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Description And Operation: Description

The sensor used is a thermistor (NTC) in which resistance changes with temperature variation.
The TCM supplies about 5 voltage to the sensor; the output value changes with ATF temperature.
Oil temperature sensor is installed on the valve body integrated with a solenoid valve harness.

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