Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

ATF Temperature Sensor Test/Replacement

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.

2. Remove the left front wheel.

3. Remove the splash shield.

4. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the ATF.

5. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

6. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

7. Disconnect PCM connectors A, B, and C, then remove the PCM. Service and Repair

8. Remove the battery base. Service and Repair

9. Remove the intake air duct. Service and Repair






10. Remove the ATF dipstick, and remove the bolts securing the ATF cooler line (A). Remove the harness clamp (B), then remove the ATF dipstick guide tube (C).






11. Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (A), the dowel pins (B), and the gasket (C).






12. Disconnect the shift solenoid wire harness connector (A), then remove the shift solenoid wire harness (B) from the transmission housing.

13. Measure the ATF temperature sensor resistance between shift solenoid wire harness connector terminals No. 6 and No. 7.





- If the resistance is within the standard, install the shift solenoid wire harness and a new O-ring in the transmission housing, then go to step 16.

- If the resistance is out of standard, go to step 14.





14. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve connectors from the shift solenoid valves. Then replace the ATF temperature sensor/shift solenoid wire harness assembly (F), and the O-ring (G) with new ones.
NOTE: The ATF temperature sensor is not available separately from the shift solenoid wire harness.

15. Connect the shift solenoid valve connectors:
- BLU wire connector to shift solenoid valve A.

- ORN wire connector to shift solenoid valve B.

- GRN wire connector to shift solenoid valve C.

- YEL, WHT, and WHT wire connector to shift solenoid valve D.

- RED wire connector to shift solenoid valve E.

16. Install a new gasket, the dowel pins, and the shift solenoid valve cover.

17. Install a new O-ring on the ATF dipstick guide tube, then install the guide tube with the bolt.

18. Check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary. Then connect the connector securely.

19. Secure the ATF cooler line with the bolts.

20. Install the harness clamp on its clamp bracket.

21. Install the battery base. Service and Repair

22. Connect PCM connector A, B, and C, then install the PCM. Service and Repair

23. Install the intake air duct. Service and Repair

24. Do the battery installation procedure. Removal and Replacement

25. Install the splash shield.

26. Install the left front wheel.

27. Refill the transmission with ATF. ATF Replacement