P0711 fault code: what it means

P0711: Transmission fluid temperature sensor reading is out of range.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

faulty fluid temperature sensor
low or old transmission fluid
damaged wiring

P0711 by make

Ford

Transmission fluid temperature sensor range: the fluid temp reading does not change as expected. Can stop the torque converter locking up.

Usual causes: faulty fluid temperature sensor; low or dirty transmission fluid; wiring or plug

Mitsubishi

CVT fluid temperature sensor range/performance. Can also show after the CVT overheats.

Usual causes: CVT running hot (towing, blocked cooler, old fluid); faulty fluid temperature sensor; wiring fault

What the repair usually costs

Automatic transmission fluid service, drain and refill (car)NZ$210–NZ$470 · A$210–A$450
Automatic transmission fluid service (SUV / ute / 4WD)NZ$300–NZ$680 · A$290–A$650
Automatic transmission service with pan / filter (European ZF / Mercedes)NZ$610–NZ$1,240 · A$570–A$1,160
CVT fluid service (car)NZ$250–NZ$580 · A$250–A$550

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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