FLUID TEMP SENSOR

FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT AND A/T CONTROL UNIT POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT CHECKS




Description
The fluid temperature sensor detects the ATF temperature and sends a signal to the A/T control unit.







Diagnostic Procedure




Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Confirmation Procedure
After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated.




With CONSULT
1. Start engine.
2. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode with CONSULT.
3. Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
- Selector lever in D, vehicle speed higher than 10 km/h (6 MPH).
- Throttle opening greater than 1/8 of the full open position.
- Engine speed higher than 450 rpm.
- And driving for more than 10 minutes.




With Generic Scan Tool (GST)
1. Start engine.
2. Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
- Throttle opening greater than 1/8 of the full open position.
- Engine speed higher than 450 rpm.
- And driving for more than 10 minutes.
3. Select "MODE 3" with GST.




Without Tools
1. Start engine.
2. Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
- Selector lever in D, vehicle speed higher than 10 km/h (6 MPH).
- Throttle opening greater than 1/8 of the full open position.
- Engine speed higher than 450 rpm.
- And driving for more than 10 minutes.
3. Perform self-diagnosis.