OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0714 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
Same as P0711 with intermittent or erratic signal. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P0714?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyIntermittent contact at connector
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
- Less likelyHarness routed against vibrating component
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
- P2744Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent
- P274ETransmission Fluid Temperature Sensor C Circuit Intermittent
- P275ETransmission Fluid Temperature Sensor D Circuit Intermittent
- P0711Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range or Performance
- P0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P0713Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P0715Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Malfunction
- P0716Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance
- P0717Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.