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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY VAN G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS - 4L60-ESELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC P0711: TRANS. FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR CIRCUIT (RANGE/PERFORMANCE)DEFAULT TEMPERATURES
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 F

Default Temperatures

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Default Temperatures

If any ECT DTC (P0117, P0118, P1114 or P1115) is set, PCM substitutes a transmission fluid temperature default value of 275°F (135°C). If ECT is more than 257°F (125 °C), PCM substitutes a transmission fluid temperature value of 275°F (135°C).

If engine run time is less than 5 minutes, and no IAT DTCs (P0112 or P0113) are set and IAT is available, PCM substitutes a transmission fluid temperature value equal to IAT.

If any IAT DTCs (P0112 or P0113) are set, or IAT is not available, PCM substitutes a transmission fluid temperature default value of 194°F (90°C).

If engine run time is more than 5 minutes, no IAT DTCs (P0112 or P0113) are set, IAT is available, ECT is 104-257°F (40-125°C), and IAT at start-up is less than 59°F (15°C), PCM substitutes a transmission fluid temperature default value equal to ECT plus 8°F (5°C). If IAT at start-up is more than 95°F (35°C), PCM substitutes a transmission fluid temperature default value equal to ECT plus 16°F (10°C). If IAT at start-up is 59-95°F (15-35°C), PCM substitutes a transmission fluid temperature default value equal to ECT.

If engine run time is more than 5 minutes, and any IAT DTCs (P0112 or P0113) is set, or IAT is not available, PCM substitutes a transmission fluid temperature default value equal to ECT.

If engine run time is more than 5 minutes, and ECT is less than 104°F (40°C), PCM substitutes a transmission fluid temperature default value equal to 140°F (60°C).

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