Checking The Function Of The Oil Temperature Sensor

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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• Ignition on
• Read off the oil temperature.

  Check that the temperature is within its permitted range.

  Compare with the transmission temperature.

  Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Is the transmission temperature within its permitted range? 

• YES 

  Refer to INTERMITTENT FAULT 

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR