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in. The TCM also monitors this temperature data so it can energize the vehicle cooling fan(s) when a transmission "overheat" condition exists. If the
thermistor circuit fails, the TCM will revert to calculated oil temperature usage.

CALCULATED TEMPERATURE

A failure in the temperature sensor or circuit will result in calculated temperature being substituted for actual temperature. Calculated temperature is a
predicted fluid temperature which is calculated from a combination of inputs:

Battery (ambient) temperature

Engine coolant temperature

In-gear run time since start-up

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