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2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

4.0L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
8 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor564Torque3741Fluid9DTC921Battery1Maintenance0Recalls8
P0711moderate severityPowertrain

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

on 2012 Toyota 4Runner 4.0L V6 · 4WD

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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