OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit
The transmission fluid temperature sensor A signal is missing or out of range. Used by shift logic to adapt timings to fluid viscosity.
Is it safe to drive with P0710?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor internally faulty
- PossibleWiring fault
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Trans Fluid Temp Sensor, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- P0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P0713Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit
- P274ATransmission Fluid Temperature Sensor C Circuit
- P275ATransmission Fluid Temperature Sensor D Circuit
- P070DTransmission Fluid Level Sensor Circuit High
- P070ETransmission Fluid Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent or Erratic
- P070FTransmission Fluid Level Too Low
- P0711Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range or Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.