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2009 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
18 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0711moderate severityPowertrain

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

on 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD

What this code means

Trans temp sensor reading out of expected range.

Symptoms

  • Incorrect shifting
  • Limp mode

Common causes

  • Sensor fault
  • Wrong fluid
  • Internal trans problem

Diagnostic steps

  1. Compare sensor reading to expected temp
  2. Check fluid condition
  3. Test sensor

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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