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1999 VOLKSWAGEN POINTER

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor591Torque421Fluid6DTC645Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0711moderate severityPowertrain

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

on 1999 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 · FWD

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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