SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Customer Interest
A/T - MIL ON/DTC P0711 Set After Flat Towing
BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-28
ISSUE DATE: May, 2001
CATEGORY TYPE: Transaxle - 03
CATEGORY: Automatic
CORPORATION NO.: 01-07-30-022
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
(MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON Telltale Illuminated With DTC P0711 After Vehicle Is Flat-Towed With All Four Wheels On The Ground (Clear
DTC and Retest)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1996 - 2002 Saturn S-Series vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle (RPO MP6I/MP7)
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment that the (MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON telltale is illuminated after vehicle is flat-towed with all four wheels on the
ground.
CAUSE:
While flat-towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the automatic transaxle fluid temperatures will increase as vehicle is being towed.
Starting and driving the vehicle immediately following towing may set DTC P0711-Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) Sensor Performance.
Refer to this bulletin for specific DTC P0711 information.
CORRECTION:
Follow the procedure in this bulletin to clear DTC P0711. Also, advise the customer of the cause of the DTC being set and explain the importance of
correct automatic transaxle fluid level when flat-towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Refer the customer to Service Information Bulletin 97-I-19A for comprehensive information on preparing their vehicle for flat-towing.
IMPORTANT:
DTC P0711 cannot be cleared using a scan tool until the TFT sensor passes at least two warm-up cycles.
PROCEDURE:
1.
Using a Tech 2, diagnose and clear other DTC(s).
2.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
3.
Disconnect positive battery cable.
4.
Touch and hold battery cable terminals together for 15 seconds.
5.
Connect positive battery cable.
Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 Nm (13 ft-lbs)
6.
Connect negative battery cable.
Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 Nm (13 ft-lbs)
7.
Using Tech 2, clear DTC P0711 if still existing and/or verify that DTC is cleared and (MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON telltale is not illuminated.
