Automatic Transaxle Fluid Temperature Sensor

ATF temperature sensor (located on wiring harness inside transaxle oil pan) converts fluid temperature into a resistance value, which is input to ECM. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Identifying 10-Pin Solenoid Connector & Speed Sensor Locations

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Fig 2: Locating Temperature Sensor & Solenoid Connectors

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