OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0711 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range or Performance
The transmission fluid temperature sensor A reports a value within plausible range yet not matching the engine model - sensor drift or slow response.
Is it safe to drive with P0711?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor element drifted
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
- 0.8–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A
Related codes
- P070ETransmission Fluid Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent or Erratic
- P070FTransmission Fluid Level Too Low
- P0710Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit
- P0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P0713Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.