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Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection

TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Inspection
1. Refer to Replacement below for removal of the transaxle fluid temperature sensor.




2. Place the transaxle fluid temperature sensor in ATF along with a thermometer as shown, and heat the ATF gradually.
3. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the transaxle fluid temperature sensor.




4. If not correct, replace the transaxle fluid temperature sensor.
5. Refer to "Replacement" for installation of the transaxle fluid temperature sensor.

Replacement
1. Remove the control valve body cover.




2. Disconnect the transaxle fluid temperature sensor connector.




3. Remove the transaxle fluid temperature sensor by using the special service tool (SST).
4. Install a new transaxle fluid temperature sensor by using the SST.

Tightening torque: 7.9-10.7 N-m (69.5-95.4 in-lb)

5. Connect the transaxle fluid temperature sensor connector.
6. Install the control valve body cover.