TCM E39 / P0712 00
Read the instructions below then
start the fault diagnostic procedure.
Symptom: Message appears in display.
Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit. Short to Ground.

Fault symptom
Message appears in display.
On-board diagnosis
Type of diagnosis:
Enable criteria:
| Battery voltage must be between 10.2 - 15.5 V. |
| Selector lever in position D. |
| Engine speed over 400 rpm. |
Fault criteria:
| Control module input short circuit to ground. |
| The fault criterion must be met for at least 10 seconds 30 times. |
System reaction to a fault:
| If the DTC remains during several test cycles: |
| Oil temperature set to 80 degrees. |
| Excluded Lock-Up function. |
Checking the wiring harness
Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.
Diagnostic help
Diagnosis regards:
| Electrical fault in connecting leads or component. |
Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:
| (See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool) |