Archives: DTC Codes

What Does Code P0706 Mean? The diagnostic trouble code P0706 signifies a detected issue within the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) circuit, indicating an “Range/Performance” fault. The Transmission Range Sensor, often colloquially referred to as the neutral safety switch or PRNDL switch, is an electromechanical device responsible for relaying the current gear selector position (Park, Reverse, […]

What Does Code P0707 Mean? The OBD-II diagnostic trouble code P0707 signifies a “Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Low Input.” This code is set when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), also referred to as the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM), detects a voltage signal from the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) that is […]

What Does Code P0708 Mean? DTC P0708 signifies a Transmission Range Sensor Circuit High Input. This diagnostic trouble code indicates that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), or in some architectures, the Transmission Control Module (TCM), has detected an abnormally high voltage signal from the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), also commonly referred to as the Neutral […]

What Does Code P0709 Mean? The diagnostic trouble code P0709, “Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Intermittent,” signifies that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), or in some architectures, the Transmission Control Module (TCM), has detected an inconsistent, erratic, or fluctuating electrical signal within the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) circuit. The TRS, often also known as the Neutral […]

What Does Code P0710 Mean? The OBD-II diagnostic trouble code P0710 signifies a detected electrical malfunction within the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor circuit. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM), or in some applications the Transmission Control Module (TCM), relies heavily on accurate ATF temperature data for a multitude of critical operational parameters. This includes precise […]

What Does Code P0711 Mean? DTC P0711 signifies a detected anomaly in the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor circuit, specifically indicating a Range/Performance issue. This means the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), or in some architectures, the dedicated Transmission Control Module (TCM), is receiving a signal from the TFT sensor that is technically within expected voltage […]

What Does Code P0712 Mean? DTC P0712 signifies that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected an abnormally low electrical input signal from the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor circuit. The TFT sensor is a critical thermistor-based component, typically of the Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) type, meaning its electrical resistance […]

What Does Code P0713 Mean? The diagnostic trouble code P0713 signifies a detected malfunction within the Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (TFTS) circuit, specifically indicating a “High Input” condition. The Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the voltage signal from the TFTS to determine the transmission fluid’s operating temperature. The TFTS is […]

What Does Code P0714 Mean? Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0714 signifies an intermittent electrical fault within the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor circuit. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM), or Transmission Control Module (TCM) in some applications, continuously monitors the voltage signal provided by the TFT sensor. This sensor, typically a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor, […]

What Does Code P0715 Mean? The diagnostic trouble code P0715 signifies a detected malfunction within the Input/Turbine Speed Sensor (ITSS) circuit. The Input/Turbine Speed Sensor is a critical component in automatic transmissions, responsible for monitoring the rotational speed of the transmission’s input shaft, which is directly coupled to the torque converter turbine. This speed data […]