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Check "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR"

  1. Ignition "OFF"
  2. Disconnect the "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" connector
  3. Measure the resistance between terminals "1" and "2" of the "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR".
    1. Specification : Refer to "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATION "
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 1 And 2 Of Transaxle Fluid Temperature Sensor
    G06839909Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Reference data]

    TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATION

    Temperature °C (°F) Resistance (kΩ) Temperature °C (°F) Resistance (kΩ)
    -40 (-40) 139.5 80 (176) 1.08
    -20 (-4) 47.7 100 (212) 0.63
    0 (32) 18.6 120 (248) 0.38
    20 (68) 8.1 140 (284) 0.25
    40 (104) 3.8 160 (320) 0.16
    60 (140) 1.98    
  4. Is resistance within specifications?

    YES

    1. Go to Check TCM  as below

    NO

    1. Replace "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" and Go to "VERIFICATION VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
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