P0710 to P0714: transmission fluid temperature sensor
The sensor that measures the automatic gearbox's fluid temperature has a circuit fault, a reading that does not fit, or a signal that is low, high or intermittent.
SeverityModerateUsually not urgent today, but it can get worse if left.
Can you keep driving?Drive gently, check it soonWhat does P0710 mean?
Fluid temperature changes how an automatic gearbox should shift: cold fluid is thick, hot fluid needs protecting. The gearbox computer uses the reading to adjust shift timing and pressure and to decide when the torque converter may lock up. With a bad reading it assumes a default, so shifts may feel firm or late and lock-up may be disabled.
What causes P0710?
- A failed temperature sensor, often built into the internal harness
- A damaged internal wiring harness
- A leaking connector at the gearbox case
- Fluid that really is overheating, for the range code
What to check first for P0710
- Compare the fluid temperature with the coolant temperature on a scan tool after a drive
- Look for fluid that has seeped past the seal of the gearbox connector
- Check the fluid level and smell it for burning
- Measure the sensor's resistance against the specification
Can you drive with P0710?
Usually drivable to a workshop. Avoid towing, long climbs and hard driving, because the gearbox cannot protect itself from heat it cannot measure.
In states with an OBD-II emissions inspection, a car with the check engine light on fails the test until the fault is fixed.
Codes on this page
- P0710Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit
- P0711Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance
- P0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Low
- P0713Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit High
- P0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Intermittent
Related codes
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