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DTC P1712 - Transmission Oil Temperature Below Minimum Threshold🔗

Conditions for Setting DTC P1712🔗

  • Engine Running
  • Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor ≤ -40 °F
  • The above must be present for a period of 128 instances/cycles or greater to trigger DTC P1712

Diagnostic Steps🔗

Step Action Value(s) YES NO
1 - Key on, Engine running
- Within VCM Live, open the Trans Temp sensor DTC Minimum parameter, does the Trans Temp sensor parameter display -40 °F or less?
≤ -40 °F Go to Step 2 Intermittent Issue - Refer to Intermittent Diagnostics
2 - Disconnect the trans Oil Temp sensor connector and the sub harness connector
- With a DVOM check for continuity between the trans fluid temp signal pin 1 & cavity "L"
Go to Step 3 Repair the circuit as necessary, locate any wires that need to be repaired or replaced
3 - Disconnect the trans Oil Temp sensor connector and the sub harness connector
- With a DVOM check for continuity between the trans fluid temp low reference pin 12 & cavity "M"
Go to Step 4 Repair the circuit as necessary, locate any wires that need to be repaired or replaced
4 - Inspect the Trans Temp Sensor connector and pins for corrosion, contamination or any physical damage.
- Any issues found?
Repair any issues found and retest. Go to Step 5
5 - Replace the Trans Temp Sensor
- Is the replacement complete?
Go to Step 6 N/A
6 - Clear any DTC from the ECU
- Turn the ignition off and wait 30 seconds
- Start the engine and operate the engine to full operating temperature
- Observe the Check Engine Light on the Menu bar in VCM Live
- After operating the engine within the test parameters, check for any store codes
- Does the engine operate without any stored DTCs?
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