Checking the oil temperature sensor

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Off Position

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Fig 2: Identifying Connectors

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• Ignition off.
• Transmission connector disconnected.

  Check the temperature sensor by measuring the resistance between transmission connector A #12 and #13.

  The resistance should be 4.5-6 kΩ.

  Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Connector

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Was the resistance OK? 

• YES 

  FAULT NOT FOUND:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to Replacing the transmission