DTC P059: Open Transaxle Temperature Sensor Circuit: Description

The transaxle temperature sensor is a thermistor, or variable resistor whose resistance varies based on its temperature. As the temperature of the sensor increases, its resistance decreases. A low transaxle temperature will result in high signal voltage on CKT 585. Code P059 sets when the PCM sees a transaxle temperature sensor reading of -35°C or less (4.95 volts or greater).