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

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 DTC's?

 

System is now operational and ready to be tuned

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Table 42. Transmission Oil Temperature Minimum Threshold Diagnostics Table

NOTE: Reference DTC P1843 - Transmission Line Pressure Above Maximum Threshold for sensor cavity location.