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.
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