A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 1

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Remove control valve with TCM. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM AND A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 ".

Check resistance between terminals.

PNP SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINALS RESISTANCE

Name	Connector	Terminal	Temperature °C (°F)	Resistance (Approx.)
A/T fluid temperature sensor 1	F505	6 - 7	0 (32)	15 kΩ
			20 (68)	6.5 kΩ
			80 (176)	0.9 kΩ

If NG, replace the control valve with TCM. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM AND A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 ".

Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between PNP Switch Connector Terminals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.