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P0711Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance

What it means

The transmission fluid temperature reading doesn't change as expected while driving.

Symptoms

  • Harsh, late or missing shifts
  • Transmission in limp mode (stuck in one gear)
  • Gearbox or check engine warning light

Common causes

  • Faulty sensor
  • Real overheating (towing, low fluid)
  • Cooler fault

What to check first

  1. Graph the fluid temperature on a road test
  2. Check fluid level and cooler
  3. Measure the sensor resistance
Can I drive with P0711? Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.

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What does P0711 mean?

P0711: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance. The transmission fluid temperature reading doesn't change as expected while driving.

What are the symptoms of P0711?

Harsh, late or missing shifts. Transmission in limp mode (stuck in one gear). Gearbox or check engine warning light.

What causes P0711?

Faulty sensor. Real overheating (towing, low fluid). Cooler fault.

How do you diagnose P0711?

1. Graph the fluid temperature on a road test 2. Check fluid level and cooler 3. Measure the sensor resistance

Can I drive with P0711?

Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.