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 is changed by ATF temperature variation.
• Oil temperature sensor is installed at valve body. The sensor is integrated with a solenoid valve harness.

Fig 1: Oil Temperature Sensor

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