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2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE

4.6L V8 NorthstarFWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor471Torque4903Fluid6DTC721Battery0Maintenance0Recalls4
P0711moderate severityPowertrain

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

on 2001 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L V8 Northstar · 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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