TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR INSPECTION

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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.

On-Vehicle Inspection

1.  Disconnect the transaxle connector.

(1)  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

(2)  Disconnect the coupler component connector.

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2.  Measure the resistance between terminals E and H.

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•  If there is any malfunction, replace the coupler component.(See TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Off-Vehicle Inspection

Warning

•  A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool.

1.  Remove the coupler component.

(1)  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

(2)  Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.

(3)  Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container.(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)

(4)  Remove the oil pan.(See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL.)

(5)  Disconnect the coupler component connector.

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(6)  Remove the coupler component from transaxle case.

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Caution

•  Be sure not to drop water. The TFT sensor is not waterproof type.

2.  Place the TFT sensor and a thermometer in ATF as shown, and heat the ATF gradually.

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3.  Measure the resistance between terminals E and H.

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•  If there is any malfunction, replace the coupler component.(See TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor