P0710 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION P0710 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit
P0710 - TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT

Description:  The transaxle control module (TCM) uses the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor to continuously monitor its temperature. This DTC indicates the concern in TFT sensor or circuit.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged transaxle
  • TFT sensor circuit concern
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify that automatic transaxle fluid level is correct. If OK, install a new transaxle. Refer to the AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F35 .
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the P0726 - ENGINE SPEED INPUT CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE  Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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