P0710 — Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit

P0710: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit — what it means, the affected system and what to check before replacing parts.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit. Basic catalogue definition; diagnostic details have not yet been reviewed.

Affected system: Powertrain

Symptoms

  • Jerky shifts; transmission warning and possible limp mode.

Possible causes

  • Faulty temperature sensor, open/shorted circuit or low ATF.

What to check

  • Check ATF level/condition using the service procedure and inspect sensor circuit.

Also written as: P0710-00, P071000, PO710 (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).