CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection
TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection
Caution
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Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign
material on the connector when disconnecting.
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Do not damage the terminals.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component.
3. Remove the TCM.
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 any malfunction, perform an off vehicle inspection of TFT sensor. (See Off-Vehicle Inspection.)
5. Install the TCM.
6. Install the air cleaner component.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
Off-Vehicle Inspection
Warning
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A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.
Caution
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Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign
material on the connector when disconnecting.
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Do not damage the terminals.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Drain the ATF.
5. Remove the resonance chamber.
