P0714

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

Q: Is it safe to drive with P0714?

Short term yes, but shifting can be harsh or erratic and the transmission may enter failsafe. Because it's intermittent, get it diagnosed before it worsens.

Q: Can I just clear P0714?

It will return the next time the intermittent fault appears until the wiring or sensor is repaired.

Automatic transmission Generic OBD-II High

What it means

P0714 means the transmission control module saw an intermittent signal from fluid temperature sensor A. The module uses fluid temperature to time shifts and lock the torque converter, so a signal that cuts in and out can cause erratic or harsh shifting and may push the transmission into a protective failsafe mode.

High

Can I keep driving? Driveable, but shifting may be erratic or harsh when the fault acts up, and the transmission may drop into a failsafe mode; get it diagnosed before long trips.

Real-world scan data

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Erratic, delayed, or harsh shifting
Transmission occasionally dropping into failsafe/limp mode
Slightly reduced fuel economy

Common causes

Most likely first

Intermittent open or short in the sensor wiring or connectorLikely
Faulty transmission fluid temperature sensorCommon
Corroded or loose electrical connectionCommon
Faulty transmission control module (TCM)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Scan and read freeze-frame data to capture the conditions when it sets.
Wiggle-test the sensor wiring and connector while watching the temperature reading for dropouts.
Measure the sensor's resistance and compare it to the temperature-vs-resistance spec.
Check the transmission fluid level and condition.
Replace the sensor if faulty, clear the code, and road-test to confirm.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0714?+

Short term yes, but shifting can be harsh or erratic and the transmission may enter failsafe. Because it's intermittent, get it diagnosed before it worsens.

Can I just clear P0714?+

It will return the next time the intermittent fault appears until the wiring or sensor is repaired.

Read & clear P0714 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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