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Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation

TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

DESCRIPTION

OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The oil temperature sensor is of the thermistor type, and senses the automatic transaxle fluid temperature. Using the signal from this sensor, TCM(PCM) controls the shift pattern optimally during shift. In order to operate the damper clutch, this signal is also referred.
^ Range of temperature: -40°C-145°C
^ Type: Separated type (High / Low temperature)
^ Standard value of internal resistance