The automatic TRANSAXLE fluid(ATF) temperature sensor is installed in the Valve Body. This sensor uses a thermistor whose resistance changes according to the temperature changes. The TCM supplies a 5V reference voltage to the sensor, and the output voltage of the sensor changes when the ATF temperature varies. The automatic transmission fluid(ATF) temperature provides very important data for the TCM's control of the Torque Converter Clutch, and is also used for many other purposes.
This DTC code is set when the ATF temperature output voltage is higher than a value generated by thermistor resistance, in a normal operating range, for an extended period of time . The TCM regards the ATF temperature as fixed at a value of 80 ?.
Item
Detecting Condition
Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
Check for Voltage range
Sensor signal circuit is short to ground.
Faulty sensor
Faulty PCM
Enable Conditions
Engine speed>2000rpm
Output speed>1000rpm
Accumulated time in above condition 10minutes
Threshold Value
Voltage =4.5V
Diagnostic Time
More than 1sec
Fail Safe
Learning control and Intelligent shift are inhibited
Fluid temperature is regarded as 80?
TEMP.(?)
RESISTANCE(k?)
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