2005-2006 Models

NOTE:

Record all freeze data and review General Troubleshooting Information (see 2005-2006 MODELS ) before you troubleshoot.
This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

Check the ATF temperature with the HDS.
Does the ATF temperature exceed the ambient-air temperature?
1. YES - Record the ATF temperature. Leave the engine off for more than 30 minutes, and go to step 2.
2. NO - Record the ATF temperature. Test the stall speed RPM (see STALL SPEED TEST ) three times. Go to step 2 after stall speed testing.
Check the ATF temperature with the HDS.
Did the ATF temperature change?
1. YES - Leave the engine off for at least 30 more minutes, and go to step 3.
2. NO - Replace ATF temperature sensor (see ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST/REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 5.
Check the ECT SENSOR with the HDS.
Is the ECT SENSOR equal to the ambient-air temperature?
1. YES - Go to step 4.
2. NO - Leave the engine off until ECT sensor equals ambient-air temperature, then go to step 4.
Check the ATF temperature with the HDS.
Is the ATF temperature almost equal to ECT SENSOR?
1. YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ATF temperature sensor and PCM.
2. NO - Replace ATF temperature sensor (see ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST/REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 5.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the D position through all five gears.
Monitor the OBD status for P0711 in the DTCs/Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu for a pass/fail.
Does the result indicate a passed?
1. YES - Troubleshooting is completed.
2. NO - Return to step 1 and recheck.