P0710 on Toyota Vitz (SCP10): Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit

Short answer: P0710 means “Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the AT system and turns on the Check engine light (MIL). First check: check wiring.

Code

P0710

System

AT

Dashboard light

Check engine light (MIL)

Also sold as

Toyota Yaris, Toyota Echo (XP10)

Applies to

1SZ-FE (by platform)

Confidence

medium (Toyota Echo 1999–2002 factory diagnostics, same XP10 platform; not confirmed on JDM 1SZ-FE)

Source

carmanualsclub.com

Likely causes

1. Open or short in fluid temperature sensor circuit
2. Fluid temperature sensor
3. Engine computer (ECM)

What to check, in order

1. Check wiring
2. Check sensor resistance

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Same code on other cars

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• P0710 · Toyota Corolla (10th gen, E140)
• P0710 · Honda City (5th gen, GM2)
• P0710 · Honda Civic (10th gen, FC)
• P0710 · Suzuki Wagon R (Pakistan, K10B)
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Clearing the code does not fix the fault. If it comes back, the problem is still there. For brakes, airbags and steering, see a trained mechanic.