TSBTRA043R2

GROUP
TRANS
MODEL
See Affected Models
Table on pg 1 & 5
NUMBER
DATE
043 [Rev 2] 02/25/2013 May 2012
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
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6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713
NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised
sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulletin provides information related to replacing the transaxle oil temperature sensor on
6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0711, P0712 and/or P0713. Replace the oil temperature
sensor if current or history code is present; Do not replace the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair
time, this procedure can be performed with the transaxle installed in the vehicle. Photos shown are
on-bench to increase the clarity and understanding of this procedure. This is a generic procedure
and does not account for minor variations between models.
DTC P0711, P0712, and P0713 can be set due to a faulty PCM, an open circuit, or a bad transaxle
oil temperature sensor. When either of these codes is set, the default value for the transaxle
oil temperature sensor is 176°F (80° C). Prior to replacing the temperature sensor, perform a
component and wire harness inspection as shown in the KGIS DTC diagnostics. Only proceed with
sensor R&R after confirming proper connections, circuits, and PCM simulation checks.
AFFECTED MODELS:
Model
Model Year
Sorento (XMa)
2011>
Sedona (VQ)
2011>
Sportage (SL)
2011>
Optima (TF/QF) (excluding HEV)
2011>
Forte (TD)
2011>
Rio (UB)
2012>
Soul (AM)
2012>
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Transaxle oil temperature
sensor
NOTICE
This procedure is to be performed AFTER performing the DTC diagnostics as
shown on the KGIS website. The technician must perform both Wire-Harness
and Component inspections prior to performing this TSB.
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SUBJECT:
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713
1. Connect the GDS to the vehicle. Turn the
ignition on with engine OFF. Navigate to the
A/T menu and check for DTCs. Record any
DTC and freeze frame data if available on
back of RO. Delete the DTC.
2. From the GDS, select:
•
Data Analysis
•
Oil Temperature Sensor
Drive the vehicle and monitor the oil
temperature sensor. Record observations
on the RO.
3. Check the wiring harness between the TCM and transaxle visually for a damaged wire or
connector.
4. Refer to the DTC recorded in Step 1 and
follow the repair procedure shown below:
DTC
Description
Repair
Procedure
P0711
P0712
P0713
Rationality
Circuit Low
Circuit High
Replace
Temperature
Sensor
5. Record the customer's audio presets. Disconnect the battery. Remove the lower splash shield.
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6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713
SUBJECT:
6. Drain the ATF. Replace the transaxle drain plug gasket (P/N: 21513 11000) upon installation.
Do not lose the transaxle drain plug, as it will be re-used.
Tightening torque: 25.3 ~ 32.6 ft-lbs (34.3 ~ 44.1 Nm)
7. Disconnect the breather tube from the valve body
cover. Remove the hose clamp and disconnect
the breather tube from the nipple.
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NOTICE
For plastic cover: Use caution not
to damage the nipple during hose
removal. A damaged nipple will require
valve body cover replacement.
8. Remove the valve body cover. Detailed
removal/installation steps vary depending on
model. The valve body cover can be removed
from all models listed in this TSB without
removing the transaxle from the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
7.2 ~ 8.7 ft-lbs (9.8 ~ 11.8 Nm)
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NOTICE
For plastic cover, do not lose the rubber gasket: Reuse rubber gaskets on plastic
valve body covers.
Metal cover uses liquid sealant: UM010 CH046 or equivalent: Clean mating surfaces
on cover/transaxle. Apply liquid gasket at application points at the valve body cover
with a 2.5 mm (0.0984 in.) bead.
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6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713
SUBJECT:
9. Locate the transaxle temperature sensor.
10. Use a flat-head screwdriver to disconnect
the wire harness from the transaxle
temperature sensor.
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NOTICE
Use caution not to damage the
wire harness. Damage to the wire
harness will require replacement
and transaxle removal to replace
the ribbon cable.
11. Remove the transaxle temperature
sensor after removing the bolt. Replace
with a new sensor and re-connect the
harness to the sensor.
Tightening torque:
7.2 ~ 8.7 ft-lbs (9.8 ~ 11.8 Nm)
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6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713
SUBJECT:
12. Install components in the reverse order of removal. Connect the battery cable and re-program
audio presets. Re-fill the transaxle using five (5) quarts of genuine Kia ATF. Perform a fluid
level check with the fluid at operating temperature of 122 ~ 140 °F (50 ~ 60 °C).
13. Road-test the vehicle to verify proper operation; check for fluid leaks after road-testing.
AFFECTED MODELS:
Model
Model Year
Sorento (XMa)
2011>
Sedona (VQ)
2011>
Sportage (SL)
2011>
Optima (TF/QF) (excluding HEV)
2011>
Forte (TD)
2011>
Rio (UB)
2012>
Soul (AM)
2012>
PARTS INFORMATION:
Part Number
Part Name
Qty
Valve Body Cover Material
Remarks
UM010 CH046
Kia RTV gasket maker
1
Used on Steel Cover Only
--
21513 11000
Transaxle Drain Plug
- Gasket
1
ALL
--
UM090 CH042
ATF SP - IV
5
ALL
Source through
Kia Chemicals
46386 3B000
Oil Temp Sensor
1
ALL
--
Note: Reuse transaxle drain plug. Reuse rubber gaskets on plastic valve body covers.
Reuse copper gasket on steel valve body cover eyebolt.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
Claim
Type
W
Causal P/N
46386 3B000
Qty.
1
N
Code
N69
C
Code
Repair
Description
C15
ATM-Sensoroil temperature R&R
Labor Op
Code
46386R00
46386RQ0
Replacement
Part No.
21513 11000
Various Models (see Affected Models table)
1
UM090 CH042
5
UM010 CH046
1
(steel cover only)
Note: Refer to WebLTS for specific Labor Time per model.
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May 2012