6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713 – 2011-2015 Kia

NUMBER
043 [Rev 2] 02/25/2013

 

SUBJECT:

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713

 

This bulletin provides information related to replacing the transaxle oil temperature sensor on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0711, P0712 and/or P0713. Replace the oil temperature sensor if current or history code is present; Do not replace the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed with the transaxle installed in the vehicle. Photos shown are on-bench to increase the clarity and understanding of this procedure. This is a generic procedure and does not account for minor variations between models.

DTC P0711, P0712, and P0713 can be set due to a faulty PCM, an open circuit, or a bad transaxle oil temperature sensor. When either of these codes is set, the default value for the transaxle oil temperature sensor is 176°F (80° C). Prior to replacing the temperature sensor, perform a component and wire harness inspection as shown in the KGIS DTC diagnostics. Only proceed with sensor R&R after confirming proper connections, circuits, and PCM simulation checks.

 

AFFECTED MODELS:

Model	Model Year
Sorento (XMa)	2011-2015
Sedona (VQ)	2011-2014
Sportage (SL)	2011-2013
Optima (TF/QF) (excluding HEV)	2011-2013
Forte (TD)	2011-2015
Rio (UB)	2012-2015
Soul (AM)	2012-2013

 

 

DTC	Description	Repair Procedure
P0711	Rationality	Replace Temperature Sensor
P0712	Circuit Low
P0713	Circuit High

 

PARTS INFORMATION:

Part Number	Part Name	Qty	Valve Body Cover Material	Remarks
UM010-CH046	Kia RTV gasket maker	1	Used on Steel Cover Only	—
21513-11000	Transaxle Drain Plug – Gasket	1	ALL	—
UM090-CH042	ATF SP – IV	5	ALL	Source through Kia Chemicals
46386-3B000	Oil Temp Sensor	1	ALL	—

 

Note: Reuse transaxle drain plug. Reuse rubber gaskets on plastic valve body covers.

Reuse copper gasket on steel valve body cover eyebolt.