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Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Check

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  1. While pressing A in the figure, turn B counterclockwise to unlock the CVT assembly connector, and disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting CVT Assembly Connector
    G09664949Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Insert a thermometer which is made of metal or is put in a metal case (overall length: approximately 150 - 200 mm [6.0 - 7.8 inch]) into the transaxle case hole approximately 80 mm (3.1 inch).
  2. Remove the oil filler tube assembly (Refer to TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY  ), and insert a thermometer into the transaxle case hole.
    NOTE: If a radiation thermometer (noncontact thermometer) is available, use it to measure the surface temperature of the oil pan.
    Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Case Hole
    G09664950Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Measure the resistance between the sensor-side connector terminal No.17 of the CVT assembly connector and ground (terminal No.19).
    RESISTANCE REFERENCE

    Fluid temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
    At 0 (32) Approximately 15.5
    At 20 (68) Approximately 6.5
    At 40 (104) Approximately 3.1
    At 60 (140) Approximately 1.6
    At 80 (176) Approximately 0.9
    At 100 (212) Approximately 0.5
    CAUTION: The transmission fluid temperature sensor cannot be removed or replaced as a single unit. When the transmission fluid temperature sensor needs to be replaced, replace the valve body assembly.
  4. When the resistance of the transmission fluid temperature sensor is outside the standard value, replace the valve body assembly and the harness.