6 V6-3.7L (2009)
Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection
Transaxle Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Inspection [AW6A-EL]
TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR INSPECTION [AW6A-EL]
CAUTION:
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Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the
connector when disconnecting it.
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Do not damage the terminals.
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Intake Manifold/Service and Repair
3. Remove the TCM. See: Powertrain Management/Transmission Control Systems/Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain/Relays and
Modules - A/T/Control Module/Service and Repair/TCM Removal/Installation [AW6A-EL]
4. Verify that there is no continuity between coupler component terminals B7 and GND, or B8 and GND.
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If there is continuity, perform an off-vehicle inspection of TFT sensor.
Off-Vehicle Inspection
WARNING:
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A hot ATF and beaker can cause severe burns. Do not touch them.
1. Place the TFT sensor and a thermometer in ATF as shown in the figure, and heat the ATF gradually.