P0713 fault code: what it means

P0713: Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit high.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Minor

Usual causes, most likely first

open circuit in the sensor wiring
failed fluid temperature sensor

P0713 by make

Honda

Open in ATF temperature sensor circuit. Shift quality may suffer.

Usual causes: ATF temperature sensor; open wiring

Mazda

Automatic transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor circuit high. Shift quality may be harsh.

Usual causes: TFT sensor; open circuit

Mitsubishi

Transmission fluid temperature sensor open circuit. Shift quality may suffer.

Usual causes: fluid temperature sensor; open circuit

Nissan

CVT fluid temperature sensor circuit reads high (open circuit). CVT runs in fail-safe: slow take-off or harsh engagement.

Usual causes: open circuit or poor connector at the transaxle; CVT fluid temperature sensor faulty

Toyota

Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit high on a Toyota: open circuit or failed sensor.

Usual causes: failed fluid temperature sensor; open circuit in the sensor wiring or harness

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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