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P0711 Buick Code - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Performance

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0711 Buick?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
  • Control Solenoid Valve Assembly harness is open or shorted
  • Control Solenoid Valve Assembly circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC P0711 Buick?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0711 Buick code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Transmission issues

What Does the P0711 Buick Code Mean?

The Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor is a resistor, or thermistor, which changes value based on temperature. The sensor has a negative temperature coefficient. This means that as the temperature increases, the resistance decreases, and as the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. The transmission fluid temperature sensor is located inside the Transmission Control Module assembly which has no serviceable parts. The transmission fluid temperature sensor provides transmission fluid temperature information to the Transmission Control Module. This fault is handled inside the Transmission Control Module and no external circuits are involved.
The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set if the TCM detects a 20–50°C (36–90°F) or greater difference between the transmission fluid temperature and the TCM substrate temperature, which depends on the average of the transmission fluid temperature, the TCM substrate temperature, and the TCM power up the temperature.

P0711 Buick Code - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Performance

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