This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0712 CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor (Short)
1.
Problem verification:
Problem verification
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
?2.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
CVTF Temp Sensor (V)
Less than 0.07
V
Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?
YES
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for an intermittent short to ground in the TATF wire between the transmission fluid temperature sensor and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?
2.
Transmission fluid temperature sensor check:
Transmission fluid temperature sensor check
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
?2.
Disconnect the following connector.
Solenoid wire harness A 8P connector
?3.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
?4.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
CVTF Temp Sensor (V)
Less than 0.07
V
Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?
YES
The transmission fluid temperature sensor is OK. Go to step 3.
Repair a short to body ground in the TATF wire between the solenoid wire harness A and the PCM.?
NO
The TATF wire is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or replace the original PCM.?