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Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Check

  1. Remove the transmission fluid temperature sensor.
  2. Measure the resistance between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 of the transmission fluid temperature sensor connector.
    1. Standard value: 
    Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Resistance Chart
    G00895544Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals No. 1 And No. 2
    G00895545Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. If the transmission fluid temperature sensor resistance is outside the specified range and the "A/T TEMP" indicator light is illuminating, replace the transmission fluid temperature sensor.
    NOTE: The "A/T TEMP" indicator light on the combination meter illuminating when the temperature reaches approximately 125°C(257°F) or greater, and then stops illuminating when the temperature drops below approximately 115°C(238°F).