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Part Inspection

  1. Put the TFT sensor into a beaker filled with ATF and gradually warm the ATF.
    Fig 1: Putting TFT Sensor Into Beaker Filled With ATF
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    WARNING:
    • Do not touch the ATF and beaker. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury from the high temperature.
  2. Measure the resistance between coupler component terminals E and H.
    Fig 2: Identifying Coupler Component Connector Terminals
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    • If there is any malfunction, replace the coupler component.
    TFT SENSOR RESISTANCE

    ATF temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kilohm)
    -20 {-4} 236-324
    0 {32} 84.3-110
    20 {68} 33.5-42.0
    40 {104} 14.7-17.9
    60 {140} 7.08-8.17
    80 {176} 3.61-4.15
    100 {212} 1.96-2.24
    120 {248} 1.13-1.28
    130 {266} 0.87-0.98