OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0712 Dodge

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor “A” Circuit Low

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0712 Dodge definition:
The Automatic Transmission (A/T) fluid temperature sensor detects the A/T fluid temperature and sends a signal to the TCM.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0712 Dodge
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Possible shifting problems

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0712 Dodge
– Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit is open or shorted. – Poor transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit connection – Faulty transmission fluid temperature sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The input from the transmission fluid temperature sensor to the Engine Control Module (ECM) is low or grounded

Possible Solutions