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What should a temperature sensor read?

What should a temperature sensor read?

You should have a reading of approximately 2000 ohms. Check the warm sensor in your engine. You should see a much lower reading on the ohm meter. If not, then it is not working correctly.

What is normal operating temperature for transmission?

175 degrees F.
It doesn’t take long for the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to heat up once the vehicle is in motion. Normal driving will raise fluid temperatures to 175 degrees F., which is the usual temperature range at which most fluids are designed to operate.

What is a transmission temperature sensor?

A (TFT) transmission fluid temperature sensor is one of several sensors providing input to the (TCM) transmission control module. It’s located in the valve body or oil pan of the transmission or transaxle. The TCM uses this sensor to monitor the temperature of the transmission fluid.

What are the OBD codes for a fluid temp sensor?

Related trans fluid temperature sensor “A” circuit codes: P0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Malfunction P0712 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low Input P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit High Input P0714 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

What to do if Trans fluid temp sensor reads out of limits?

Connect the meter set to ohms (with the ignition off) between the ground terminal on the transmission fluid temperature sensor and the ground terminal on the PCM. If the meter reads out of limits (OL) there is an open circuit between the PCM and sensor that will need to be located and repaired.

What should the transmission temp gauge be at?

Transmission Application Guide Transmission Temp Gauge Transmission Troubleshooting What is the optimum temperature for the longest life of the transmission? Keeping the transmission temperature between 175 and 200 degrees will allow the fluid to last the longest. This is the normal operating temperature for a transmission.

What does transmission fluid temperature sensor a circuit mean?

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance What does that mean? This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code, which means it applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles which have a transmission fluid temperature sensor (Jeep, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Infiniti, Acura, Jaguar, Lexus, etc.).

Related trans fluid temperature sensor “A” circuit codes: P0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Malfunction P0712 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low Input P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit High Input P0714 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

Is there an alternative to a transmission temp sensor?

Another alternative to installing a transmission temp sensor is by placing it in the line itself. This can be done with the use of a T fitting that goes into the existing line and allows the sensor to read fluid temperatures while aft flows by it unrestricted.

What are the temp numbers on the transmission gauge?

The Auto Meter 6157 transmission temp gauge utilizes a full sweep analog design with bold numbers in 20 degree increments ranging from 100 to 260. Its unique black and blue face provides a sleek look and allows drivers to quickly read their trans temps.

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Ruth Doyle