Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor: Inspection

Remove the battery terminal.
Lift the vehicle.
Remove the side cover (A). (bolt: 2EA)

Fig 1: Identifying Side Cover
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Disconnect the fluid temperature sensor connector (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Temperature Sensor Connector
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Measure the resistance between terminals "1" and "2" of the fluid temperature sensor connector on the transaxle case.

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 1 & 2 Of Fluid Temperature Sensor Connector

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RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Temp.[°C (°F)]	Resistance (kΩ)	Temp.[°C (°F)]	Resistance (kΩ)
-40(-40)	139.5	80(176)	1.08
-20(-4)	47.7	100(212)	0.63
0(32)	18.6	120(248)	0.38
20(68)	8.1	140(284)	0.25
40(104)	3.8	160(320)	0.16
60(140)	1.98

If the result isn't within the standard value, remove the valve body cover.
Replace the fluid temperature sensor (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Temperature Sensor
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