature sensor a circuit range/performance. The level of risk depends on how the vehicle is currently running and how long you've been driving with the light on.
Common causes of P0711
- Faulty transmission fluid temperature sensor
- Fluid temperature reading out of range
- Damaged sensor wiring or connector
- Low or overheated transmission fluid
- Faulty TCM input
How to fix P0711
- Read the TFT value at cold start and warm-up with a scan tool
- Compare sensor temperature to engine coolant and ambient
- Check transmission fluid level and condition
- Test the sensor's resistance-temperature curve
- Replace the sensor and recheck the monitor after a drive