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Fluid Temperature Sensor

Remove fluid temperature sensor. See appropriate SERVICING article. Place sensor and thermometer in container of ATF suitable for varying temperature. See Fig 1 . Measure resistance between sensor terminals as ATF is cooled and heated. See TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE  table. Replace sensor if resistance is not as specified.

TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature - °F (°C) Ohms
32 (0) 16,700-20,500
68 (20) 7300-8900
104 (40) 3400-4200
140 (60) 1900-2200
176 (80) 1000-1200
212 (100) 570-690
Fig 1: Testing Fluid Temperature Sensor
G99D51485Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.