{"id":74682,"date":"2022-10-06T02:08:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T09:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=74682"},"modified":"2023-09-29T19:50:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T02:50:50","slug":"p0712-code-transmission-fluid-temperature-sensor-a-circuit-low","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0712-code-transmission-fluid-temperature-sensor-a-circuit-low\/","title":{"rendered":"P0712 Code: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor \u201cA\u201d Circuit Low"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_e475a0-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e475a0-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e475a0-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e475a0-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e475a0-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e475a0-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e475a0-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e475a0-d0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e475a0-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e475a0-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_e475a0-d0 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-0b95db  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-9e7924\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_243f44-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_243f44-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_243f44-bb\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_243f44-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_243f44-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_243f44-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_243f44-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_243f44-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_243f44-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_243f44-bb summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_243f44-bb\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diagnostic trouble code P0712 stands for &ldquo;Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor &lsquo;A&rsquo; Circuit Low.&rdquo; If the powertrain control module (PCM) notices a problem with the transmission fluid temperature sensor, it will trigger the P0712 code.<\/li><li>The P0712 can be caused by a failed transmission fluid temperature sensor, transmission control module, wiring issues, transmission problems, or a failed PCM.<\/li><li>The P0712 code has symptoms like improper shifts, an illuminated transmission temperature warning light, the vehicle stuck in limp mode, and an illuminated check engine light.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The transmission fluid temperature sensor is a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensor that&rsquo;s used to measure transaxle fluid temperature. This thermistor decreases in resistance as sensor temperature increases. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/engine-control-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"powertrain control module\">powertrain control module<\/a> (PCM) supplies the thermistor with a reference voltage to vary its resistance. If the PCM notices a problem with the transmission fluid temperature sensor, a code P0712 will be logged by on-board diagnostics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P0712 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Diagnostic trouble code\">Diagnostic trouble code<\/a> P0712 stands for &ldquo;Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor &lsquo;A&rsquo; Circuit Low.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-automatic-transmission-showing-multiple-parts-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"car automatic transmission showing multiple parts\" class=\"wp-image-74685\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-automatic-transmission-showing-multiple-parts-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-automatic-transmission-showing-multiple-parts-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-automatic-transmission-showing-multiple-parts-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-automatic-transmission-showing-multiple-parts-1536x1035.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-automatic-transmission-showing-multiple-parts-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-automatic-transmission-showing-multiple-parts-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The transmission fluid temperature sensor is located inside the transmission oil pan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The transmission fluid temperature sensor is located inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/automatic-transmission-oil-pan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"transmission oil pan\">transmission oil pan<\/a>. The PCM uses the signals from the thermistor to delay shift points when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/automatic-transmission-fluid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"transmission fluid\">transmission fluid<\/a> is cold, control line pressure, and operate the torque converter clutch or TCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the PCM detects a problem with the transmission fluid temperature sensor, improper TCC operation and incorrect line pressure can occur, affecting the vehicle&rsquo;s overall performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> The definition of<\/em><em> code P0712<\/em><em> might be different depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Consult the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Causes of the P0712 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Transmission fluid temperature sensor failure<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/transmission-control-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Transmission control module\">Transmission control module<\/a> failure<\/li><li>Wiring issue<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-pcm-meaning-symptoms-of-failure-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"PCM failure\">PCM failure<\/a><\/li><li>Transmission problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P0712 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Illuminated check engine light\">Illuminated check engine light<\/a><\/li><li>Transmission might not shift properly<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-the-transmission-warning-light-mean-common-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Illuminated transmission temperature warning light\">Illuminated transmission temperature warning light<\/a><\/li><li>Vehicle stuck in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/what-is-limp-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"limp mode\">limp mode<\/a><\/li><li>Harsh or delayed shifting<\/li><li>Improper torque converter clutch operation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P0712 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/male-mechanic-inside-car-doing-diagnostics-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"male mechanic inside car doing diagnostics\" class=\"wp-image-74686\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/male-mechanic-inside-car-doing-diagnostics-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/male-mechanic-inside-car-doing-diagnostics-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/male-mechanic-inside-car-doing-diagnostics-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/male-mechanic-inside-car-doing-diagnostics-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/male-mechanic-inside-car-doing-diagnostics-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/male-mechanic-inside-car-doing-diagnostics-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/male-mechanic-inside-car-doing-diagnostics-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/male-mechanic-inside-car-doing-diagnostics.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>DTC P0712 is a generic powertrain code that can be logged in vehicles equipped with an OBD-II system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>DTC P0712 is a generic powertrain code that can be logged in vehicles equipped with an OBD-II system. While this might be the case, keep in mind that the steps for diagnosis and repair can vary, depending on vehicle specifications. If you&rsquo;re not familiar with the process of diagnosing trouble codes, it&rsquo;s best to have a professional do it for you instead. Otherwise, you can go ahead and do it on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix the P0712 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempting to resolve a P0712 code without the right tools and technical knowledge can be tricky and might even lead to further complications if done incorrectly. Under these circumstances, it&rsquo;s best to bring your vehicle to the nearest repair shop instead. Having your vehicle inspected by a certified professional can ensure that all steps and protocols are followed correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&rsquo;ve had your fair share of resolving trouble codes without much help, make sure you have the right manual before proceeding. Keep in mind that there&rsquo;s no magic bullet that works for all makes and models. So before you begin, you might want to check out guides like those from Chilton or an ALLDATA subscription to get vehicle-specific repair information.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The transmission fluid temperature sensor is a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensor that&rsquo;s used to measure transaxle fluid temperature. 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