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PowertrainP0714

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

30 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 intermittent, so the transmission computer cannot always trust the temperature reading.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty transmission fluid temperature sensor
  2. Loose or damaged wiring or connector
  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 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0714Cylinder 4 Observed For Knocking BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
BMWP0714Intermittend BrandPowertrain
BYDP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
CheryP0714Temperature sensor temperature signal value unstable BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0714Transmission temperature sensor erratic BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0714Mass air flow sensor fault BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0714Transmission Fluid Temp Sensor (G93): Intermittent BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0714Sirkuit sensor suhu fluida transmisi 'A' intermiten BrandPowertrain
FiatP0714Transmission temperature sensor intermittent BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0714Transmission fluid temperature high BrandPowertrain
GMP0714Circuit du capteur TFT - Fonctionnement intermittent BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HondaP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0714Transmission fluid temperature sensor - Open circuit BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0714transmission fluid temperature sensor A circuit intermittent BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0714Getriebeöltemperatur BrandPowertrain
ProtonP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
SaabP0714Circuit du capteur TFT - Fonctionnement intermittent BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
TataP0714Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0714Mass air flow sensor fault 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0714 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP071400Temperature gradient ClOdd implausible BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP071400Faulty oil temperature sensor circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain

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