Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor: Notes

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The TCM is provided with transmission oil temperature information via a temperature sensor. See Fig 1 . On most BMW transmissions, the sensor is an NTC element which is part of the transmission internal wiring harness.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor

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The transmission oil temperature information is used to:

Initiate the Warm Up Program
To inhibit TCC operation until a specified temperature has been reached.
For determining fluid level when used with diagnostic equipment.

The transmission oil temperature sensor is connected to the TCM via a 5 Volt reference and a circuit ground. As transmission oil temperature increases, the circuit resistance and voltage decrease proportionately.