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Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Check

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  1. While pressing A in the figure, turn B counterclockwise to unlock the CVT assembly connector, and disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Turning CVT Assembly Connector Counterclockwise
    G11278286Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: [overall length: approximately 150 - 200 mm (6.0 - 7.8 inches)] into the transaxle case hole approximately 80 mm (3.1 inches).
  2. Remove the oil filler tube assembly (Refer to TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ), and insert a thermometer into the transaxle case hole.
    NOTE: If a radiation thermometer (noncontact thermometer) is available, use it to measure the surface temperature of the oil pan.
    Fig 2: Transaxle Case Hole
    G11278288Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Measure the resistance between the sensor-side connector terminal number 12 of the CVT assembly connector and ground (terminal number 18).
    RESISTANCE VALUE SPECIFICATION

    Fluid temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
    At 20 (68) Approximately 6.5
    At 40 (104) Approximately 2.2
    At 80 (176) Approximately 0.9
    CAUTION: The transmission fluid temperature sensor cannot be removed or replaced as a single unit.
  4. When the resistance of the transmission fluid temperature sensor is outside the standard value, replace the valve body assembly (Refer to OIL PAN AND VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ).
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