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[FS5A-El] Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR INSPECTION [FS5A-EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Remove the battery duct and battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the air cleaner component.

Caution:
^ Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.






4. Disconnect the transaxle connector (primary).





5. Measure the resistance between the terminals E and H.
^ If it is out of specification, perform the off vehicle inspection of TFT sensor.

Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor

Transaxle Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor:





6. Install the air cleaner component.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Install the battery duct and battery cover.

Off-Vehicle Inspection

Warning:
^ When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing ATF.


1. Remove the battery duct and battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





3. Remove the coupler component.
4. Place the TFT sensor and a thermometer in ATF as shown, and heat the ATF gradually.





5. Measure resistance between the terminals of the TFT sensor.
^ If not as specified, replace the TFT sensor.

Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor

Transaxle Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor: