Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 884

TM-172

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P0711 TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A

2. Stop the vehicle.

3. Check the first trip DTC.

With GST

1. Drive the vehicle and maintain the following conditions for 18 minutes or more.

2. Stop the vehicle.

3. Check the first trip DTC.
Is “P0711” detected?

YES

>> Go to 

TM-173, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> INSPECTION END

7.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

With CONSULT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and cool the engine.

2. Turn ignition switch ON.

CAUTION:

Never start the engine.

3. Select “Data Monitor” in “TRANSMISSION”.

4. Select “FLUID TEMP”.

5. Record CVT fluid temperature.

6. Start the engine and wait for at least 2 minutes.

7. Drive the vehicle for the total minutes specified in the Driving time column below with the following condi-

tions satisfied.

8. Stop the vehicle.

9. Check the first trip DTC.

With GST

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and cool the engine.

Accelerator pedal position

: 1.0/8 or more

Vehicle speed

: 10 km/h (7 MPH) or more

CVT fluid temperature before engine start

Driving time

−40°C (−40°F) – −31°C (−23.8°F)

18 minutes or more

−30°C (−22°F) – −21°C (−5.8°F)

16 minutes or more

−20°C (−4°F) – −11°C (−12.2°F)

13 minutes or more

−10°C (14°F) – −1°C (30.2°F)

9 minutes or more

0

°C (32°F) – 9°C (48.2°F)

6 minutes or more

Selector lever

: “D” position

Accelerator pedal position

: 1.0/8 or more

Vehicle speed

: 10 km/h (7 MPH) or more

Selector lever

: “D” position

Accelerator pedal position

: 1.0/8 or more

Vehicle speed

: 10 km/h (7 MPH) or more

CVT fluid temperature before engine start

Driving time

−40°C (−40°F) – −31°C (−23.8°F)

18 minutes or more

−30°C (−22°F) – −21°C (−5.8°F)

16 minutes or more

−20°C (−4°F) – −11°C (−12.2°F)

13 minutes or more

−10°C (14°F) – −1°C (30.2°F)

9 minutes or more

0

°C (32°F) – 9°C (48.2°F)

6 minutes or more

Other than the above

— (Go to “8.CHECK CVT 
FLUID TEMPERATURE 
SENSOR”)

P0711 TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A

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2. Start the engine and wait for at least 2 minutes.

3. Drive the vehicle and maintain the following conditions for 18 minutes or more.

4. Stop the vehicle.

5. Check the first trip DTC.
Is “P0711” detected?

YES

>> Go to 

TM-173, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> GO TO 8.

8.

CHECK CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect CVT unit connector.

3. Check resistance between CVT unit connector terminals. 

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> There is a malfunction of CVT fluid temperature sensor. Replace transaxle assembly. Refer to

TM-283, "Removal and Installation"

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Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect the CVT unit connector.

3. Check the CVT fluid temperature sensor. Refer to 

TM-173, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Check intermittent incident. Refer to 

GI-39, "Intermittent Incident"

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NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

Component Inspection

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1.

CHECK CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Check resistance between CVT unit connector terminals. 

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> There is a malfunction of CVT fluid temperature sensor. Replace transaxle assembly. Refer to

TM-283, "Removal and Installation"

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Selector lever

: “D” position

Accelerator pedal position

: 1.0/8 or more

Vehicle speed

: 10 km/h (7 MPH) or more

CVT unit

Condition

Resistance

(Approx.)

Terminal

4 – 25

CVT fluid temperature: 20

°C (68°F)

6.5 k

Ω

CVT fluid temperature: 50

°C (122°F)

2.2 k

Ω

CVT fluid temperature: 80

°C (176°F)

0.87 k

Ω

CVT unit

Condition

Resistance

(Approx.)

Terminal

4 – 25

CVT fluid temperature: 20

°C (68°F)

6.5 k

Ω

CVT fluid temperature: 50

°C (122°F)

2.2 k

Ω

CVT fluid temperature: 80

°C (176°F)

0.87 k

Ω

TM-174

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P0712 TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A

P0712 TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

PREPARATION BEFORE WORK

If another “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” occurs just before, turn ignition switch OFF and wait for at

least 10 seconds, then perform the next test.

>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1. Start the engine and wait for 10 seconds or more.

2. Check the first trip DTC.
Is “P0712” detected?

YES

>> Go to 

TM-174, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN TCM AND CVT UNIT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect TCM connector and CVT unit connector. 

3. Check continuity between TCM harness connector terminal and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Check CVT fluid temperature sensor. Refer to 

TM-174, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Check intermittent incident. Refer to 

GI-39, "Intermittent Incident"

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NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

Component Inspection

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1.

CHECK CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Check resistance between CVT unit connector terminals. 

DTC

CONSULT screen terms

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC detection condition

Possible causes

P0712

FLUID TEMP SENSOR A
(Transmission Fluid Tempera-
ture Sensor A Circuit Low)

The CVT fluid temperature identified by the 
TCM is 180

°C (356°F) or more continuously 

for 5 seconds or more under the following di-
agnosis conditions:
• Diagnosis conditions
- Ignition switch: ON
- TCM power supply voltage: More than 11 V

• Harness or connector

(CVT fluid temperature sensor circuit is 
shorted to ground)

• CVT fluid temperature sensor

TCM

—

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

F23

12

Ground

Not existed

P0712 TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> There is a malfunction of CVT fluid temperature sensor. Replace transaxle assembly. Refer to

TM-283, "Removal and Installation"

.

CVT unit

Condition

Resistance

(Approx.)

Terminal

4 – 25

CVT fluid temperature: 20

°C (68°F)

6.5 k

Ω

CVT fluid temperature: 50

°C (122°F)

2.2 k

Ω

CVT fluid temperature: 80

°C (176°F)

0.87 k

Ω