CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor Check

Disconnect the CVT assembly connector.

Measure the resistance between the sensor-side connector terminal No. 17 of the CVT assembly connector and the earth (terminal No. 19).

Standard value:

FLUID TEMPERATURE

Fluid temperature °C (°F)	Resistance kΩ
0 (32)	Approximately 15.5
20 (68)	Approximately 6.5
40 (104)	Approximately 3.1
60 (140)	Approximately 1.6
80 (176)	Approximately 0.9
100 (212)	Approximately 0.5

Fig 1: Identifying CVT Assembly Connector Terminals

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

NOTE: In the information screen on the multi-information display, the fluid temperature warning comes on when the CVT fluid temperature is approximately 140°C (284°F) or higher, and automatically goes out when the CVT fluid temperature dropped below approximately 135°C (275°F).

CAUTION: The CVT fluid temperature sensor cannot be removed or replaced as a single unit. When the CVT fluid temperature sensor needs to be replaced, replace the valve body assembly.

When the resistance of the CVT fluid temperature sensor is outside the standard value, and the fluid temperature warning comes on/goes out at other than the specified temperatures, replace the valve body assembly and the harness.