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PowertrainP0712

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input

39 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to transmission fluid temperature. Overheating can quickly damage the transmission.

1What it means in plain English

The transmission fluid temperature sensor signal is lower than possible, so the computer may think the fluid is colder than it really is.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty transmission fluid temperature sensor
  2. Damaged wiring or connector (short to ground)
  3. Low or dirty transmission fluid
  4. Internal transmission fault
  5. Transmission control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch for a transmission temperature warning or rough shifting. Stop safely and let the transmission cool if the warning is on, the transmission slips, or the car is working hard (for example towing). Continued overheating can destroy the transmission.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 39

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0712Transmission Mode Switch. (Switch 1.) BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0712Oil temperature sensor GND short BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
BMWP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit ow Input BrandPowertrain
BYDP0712TFT sensor low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0712TFT sensor low BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0712Transmission Temperature Sensor Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0712A/T oil-temperature sensor signal too small BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0712Oil temperature sensor system BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0712Passenger air conditioning panel button stuck BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0712TFT sensor low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0712Kastmeõli temperatuuri anduri 'A' ahel madal BrandPowertrain
FiatP0712Transmission temperature sensor low BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0712TFT sensor low BrandPowertrain
GMP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0712TFT sensor low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0712TFT sensor low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
MahindraP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0712transmission fluid temperature sensor A circuit low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0712TFT sensor low BrandPowertrain
NissanP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
OpelP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0712Oil temperature sensor system BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0712TFT sensor low BrandPowertrain
SaabP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0712OT GND Short BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0712ATF Temp. Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0712Transmission fluid temperature sensor 'A' circuit low BrandPowertrain
TataP0712Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0712Oil temperature sensor circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0712 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP071200Getriebel-Temperatur Sensor A außerhalb Betriebsbereich - Untertemperatur BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP071200If short to ground in Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor circuit is detected, PCM/TCM sets DTC BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP071200Oil temperature sensor circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP071217No description available Powertrain

6Related codes

  • P0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit
  • P0711 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
  • P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input
  • P0714 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
  • P0715 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit A
  • P0716 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit A Range/Performance
  • P0717 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit A No Signal
  • P0718 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit A Intermittent
  • P0719 Brake Switch B Circuit Low
  • P071A Transmission Mode Switch A Circuit
  • P071B Transmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low
  • P071C Transmission Mode Switch A Circuit High

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