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Theory Of Operation

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The Transmission Temperature Sensor is a variable resistor that changes with temperature or otherwise known as a thermistor. The temperature of the transmission fluid can affect a variety of electronically controlled transmission operations such as shift quality, torque converter lock-up and/or when certain OBDII system self-diagnostic tests are performed. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) substitutes a calculated transmission temperature value if a fault is detected in the Transmission Temperature Sensor circuit.

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