Circuit/System Description
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The transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor is located inside of the transmission control module (TCM) assembly and is not serviced separately. The TFT sensor provides transmission fluid temperature to the TCM. This fault is handled inside the TCM and no external circuits are involved.